Chapter 8

' I wanted to be the first, to wish you a goodmorning. Right now at this moment, I picture you smiling. Skylar Grey will you grant my wish today and make my day by giving me a smile?

                        ~ Colton.~

Early in the morning and already I am blushing. I cant believe in his own way, that he's let me know that I'm on his mind. I should be questioning more on this, him talking to me as well as let slip that, he's noticed me.

It just feels weird that at the moment that Reece reappears into my life, Colton enters mine. I dont want to place a conclusion about Colton before getting to know him as a person and not, the guy that is described by people at school. People who might not even know him on a personal level.

As weired as all that's happening, I cant deny that a part of this feels good. Colton talking to me, I mean.

The message he has sent has given me a reason to smile, his words sound nice. I've never experienced this, excerpt when Reece would check up on me while I was still pregnant, that is.

Gosh, why am I even thinking about Reece right now?

' Maybe because you talked to him and he wanted your friendship, which you denied.' My consciousness reminds me.

No, I did the right thing. Us being friends would totally complicate things and I dont want any complication. I have gone through the past 2 years, getting back on my feet and diminishing every bit of complication in my life. Moving to West Virginia was a move mom and I both needed. We needed change and to live a quiet life.

I came here in hopes of all that, that's why I am more in between crowd, swallowed up by it to not be easily noticed. I like being on the low and it works just fine for me.

And now Colton Davies noticed me.

This I had not seen coming at all.

Even though the thought has me biting my lip nervously, nothing seems to take away the nice feeling I have, because of his message. To not seem rude or to be ignoring him, I send my own reply, a simple smily face.

I place my phone aside and get out of bed, doing a few stretches before heading to the bathroom. Knowing that I still have more then enough time, I relax in the shower, basking in the good mood I'm in.

I dont really take too long, not wanting to miss my mom since she has a morning shift. Once done with getting ready for school and having made my bed, I head downstairs for breakfast. I notice mom on the barstool with her face in her hands.

" Mom?"

Her head picks up." Oh morning sweetheart." She says.

" Are you okay?"

" Uh yeah yeah...." She says, offering a small smile.

A part of me doesn't believe her but I dont say anything, not wanting to upset her if I ask too much.

" Would you like me to make you another one?" I ask, gesturing to her untouched cup of tea.

" Yes please. " She says.

I take the cold one and throw it away, before making another for her while I make myself a bowl of coco.

" Sky, tell me something."

I turn around to face her.

"Hmm?"

" We never really had time to talk about that boy being back. I want to know if you're okay, because if you aren't okay, then you can change schools and -"

" Mom, mom.." I cover her hand with mine, silencing her." I'm okay and that boy you are talking about, he has a name, it's Reece."

" It's still there isn't it?" She says, her eyes searching my own.

" What?" I ask confused.

" You still like him dont you, that feeling never went away -"

" Mom, what are you talking about?"

" Skylar, I am your mother. I was never oblivious to what was infront of me and you my daughter, liked Reece."

" That's not true." I say, placing her tea infront of her.

" And I knew that you would deny it then, I just didn't think you would now."

I shake my head, heading on to sit opposite her with my bowl.

" There was no such thing mom, so please dont ever say something like that. Infact, lets not ever talk about this please." I say, not meeting her eyes but digging into my food.

" Okay, we wont." She says.

A moment of silence takes over and I dont look at her, being bothered by what she said.

I hear her sigh." I dont want to leave you upset."

" I'm not upset."

" Will you look at me then?"

This time it's me who sighs, looking up at her.

" I know that Reece Cullen is a subject we swore off never to talk about. But he is back now and worse of all, he is your schoolmate, I wouldn't be surprised if he were your classmate too." I break eye contact then.

" What are you trying to say mom?"

" Look Skylar, I know that boy wasn't really at fault two years ago but it doesn't mean, the effects of what happened didn't hurt you. Sweetheart I am your mother and in your best interest, I dont wish to see him around you. That day was the first and last, I dont want a repeat."

I dont say anything but wordlessly watch as she grabs her handbag and keys, before coming over to kiss my forehead, bidding me goodbye and leaving right after.

I groan out, resting my face in my hands and wishing that I hadn't sent that message to mom that day, asking for her to come fetch me.

Mom wouldn't have seen Reece.

And we wouldn't even have had this conversation this morning.

All in all, I really wish Reece hadn't returned into my life.

                 ***** 

" You took the bus again today didn't you?" Mikayla asks, as we enter into the school hallway, heading to our lockers.

I dont answer but through a glance.

" And again I will ask why, when Lucia and I have told you so many times, that we have cars to take you?"

" I know I know, but I dont mind taking a bus or even walking, I'm used to it."

" Yeah but it doesn't mean we like that you do, when we know we can help."

We reach my locker and I turn to her.

" Thank you for your help but I am honestly okay. So stop worrying."

She gives me a disapproving look and before I can tell her to stop worrying, I immediately get tongue tied when I take notice of Colton at a distance, busy in conversation with a few guys.

I quickly turn away and hide my face behind my locker door, busying myself with exchanging books.

