Chapter 2 Rude

• Ava’s pov
• The people around us held their breath.
• For thirty seconds we just stared at each other. Then he finally cleared his throat and spoke, and the sound of his voice almost made me pause.
• God. Why did it have to be so smooth? Which smooth? I scolded myself inwardly.
• “Hi, miss. Please, can you move out of my way?”
• He said it politely, gesturing with his hands for me to step aside. I could feel his friends watching me from behind, waiting to see what I’d do.
• “Your way?” I scoffed. You should be the one to move,” I said, keeping my voice steady. “I was already walking on this side. If anyone needs to move, it’s you.”
• Before he could reply, I stepped forward and brushed past him, letting my shoulder bump lightly against his.
• His eyes widened in shock.
• Gasps and murmurs broke out behind me. I could hear the students whispering loudly, but I didn’t care. I just kept walking. Esmery chased after me, scolding me the entire way, but I ignored her completely.
• ---
• The next morning, the moment I stepped into the school compound, I felt the stares of the students staring at me.
• Oh God. This was exactly what I’d been trying to avoid since I got here.
• “The poor girl is here.”
• “I bet she’s just desperate for Brandon’s attention.”
• “She acts so proud for someone who’s a nobody.”
• “She needs to leave. She thinks she’s so special.”
• “Yes, I am special, bitches,” I muttered under my breath.
• Yesterday's little encounter in the hallway had apparently become today's hottest gossip.A few students whispered to one another while others glared at me angrily. But I ignored every single one of them.
• I made my way to an empty seat near the window and quietly unpacked my books. The classroom was still noisy, giving me a few minutes to go over my notes before the professor arrived.
• Just as I opened my notebook, the chair beside me scraped against the floor.
• I paused for a second before lifting my eyes.
• Brandon.
• He settled into the seat as though it belonged to him, resting one arm on the desk before turning slightly in my direction.
• For a brief moment, neither of us spoke.
• His hazel blue eyes studied my face carefully, almost as if he was making sure he hadn't mistaken me for someone else. Then the corner of his lips lifted.
• "You're the girl from yesterday, aren't you?" He asked casually. "The one who pushed me out of the way.
• I lowered my eyes back to my notebook and turned a page without answering.
• The silence stretched between us.
• Brandon waited, probably expecting me to say something but I didn't.
• He let out a small breath through his nose before trying again.
• "So... i believe you owe me an apology for pushing me out of my way yesterday he said
• I raised up my head and looked at him briefly, He’s crazy for thinking I will apologize to him.
• I picked up my pen and started writing on my book ignoring his whole existence. He’s bad news.
• Other student are already glaring at me just because he’s sitting close to me
• Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed him staring at me curiously,probably wondering why one girl refused to acknowledge his existence.
• He remained beside me, saying nothing this time. Every now and then, I could feel his eyes drift in my direction before looking away again.
• Thankfully, the classroom door opened.
• "Good morning, class," the professor said as he walked in carrying a stack of files.
• The chatter immediately died down.
• I released a breath I hadn't realized I was holding and focused on the lesson.
• Brandon POV
• I walked into the cafeteria with my friends behind me. The place was packed, Loud voices, trays slamming and the usual mess.
• My eyes scanned the room looking for where we can sit when I saw her.
• She was sitting by the window with another girl. Esmery, our team cheerleader.
• She had her brown long hair down.wearing Baggy sweater and big trouser.She wasn’t looking at her friend or talking,Just eating fries like the world didn’t exist.
• Something about her pulled me in.
• Go find somewhere to sit guys, I will be sitting with the girls over there," I told the guys, nodding toward their table.
• "Why?" Tyler asked.
• "Just go,I’ll be back" I said immediately leaving the guys shocked.
• I walked over to their table.
• Esmery looked up first. "Hey," she said, smiling.
• I nodded at her then looked at the other girl. "Hey," I said.
• She didn’t answer. Didn’t even look up.
• I pulled out a chair and sat. "I didn’t get your name in class the other time," I said.
• Still Nothing.
• Esmery quickly jumped in. "Oh, she’s Ava. A transferred student.
• I smiled a little. "Ava. Cool.
• “So why are you quiet” I asked again wondering why she’s ignoring me.
• Still nothing. She just kept eating.
• Esmery kicked her under the table. "Ava?"
• She finally looked up. Her eyes were cold. "Why are you talking to me?"
• "I’m just trying to have a conversation," I said. "Is that a problem?"
• "Yes," she said. "It is. I don’t know you."
• "I’m just being friendly—"
• "I don’t care," she cut in. "Please stay away from me.
• She grabbed her tray, stood up, and walked out angrily.
• Esmery looked at me and mumbled "sorry about that captained” before running after her.
• I sat there for a second thinking about what just happened.
• A minute later the Tyler came over laughing.
• "Bro that was rude,she’s just a commoner and she’s talking to you that way. That’s crazy."
• I didn’t laugh or respond. I just sat there staring at the empty chair.
• Why wasn’t she attracted to me?
• I’d never had a girl look at me like I was trash and walked out on me.
• And I couldn’t stop wondering why.