My Crush

~ 001

~ OLIVIA

I stepped out of the house, backpack slung over my shoulder and umbrella in hand, bracing myself for the heavy rain.

"Bye, Mum," I called out, waving goodbye. "Be good, okay? Don't cause any trouble at school," Mum replied, her voice warm with concern. I rolled my eyes good-naturedly. "I will," I promised, already knowing the drill.

I'm Olivia Davies, a senior at Royal Kids High, and I'm used to being the center of attention. My friends would probably say I'm confident, maybe a little too confident, but I just call it being comfortable in my own skin.

With my curves and smile, I've got a reputation at school, and boys can't seem to get enough of me. But honestly, I don't let it faze me. I'm more focused on living my life than on what others think.

I've learned to own my space, to walk into a room and command attention without even trying. It's not about seeking validation; it's about being true to myself.

I've got a group of friends who've been with me since freshman year, and we always have each other's backs. We know how to have fun, how to study hard, and how to navigate the drama that comes with being part of the "in crowd."

Now, I'd better hurry – I'm running late, and the last thing I need is detention. I quickened my pace, my heels clicking on the wet pavement.

The rain might be pouring down, but I'm ready to take on the day. I have a project to finish, a math test to ace, and a party to attend tonight. Life is good, and I'm feeling on top of the world.

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"Thank you," I told the barista as I stepped out of the coffee shop, cradling my warm cup in my hands. The cold rain hit me like a slap in the face, and I was grateful for the umbrella.

As I walked, a guy approached me, his eyes locked on mine. He was stunning – chiseled features, piercing gaze, and silky silver hair that fell perfectly into place.

I felt a flutter in my chest, but I pushed it down. "Hey, it's pouring, and I don't have an umbrella," he said, his deep voice sending shivers down my spine. "Could I join you?"

I hesitated for a moment, taken aback by his boldness. But something about his smile put me at ease.

"Yeah, no problem," I said, shifting the umbrella to make room for him. As he stepped under the umbrella, our arms brushed, and I felt a spark of electricity. I pulled my arm back, trying to play it cool.

As we walked, he glanced at me, and I caught a glimpse of his eyes. They were like nothing I'd ever seen before – deep, intense, and captivating. I felt a spark of curiosity, but I didn't let it show. "We're in the same school, I think," he said, breaking the silence.

"Yeah," I replied, my voice neutral. "That's great," he added, his tone a little awkward. I raised an eyebrow, amused by his nervousness. Maybe he wasn't as confident as he seemed.

"So, what's your name?" he asked, his eyes locked on mine. "I'm Olivia Davies," I replied, my voice firm. "I'm Brian Kings," he said, his smile widening. "Nice to meet you, Olivia."

As we continued walking, Brian asked me about the school, and I gave him a brief rundown of the different cliques and social hierarchies.

He listened intently, his eyes sparkling with interest. "So, you're a senior, huh?" he asked, his voice filled with curiosity. "Yeah, I'm in grade 3," I replied. "Science stream?"

"Yeah, that's right," he said, his eyes lighting up. "I'm new here, so I'm still getting used to the school." I nodded, intrigued. "I've never seen you around," I said, my tone friendly. "But I'm popular in the science class, so I guess that's how I knew you were new."

He smiled, looking a little more at ease. "Thanks for the info," he said, his voice low. We walked in silence for a moment, the only sound being the rain pattering against the umbrella.

As we approached the school gate, Brian turned to me and said, "Well, thanks for letting me share your umbrella. I really appreciate it." "No problem," I replied, my voice neutral. "You're welcome to join me anytime...I mean, if it rains again," I added, trying to sound casual.

Brian chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I'll keep that in mind," he said, his voice low. "So, which class are you heading to?" I asked, his eyes locked on mine. "Just my usual class," he replied, not feeling like sharing more. "Uh-huh, and what's that?" I pressed on, my curiosity getting the better of me.

He raised an eyebrow, looking slightly annoyed. "Uhmmm...my class, of course," he said, trying to brush me off. I looked at Brian, my expression confused. "Come on, can't you just tell me?" I asked, my tone taking on a slightly demanding edge.

He felt a spark of irritation ignite within him. "Why do you need to know?" He shot back, his voice rising. "I'm just trying to make conversation," i said, my voice calm, but with a hint of defensiveness.

"Well, I'm not interested in making conversation with you," Brian said, my tone sharp. My eyes narrowed, and i took a step closer to him. "Excuse me?" I said, my voice low and even. "I think you're being pretty rude, considering I just shared your umbrella with you." He said.

I felt my anger flare up. "Rude? You're the one who's being pushy and nosy," he said, his voice rising. "I'm just trying to get to class, and you're standing here asking me a million questions. Can't you just leave me alone?"