" And who are you trying to hide from?" Mk says, making my eyes to go wide at being caught.

" I am not hiding." I deny, not sparing her a glance, not wanting her to see my heated face as of yet.

" Yes you are." She argues.

" No I'm not "

" Then why wont you look at me?"

" Because I'm busy."

" Trying to hide." She finishes for me.

" No, I'm just -" I stop mid sentence when I turn to look at her, only for my eyes to glance behind her and see Colton and his friends, coming our way. Worse of all, Reece is among them.

" What are you staring at?" I see her following my line of view as she glances over her shoulder. " Oh!" She says.

" I did something stupid yesterday." I say.

" What did you do?"

I refrain from saying anything but turn away from the guys and back to my locker.

I just wish that they all just walk past, without noticing me. Especially Colton. I mean what was I thinking kissing him on the cheek like that?

Clearly I wasn't thinking.

" Incoming." Mk says.

Oh no.

" Hey Sky." A voice says in my ear, making me jump slightly and the warmth of his breath, leaving lasting tingles on my skin.

I turn around, expecting to just see Colton only to be taken aback by the group of guys standing behind Colton, all staring at me. Reece is here too and he is quick to look away, when I meet his eyes.

Seeing him just reminds me of what happened last night. I declined his friendship.

" Hey Skylar!!!" A chorus of voices say, ones belonging to the guys, who walk away right after.

Them leaving doesn't make much of a difference, because what they've just done earned me alot of attention. One I dont need and makes me feel both flustered and embarassed.

Colton has brought attention to me, I dont need it. I dont want it.

All I can do is look after them, wide eyed and with my heart beating hard.

Reece steals a glance over his shoulder as he walks away, before looking away again.

" I'm sorry about that. I didn't actually think they'd do that."

" Why did they do that?" I say, looking back at him.

He closes his eyes and rubs at his forehead like he is embarassed about what he is going to say, before looking at me again.

" They noticed me staring at you."

" Oh."

And I thought I was the only one staring.

" Yeah..." He shakes his head.

Remembering that Mikayla is still standing behind my locker door, I close it. " Uh I dont think I introduced you guys yesterday. Colton this is my friend Mi -" She jabs me on my side before I can finishes, making me sigh and mentally roll my eyes." Mk. And Mk meet Colton."

" Actually I know Mk, she's badass at sports."

A blush paints her cheeks, making me smile. I'm glad that Lucia and I are not the only ones who think so.

" Yes she is, that's why I leave sports to her." I say.

" And what are your interests Skylar Grey?" Colton asks, making me blink up at him.

Before I can even answer, the bell suddenly rings, making sigh out in relief.

All too soon, I find myself tensing abit when he leans closer, his breath fanning the side of my face." I haven't forgotten about this morning, I'm still waiting for that smile Skylar Grey."

He leans back again with a smirk, making me blink up at him.

" Mk, Skylar." He nods at us before walking away.

" Okay, now you really need to start talking." Mk says as we watch his retreating back.

                            ********

Lucia arrived late today but didn't miss much, since like Mk, she also demanded I tell her everything that has to do with Colton Davies. With them staring at me with wide curious eyes, I couldn't help but to cave in yet still chose to withold information of my stupid actions last night.

I instantly regretted telling them anything because now, they wouldn't stop teasing me about him throughout the day. I made a short escape to the girls bathroom during changing time, for gym. I wanted to be away from all the teasing before it earnes us, way too much attention, which I dont need.

My friends sometimes can be a bit too much, especially Lucia, who in her mind, is already planning my outfir for our first date. I knew that once her imagination runs wild, I had to make an escape.

It was time for gym and personally, I'm not a fan of anything that consists of me running too much. I sigh as I come out of one of the stalls, only to jump back in shock when Reece barges inside.

" Reece?!...What - your're not supposed to be in here!" I say wide eyed.

" I know but I wanted to see you alone and this was the only way."

" Why- What do you want?"

" I wanted to see if were okay." He says, stepping closer.

" Why wouldn't I be?" I say confused.

" Well after this morning, I wasn't so sure."

My eyes drop to the floor." Oh, well uh I'm fine. You dont have to worry." I say, walking past him.

" Skylar-." I'm turned around to face him again.

" Reece what-" I gasp in surprise when he suddenly pulls me in one of the stalls, quickly locking it. " What are you -" He clamps his hand on my mouth, gesturing for me to be quiet.

My eyes widen when I hear people entering the bathroom.

Oh my gosh.

My heart starts to race at the thought of us being caught. I shoot daggers at Reece, who is responsible for us being in this situation. He shouldn't have come in here but because he's Reece, he doesn't always think properly first.

We wait for the girls to finish up but it's like they know we are in one of the stalls, therefore they seem to take their own precious time.

" Did you see Reece Cullen, gosh he is so hot, especially in those PE clothes." I mentally roll my eyes.

A smirk touches his lips.

" Yeah, he and Colton are the few guys I appreciate looking at. " Another girl says.

Urgh.....Please stop talking.

" I wonder if either of them have girlfriends?" The first one says.

