a peculiar boy
I head for my 4th period, right after lunch.
I didn't meet Yanna at the caté today.
I took my lunch to the picnic area of the academy.
I enter the classroom and take my seat.
There's a pop quiz today.
Good thing I studied last night.
After class I hurry down the stairs.
Yanna meets me by the gate, but so did someone.
"oh my gosh! Who's that?"
"what school uniform is that?"
"Could that be Yanna's boyfriend?"
°°°what's he doing here?°°°
°°°how did he–does he know my school uniform?°°°
Yanna
Keisha, let's go home together.
Keisha
I can't. I'll walk, I have to drop by somewhere.
I take a second glance at Yanna.
Keisha
And don't follow me.
She stays in her place and I walk away.
He gently tugs on my arm.
Zayn
Hey, I know you saw me.
Keisha
What are you doing here?
He tugs on me and points to his motorbike.
Keisha
Are you even old enough to drive?
Zayn
Haha! Of course! I'm 18.
Keisha
Did you bring my stuff?
Zayn
It's at the bookstore. I asked the manager to hold it for me.
Keisha
Then I'll go get it there, thank you. You may leave now.
Zayn
Tsk. Ah. So stubborn.
Zayn
If you don't get on, I'll carry you.
I glare at him and he grins.
I glance at the school gate.
Yanna still stands there, watching us.
It'd be trouble if she sees me get on that.
Keisha
Fine, I'll get on, but on the next turn.
I glance at Yanna still eyes on us.
Zayn
Ah, is she someone you can't share things with?
Is somehow ..dangerous...
Zayn
Fine, I'll meet you 'round the corner.
He pats my head and I don't flinch or move away.
He jog towards his motorbike and zoom past me.
He turns to a corner and I hurry walking.
We meet at the curve, far from the school gate.
He hands me a helmet and I put it on.
Keisha
I'll sit sideways. I wearing a skirt.
I get on and we head for the bookstore.
He hands me my stuff back.
Zayn
Let me take you home.
Keisha
This is enough, you've done enough already. Thank you.
Zayn
That doesn't seem like it.
Keisha
... How are you feeling now?
He tilts his head and smiles.
I'm not going to lie. He's got a pretty smile.
Zayn
Great, now that I've seen you.
Keisha
Right. I'll get going then.
He pulls my wrist gently.
Zayn
Can I meet you again, tomorrow?
Keisha
Because, I don't know you..
Zayn
Let's get to know each other.
He's confident...and yet looks beaten.
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