by Jade Blue
I nodded. Everyone went. I went to pick my bag up from the side of the fence.
'Why did you do that for me?'I looked back to see Matt looking at me weirdly.
I shrugged. 'I deserved it for the way I treated you.'
Matt raised an eyebrow. 'Really?'I smiled.
'Really.'I was about to go when Matt stopped me.
'The things I say to you.... I don't understand why you would-'
'Matt, to be honest, you've been a massive ass since I met you.'
Matt frowned.
I smiled. 'But your Finn's cousin so I don't hate you.'I walked away. He quickly walked and catched up to me. 'So if I wasn't Finn's cousin you would hate me?'
'Yep.' I smiled. He stopped. I looked back. He looked stressed and was looking down. Oh, Shoot! What am i saying? I'm supposed to be making him feel good.
Be friends with Matt even if it kills you, I thought.
I sighed. 'I was kidding.'He looked up.
It took him a while to understand and then he smiled.
'Come on, lets go.' I said.
CHAPTER 17: JUST WHEN EVERYTHING WAS GOING FINE
Its been nearly 3 weeks since me and Matt have been friends.
It was great.I never got angry and he never made me. We were doing a practice exam in Maths. Matt nudged me.
'CeCe, whats the answer to number 23?' He whispered.I rolled my eyes.
'I'm not telling you.
''Oh come on, its just one question.' He whispered back, annoying me.
'Matt, I can't just keep on telling you. You've asked me 4 times now.'I looked at the front. Miss Rain wasn't here today. We had another teacher called Mr Dennis who was very strict. And I didn't want to get caught. I promised myself I would not cause any trouble and I'm sticking to that promise.
'CeCe, please. I really need to know.' Matt said. I looked at him and he looked so desperate.I sighed. 'Okay, the answer is-''Celia Celhart! Matt Damon!' I looked to the front to see Mr Dennis staring at us.I bit my lip. I looked at Matt who didn't seem bothered at all.'Sorry, sir.'
I said.'No, CeCe. This is the 3rd time I heard you two talking in class!'
He shouted.'Sorry, sir. It won't happen again.' I said.
'Of course it won't. Both of you. Get Out!'
My eyes widened. 'But Sir-'
'Don't talk back to me!' He shouted. He pointed at the door. Matt got up and walked out like nothing was wrong. Everyone stared at us. Finn looked at me and bit his lip. I sighed. I got up and walked out of the class.
He shut the door behind us with a bang.
Matt was leaning on the wall, laughing. 'Did you see his face? It was worse than Miss Rain's!'
I ignored him and walked to the bench. How dare he act like that? I was trying to be on my best behaviour and he ruined it for me.
'CeCe!' Matt shouted behind me. I ignored him and sat on the bench.He sat with me on the other side of the bench. 'Are you mad?'
'Of course I am, Matt!' I shouted at him. 'Your ruined it. You ruined it all!'
'What?' Matt said, surprised by my reaction.
I looked at him. 'Did you expect me to laugh with you? Because what you did might have ruined it for me.'Matt came closer to me.
'CeCe, its not your fault.'
I laughed coldly. 'I know that, you idiot.' I walked away. He followed behind me.
'Chill out, he won't do anything.'
I rolled my eyes. 'I promised myself that this school would be a fresh start. I would not get in trouble. But look what happened.'
'I'm sorry, Cece.' He said, putting his hand in his pockets. I looked at him. I was so angry.
'I just hate it, okay?' I said, feeling annoyed. He looked at my closely.
'What do you hate?'
I sighed. 'I hate it when people shout at me. It gets me so angry.
'He smiled. 'I get that.'
'How can you? You get shouted at all the time! And whenever you do, you just shrug it off!' I shouted at him. 'But I can't. I can't let a guy raise his voice at me.'
He tried to put his hand on my shoulder but i just shrugged it off. I was angry right now. I knew it. I haven't been angry for weeks and now it all just builded up inside me. I tried my best, I really did but I just can't seem to let my anger go.
'CeCe, I'm sorry.' He said, putting his hand through his hair. I didn't want to look at him, I just feel so angry and annoyed. He came closer to me. 'Look, CeCe I-'
'Just go away!' I screamed at him. He moved back, scared at my voice.I looked down. Oh no, he's scared of me. A tear fell down my cheek. I can't believe this. I quickly hid my face in shame and ran away. He really thought I was going to hurt him. I wouldn't... would I?
He didn't run after me this time and for some reason, I wasn't happy about that at all.
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CHAPTER 18: FACE THE PROBLEM
After the incident with that teacher and Matt, I stayed in my room most of the time.
It was Saturday and most people were out in the field playing while some people went home to meet their parents. I sighed. I was bored and I couldn't leave because I felt embarrased.
What I did to Matt was so mean. I let my anger control me and now he must think I'm some kind of mad freak. I looked up at the ceiling. Why does my life suck so much?There was a knock on my door. I sighed before opening it.
It was Dad with a cup of coffee. He smiled. 'How you feeling, Celia?'
I smiled. 'It's CeCe and I'm good.'
He looked at the floor. I knew he wanted to say something.
'What is it?' I said, letting him in. He sat down on my bed and i sat next to him.
'I'm sorry.' He said, looking at the cup of coffee in his hand.