" Colton doesn't have as far as I know but Reece, I dont know." The second girl responds.

" Well whatever it may be, I wouldn't mind being with any one of them, especially Reece.....Gosh, Can you ever imagine them being with any random girls. Girls like -" My mind goes blank as they name different girls who I have no care to know who they are.

" Oh and even Skylar something from English class." I tense up at hearing my name.

" I think it's Grey or something, well who cares. I mean she is no one special, just some random girl who would consider herself lucky, just to earn those guys attention."

Reece's eyes search my own but I look elsewhere, removing his hand from my mouth and taking a step back, but his hands quickly grab at my arms, pulling me closer.

" Did you hear something?" One of the girls say but I am too frozen in place, to form any kind of reaction.

He shakes his head as if telling me to not move back. His eyes hold me captive and I cant seem to make a move.

He literally just grabbed me and pulled me close, where his chest met mine. I have to keep quiet to not get us caught and this is what I have to keep remind myself, even when he does something that has my heart racing. His face leans forward until he has rested his forehead against mine.

There have been a few times that my heart has beat as hard as this, today is one of those times. My breathing is shaky yet quiet, being stunned by his closeness.

He is too close, he is too close.

My eyes pop open and I push back too hard, needing space. Not caring about getting caught anymore, I quickly unlock the door and get out of the stall.

I cant believe I didn't realize earlier that the girls had left.

" Skylar -" He tries to touch me but I snatch my arm away.

" D-dont touch me, just dont come near me again." I stutter, taking steps back.

He tries speak but I hold up my hand, shaking my head and telling him to be quiet. I rush out of the bathroom, my footsteps quickening in their steps amd trying to create as much distance, as possible.

I dont dare glance behind me the whole time. I reach the grounds and I sigh in relief, more so when I dont see any sign of the gym teacher anywhere. I quickly find my friends and head over to them.

" And where have you been ?" Lucia asks.

" Are you okay, you look a little flustered." Mk says, her eyes observing me.

" Yeah, I just ran back. I thought I was late and Mr Black had arrived. Where is he anyway, he is never late." I say, looking around.

" Well here comes his girlfriend." Lucia says, pointing at Miss Everly who comes our way.

There has been rumours that Miss Everly and Mr Black are an item, but are keeping it a secret. They spend quite alot of time together, so that had sparked rumours, which they choose to ignore.

Mr Black is in his late 30's with dark short hair, green eyes and is tall with broad shoulders while Miss Everly is petite with big brown eyes, caramel skin and light brown shoulder length hair, she is really pretty and the two would surely make a cute couple, if the rumours were true.

She doesn't say much but just that she would be taking over for Mr Black for a couple of weeks, because he has some personal matters that he needs to attend to. She doesn't let us do much but some running and exercises and stuff. With it not being too hectic, we finish quite eary and this gives us a chance to chill, because right after gym school ends.

The girls and I find a really nice spot that doesn't have too much of the sun, we literally talk about stupid stuff, laughing off like hyena's. Mk and I even catch a break from Charlie and Lucia's romance, him being busy playing soccer with the other guys.

I make the mistake of glancing their way, my gaze lingering on Colton who looks really cute right now and I know I shouldn't be staring, but I cant help it.

" Take a picture, it'll last longer." Mk says, raising her brow.

A blush of embarassment touches my face and I look away from them.

Gosh, they caught me staring. I really should stop doing that.

"He's a really good looking guy and he is the only one, who has made her blush more then I have. Now that is an accomplishment."

Both Mk and I give her weired looks before we laugh at what she's said.

" I dont blush." I deny as  I rise to my feet, wanting to stretch my muscles abit.

" Yes you do, you just dont realise it." Lucia argues.

I glance at Mk who nods in agreement.

" I get embarassed that's all and - aah!" I gasp when something hits me hard on the top of my head.

" Hey you idiot, look at what you did to my friend!" Lucia shouts at someone.

" It's okay Lucia, I-" I stop talking, gasping again at the throbbing spot on my head.

" Skylar!!" Two voices call out, two male voices to be exact.

" Skylar, shit are you okay?" Someone says, touching my shoulders.

" Yeah, I'm fi -" I stop mid sentence, blinking up at Reece who is the one I now realize, I'm responding to.

How did he get here so fast?

" Skylar, hey hey...Are you okay?" Another voice says on my other side, this now being Colton.

Both guys are at my sides and my friends

" I'm okay." I whisper out, offering a small smile to Colten before descreetly glancing at Reece.

I notice that we have earned quite a number of eyes, which makes me all the more uncomfortable and I try get up, wanting to get out of here. Colton is right there to offer his help and I take it, not wanting to be rude. Once on my feet I murmur a thank you to him.

" Okay guys, we'll take it from here. Thank you." Lucia says when I pass a pleading glance her way.

A sigh of relief slips out as the girls and I walk away from there. I steal a glance Reece's way and I notice a look that passes in his eyes, one I can only describe as disappointment.

A weired feeling touches my chest because of that look, I choose that time to look away.

" Are you sure you are okay?" Mk asks on the way.

" Yeah." I'm lying. I'm simply not okay.