My face darkened, and i took another step closer to his. "You know, you're not as nice as you seem," i said, my voice dripping with annoyance. "I was just trying to be friendly, and you repay me by being rude and ungrateful."

I felt a surge of indignation. "Ungrateful? You're the one who's being ungrateful," he said, his voice hot. "I'm the one who let you share my umbrella, and now you're complaining about it?"

The argument escalated, with neither of us willing to back down. Finally, Brian threw up his hands and said, "Forget it. I don't need this." He turned and walked away, leaving me standing alone under the umbrella, feeling frustrated and annoyed.

~ 002

Olivia's morning assembly was a blur as her mind was consumed by the encounter with the new student, Brian.

She couldn't shake off the feeling of annoyance and frustration that lingered long after their conversation had ended.

As she stood in the crowded hall, her eyes scanned the sea of faces, her thoughts drifting back to Brian's arrogant demeanor and the way he'd dismissed her.

A plan began to form in her mind, and a sly smile spread across her face.

When the assembly finally came to a close, Olivia filed out of the hall with the rest of the students, her eyes locking onto Gabriel, her ex-boyfriend, as he approached her.

She'd recently realized that his charming facade hid a more sinister motive - he only cared about one thing.

"Hey, Olivia," Gabriel said, his voice smooth.

Olivia rolled her eyes. "What do you want, Gabriel?"

Gabriel's eyes narrowed. "You know exactly what I want. We need to talk."

Olivia sighed. "I'm busy, Gabriel. Can't it wait?"

Olivia rolled her eyes and walked past him, not interested in rekindling their conversation. She had more important things to focus on, like dealing with Brian.

Meanwhile, Brian was having a run-in with Gabriel in the cafeteria. "Hey, you're the new kid, right?" Gabriel asked, his tone bordering on aggressive.

Brian nodded warily. "Yeah, I'm Brian. What's up?"

"Stay away from my girlfriend, Olivia," Gabriel said, his eyes narrowing. "I saw the way you were talking to her this morning."

Brian's confusion deepened. "Your girlfriend? You mean Olivia?"

Gabriel nodded, his expression unyielding. "Yeah, that's right. And I don't want you flirting with her."

Brian raised an eyebrow. "I'm not flirting with anyone. I just met her."

Gabriel's smile was cold. "Just stay away from her, okay?"

Brian shrugged. "I'll try."

As Brian walked away, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. Who was this Gabriel guy, and why was he so possessive about Olivia?

When Brian walked into his next class, Olivia was sitting next to him, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. She got up and left, and Brian took his seat, unaware of the surprise waiting for him.

As he sat down, he felt a wet sensation spreading through his pants. The class erupted in laughter, and Brian knew exactly who was behind it. His books were soaked, and everyone was mocking him.

Brian's face burned with embarrassment as he stood up, trying to assess the damage. He glanced around the room, his eyes locking onto the empty chair where Olivia had been sitting. He was certain she'd been the one to prank him. The laughter and whispers continued to swirl around him, and Brian felt his anger and frustration simmering just below the surface.

As Brian walked out of the class, he overheard whispers and giggles. "Look at his pants! He's soaked!" "What is he going to do now?" Brian's eyes scanned the hallway, searching for Olivia. He wasn't sure what he'd do when he found her, but he knew he wouldn't let her get away with it. The game was on.

He looked up to see Olivia smiling mischievously at him. "Looks like someone's having a bad day," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

Brian's eyes narrowed. "You," he growled. "What did you do?"

Olivia's smile never wavered. "Who, me? I have no idea what you're talking about."

Brian's anger simmered just below the surface. "Don't play dumb, Olivia. I know it was you. You're the only one who would do something like that."

Olivia raised an eyebrow. "Oh, Brian, you're so paranoid. Why would I prank you?"

Brian's face reddened with anger. "I don't know, but I'm going to find out. And when I do, you'll regret messing with me."

Olivia's smile grew wider. "Oh, I'm shaking in my boots. What are you going to do, Brian? Take revenge?"

Brian's jaw clenched. "You have no idea what I'm capable of. You've just made this personal."

The tension between them was palpable, and the air seemed to crackle with electricity. It was clear that this was far from over, and that the battle between Brian and Olivia was only just beginning.

As the class continued, Brian couldn't focus on the lesson. He was too busy thinking about how he was going to get revenge on Olivia. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he was determined to come out on top.

After class, Brian walked out of the room, his mind racing with ideas. He bumped into his friend, Alex, who noticed his wet pants.

"Dude, what happened to you?" Alex asked, laughing.

Brian shook his head. "It's a long story. Let's just say Olivia's involved."

Alex's eyes widened. "Oh, you're in trouble. She's not someone to mess with."

Brian's expression turned determined. "I'm not afraid of her. I'm going to get her back for this."

Alex raised an eyebrow. "You sure that's a good idea? Olivia's not exactly known for her mercy."

