Chapter 9 ENEMIES

ROSE'S POV

FLASHBACK

"My oh my. My goodness. Is that Christian?!!"

We all heard a squeal and looked to see Skylar looking with awe at Christian. He chuckled. Oh no. This is going to be a disaster for me. I prayed with all sincerity for her not to see me.

"My goodness. I can't believe it." She said and walked briskly to our seat. She noticed me seated beside him and corked an eyebrow. "Jeez. What the fuck are you doing with him? Get up. Filths are not to be seen around the Kings and Queens. Get the hell out."

Well. Normally, I shouldn't let that get to me. I should stand up to her and shut her ass up. But I couldn't help feeling that what she's saying is right. I mean, who am I anyway? I'm nothing. I might have almost everything but I'm not of the same standard with them.

I don't fit with either of them at all. What the hell am I doing here anyway? I sighed and got up.

"I have to go." I muttered and left just as Brittany called but I didn't reply her. He didn't even call me back. Wasn't I right about my thoughts?

I ran with every strength in me to the only place. I knew had the ability to keep me cool at least. No other place than my hostel.

BACK TO PRESENT

I sighed and took a deep breath as everything played back in my head. I didn't even know what to think anymore. But, I think I messed up. I shouldn't have just left Christian there with that bitch. It was so unfair of me. By doing so, I'm i not just proving everything she said? I sighed again and rolled to my side on the bed.

I have to find a way to get back to Christian and apologize. I've definitely done wrong. He's probably furious with me by now I'll understand.

"Shit. Why do you have to he so dumb Rose?" I muttered slapping my foreheaf at intervals. I have to sort this out but how? I sat up in bed and checked the time. It was time for chemistry evening lectures but I didn't feel like it. I just wanted to lay back and wallow in my dissatisfaction with my actions.

I thought about how he looked at me the moment Brittany told him I had crush on him. Jeez. That was so..... humiliating. I shut my eyes tightly. The thought of it made my cheeks swell.

I wonder what he would think of me now. He's probably disappointed and maybe smooching with Skylar. Shit. I gripped the bedspread tightly and squeezed it hard.

I sighed and looked at my hand. What the hell....

A knock came on my door and I looked up immediately. I frowned. What now?. Who could that be?

"Who's there?"

There was no response and I frowned. "Who's there for hell sake? Don't you have a mouth?"

There was still no response and that really got to me. I walked briskly to the door and unlocked it, swinging itopen to see Skylar staring at me with a smirk. I sighed. What now? Is she done smooching with him?

"What do you want?" I asked her.

She chuckled and scoffed. "Oh please. You didn't think I came here to visit you did you?"

I rolled my eyes. " I know you never will thats the reason i wanna know what you are doing at my door."

She smiled. " I'm sorry for stealing your heart throb. Deeply sorry. I guess I know a lot about your little crush on him from what I heard from Brittany right before I snuck in. It seemed like the perfect chance."

I clentched my fist. I didn't want to cause alarm but, damn, this girl got me bad. I was furious. Jeez. This is so unlike me. Over a guy? What the hell.... I don't get this furious over someone talkless of a guy. What is wrong with me?

Skylar seemed to notice my expression. She smirked. "Now you know how it feels to be rejected by someone you so care about."

I scoffed mustering all the strength within me to stop myself from destroying that plastic face of hers. "I don't feel bad about it Skylar because you heard wrong. Brittany did say that but she was wrong. If i really do care about Christian, I wouldn't have left. You just gave me the perfect chance to sneak off as I wanted."

She examined me and chuckled. " Still trying to play unhurt huh?" She smiled. "We will see about that the moment Christian begins to take me out on dates." She said and winked before walking away. I gritted my teeth watching her as she left. I want to kill her. So badly. She's a pain in the ass.

I sighed and shut the door slowly leaning on it. Well. I guess I was right after all. Enough with my little silly infatuation. He's found his girl now. I shook my head. This shouldn't bother me. I should focus on school and the rest.

My phone ran on the bed and I walked up to the bed. I picked up the phone to see an unknown number. I frowned. Who's this?

I picked up the call. "Hello."

"Hello Rose." A male voice answered.

I furrowed my eyebrows. "Hello. Who I'm I speaking with?"

He chuckled. "It's me Rose. Christian."

My throat immediately went dry. What the... "Uh...Christian? H- how d-did.....y.....y- you get my n-number?" I swallowed feeling my pulse racing at a terrifying rate. God. What is this guy doing to me?

He chuckled. "Are you free? I would like us to you know..meet up. Let's meet at the cafeteria you left."

I chuckled and fiddled with my shirt. " Why?"

He chuckled. " I want us to have a little chat.." I furrowed my eyebrows.

"About what?"

"About your career."

I sighed. "There is nothing to discuss about my career." I replied with a little furious tone.

"Oh....uh.... okay I'm sorry. I didn't mean to put it that way." He said and chuckled in a nervous manner. " Look. I just want to see you okay. Nothing more."

I scoffed. "See me for what?"

He sighed. " Please Rose. I need to talk to

about something with you. It's important."

I furrowed my eyebrows. " Why don't you talk it out with Skylar?"

He scoffed. " What? Who's Skylar?"

I sighed. Is he playing games with me? " I'm so sorry Christian. I'm kinda busy at the moment." I wanted to end the call.

"Wait......" He said and I paused. " Please."

I don't know if it's the fault of my ear but I could swear I heard desperacy in his voice. I sighed. But why me? Didn't Skylar say she has him now?

I took a deep breath struggling to contend my throbbing nerves. "Okay." I replied. "I'll meet you there by six." I said and ended the call.