Brian's smile was cold. "I'm not looking for mercy. I'm looking for revenge."

As Brian walked out of the school building, he couldn't help but think of ways to get back at Olivia. He spotted her chatting with her friends near the gate. Brian's eyes narrowed, and he quickened his pace, determined to come up with a plan.

Meanwhile, Olivia was oblivious to the storm brewing. She was too busy laughing and joking with her friends. "Hey, guys, let's grab some snacks at the café down the street," she suggested.

Her friends nodded in agreement, and they set off towards the café. Brian followed them from a distance, his mind racing with ideas.

As they walked, Olivia noticed Brian trailing behind them. She raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Looks like we've got a stalker," she said, nudging her friend.

Her friend turned around, and their eyes met Brian's. He didn't flinch, his gaze locked on Olivia. "Oh, that's just Brian," her friend said. "He's the new kid."

Olivia's smile grew wider. "Well, well, well. Looks like someone's interested in us."

Brian's face reddened, but he didn't back down. "I'm just watching out for you," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "You never know when you might need help."

Olivia's eyes sparkled with amusement. "Oh, I think I can handle myself, Brian. But thanks for the concern."

The game was on, and Brian was ready to play. He smiled to himself, a plan forming in his mind. "This isn't over, Olivia," he muttered under his breath.

~003

~ OLIVIA

I walked into class, feeling a sense of unease. Our principal's angry face was the last thing I needed. "Hey you! Come here and kneel down," he barked, his eyes fixed on me.

I felt a surge of panic. What had I done? I tried to play it cool, pretending innocence. "Excuse me, sir. I think there's been a misunderstanding. I was just using the restroom."

The principal raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure?"

I nodded vigorously. "Yes, sir. Very sure."

He seemed unconvinced, but eventually let me off with a warning. "You can return to your seat. But I wouldn't want to catch you loitering around again."

I breathed a sigh of relief as I took my seat. That was close. I glanced around the room, noticing Roxanna watching me with curiosity.

When she approached me, I tried to brush it off. "Hey, Via! Where have you been?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with interest.

I forced a smile. "Just taking care of something, Roxanna. Don't worry about it."

But Roxanna wasn't buying it. "What's behind that mischievous smile?" she pressed, her voice low.

I shook my head, laughing. "Nothing, Roxanna. Just forget it."

Just then, Gabriel appeared, holding out a bouquet of flowers. "Hey, baby. I got you flowers."

My anger flared up. "What is wrong with you? Why can't you just leave me alone?"

Gabriel's face fell, but I didn't care. I was fed up with his possessiveness and lack of boundaries. "Leave," I hissed, my voice barely above a whisper.

He hesitated, then turned and walked away. I watched him go, feeling a sense of satisfaction. That was one less problem to deal with.

But as I turned back to Roxanna, I saw Brian watching me from across the room, a hint of amusement in his eyes. I felt a spark of recognition - this prank war was far from over.

Roxanna noticed my gaze and followed it to Brian. "Oh, you're looking at him," she said, a knowing glint in her eye. "What's going on between you two?"

I shrugged, trying to play it cool. "Nothing, Roxanna. Just a bit of a rivalry, that's all."

Roxanna raised an eyebrow. "A rivalry? That's interesting. I didn't know you two didn't get along."

I sighed, realizing I might have said too much. "It's nothing, Roxanna. Don't worry about it."

But Roxanna was intrigued. "I'm worried about it," she said, her voice low. "I think there's more to this story than you're letting on."

I smiled, trying to deflect her curiosity. "You're just being paranoid, Roxanna. There's nothing going on."

But Roxanna wasn't convinced. She leaned in close, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'm watching you, Via. And I'm going to find out what's going on."

I felt a shiver run down my spine. Roxanna was a loyal friend, but she was also fiercely protective of those she cared about. If she sensed something was off, she wouldn't hesitate to dig deeper.

I pushed the thought aside, focusing on the present. Brian was still watching me, a challenge in his eyes. I smiled, feeling a thrill of excitement. This prank war was going to be epic.

The rest of the class was a blur, my mind focused on Brian and our ongoing rivalry. When the bell rang, signaling the end of the period, I gathered my things and stood up.

Brian was waiting for me outside the classroom, a smirk on his face. "You think you won this round, don't you?" he said, his voice low.

I raised an eyebrow, feeling a surge of adrenaline. "I don't know what you're talking about, Brian."

He chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Don't play dumb, Via. I know you're behind that prank in class. And I'm going to get you back for it."

I smiled, feeling a thrill of excitement. "I'm shaking in my boots, Brian."

He laughed, his eyes never leaving mine. "You should be, Via. You should be."

And with that, he turned and walked away, leaving me feeling both annoyed and intrigued. This prank war was far from over, and I was ready for whatever came next.