I frowned. 'You don't need to-'
'I do.' He said, looking at me. 'I left you all these years and I don't understand why.. i just-'
I smiled. 'Dad, its fine. I thought i would be fine without you but i really need you.' I looked at him. 'We wil get through this, won't we?'
He nodded.We sat there for a while in a comfortable silence.'Celia, is everything okay here? There was some complaints.' He said.
I bit my lip. 'Yeah... don't worry about it.. it was nothing.' I said, hoping he would just not talk about it.
'Celia, i don't know whats going on but let me tell you one thing.'I looked at him.'If there is a problem, instead of avoiding it... face it.'
I smiled and nodded. He kissed me on the forehead and left.I sighed. His words kept on spinning in my head. Face the problem.I looked out the window and could see all the boys playing at the field.
Then I had the most amazing idea.I smiled before running to the drawer and getting out a paper and a pen.I bit my lip. Okay, I'm going to write a letter and leave it under Matt's pillow. This is a great idea! Why? Because I won't need to say anything about it face to face.
It was a great idea since everyone is at the field. I could sneak into his dorm and go to his room. I knew his door number was 21B because he told me a while back ago. He was sharing it with Finn. The problem was what was I going to write.I looked at the blank piece of paper.
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After 10 minutes, i wrote everything that seemed to explain the incident that happened yesterday. I told dad that I was going to go help Miss Rain in the staff room. I know I shouldn't have lied but I can't really tell my dad that I'm going into the boy's empty dorm room, could i?
So i made my way to the dorm without getting caught from any teachers going past. When I got there, I checked to see if the dorm room was opened. When I knew it was, I crept in. The dorm was massive. There were 5 floors and on each floor there was massive corridors with doors on each side. I made my way to Matt's dorm. I kept quiet and stopped at every sound. But there wasn't much. I got to the door and put my ear on the wood to make sure there wasn't anyone there. Nothing.
I opened the door. I can't believe they don't lock their rooms. I mean, any guy could get in here.I sighed, seeing that no one was here. The room was small but it looked sp
acious for two boys. There was a window in the opposite wall. The window was in the middle and there was two beds on each side. One side of the room was tidy. I walked up to the desk that was near the tidy bed.
It had a frame of two little boys who looked exactly like Finn and Matt. They looked so happy. I smiled, looking at a boy who looked just like Matt. Matt looked so happy and carefree. This made him seem different from what he was now.
I sighed. There were a couple in the photo too. They were the couple i saw with Finn in the aeroplane. I smiled.
'What are you doing here?' I turned back to see Matt standing there, staring at me.
My eyes widened. Oh Shit.
CHAPTER 20: ONE PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER
'I asked you something, CeCe.' He said.
He looked angry. I looked down. What was I doing here again? I forgot. I put my hands in my pocket and I felt a paper. Then I remembered. I was supposed to give this paper to Matt to explain.I looked back at him. He was dirt on his forehead and shirt. He must have been playing football.
'I'm here because...' I said, trying not to seem weird. Matt raised an eyebrow.
'Go on..' He said, coming closer.
'I wanted to ask Finn something.' I blurted out.
He frowned.
'Erm, Finn told me to come here to help him with school work.. You know that he kind of struggles in Art and since I'm quite good at it, I thought why not help him?' I said, smiling.
Matt stared at me. He didn't look like he believed me at all.
I smiled,trying to act normal. 'Anyways, since he's not here. I'll come later.' I said.
I looked down as I made my way to the door.A hand quickly grabbed my arm. I looked to see Matt looking at me, softly.
'You're lying.' He said, softly.I took his hand away from me. 'I don't like getting touched.' I mumbled.
'Sorry.' He said, facing me. 'But just tell me the truth why you're here.'
'I told you the truth.' I said, angrily.He looked down, thinking. I rolled my eyes. I put my hand on door knob and opened it.
Matt quickly threw his hand at the door and closed it with a bang. I quickly looked back. He looked angry.I quickly went back and hit my back on the wooden door. He came closer and put his one hand on the door, near my head.
'I don't like being lied to.' He whispered.
'I wouldn't lie to you.' I said, trying not to get angry. 'I told you the truth and you can ask Finn if you want.'
I didn't really lie to be honest. Finn did need help but he didn't ask me to come here.I looked back at Matt. He was staring at me again. I hate it when he has that look. Like he's searching for something.
He came closer to my face. We were just inches away from eachother. I tried not to look at him but I couldn't help it. I looked at his face and then everything changed.I felt something in my heart. I don't know what. He looked so perfect. His beautiful eyes, his jawline and then his lips. Them lips that looked so... so... kissable.Then I did something, which I couldn't believe. I moved towards him and kissed him softly on the lips. It was a light kiss but it was enough for me to feel alive. I have kissed other guys before but this was the first time that it felt so right...I looked at him, waiting for him to get angry and explode. But no, he just stared at me. And if i wasn't mistaken, it was like he wanted it too. I quickly moved away from him and put my hand on the door knob, ready to go.
He put his hand on top of mine. I looked back at him. Before I could speak or say anything, he crashed his lips on mine.The kissed sent butterflies into my stomach. He put his hands on my waist to put me towards him. The kiss went faster and I could feel Matt getting hungrier for me. But I couldn't stop, I didn't want to. It was the first time I felt so alive for ages. I felt so loved. How could something so wrong feel so right?He deepened the kiss, making me feel dizzy with happiness.
Then I heard laughter. I quickly pushed Matt from his chest softly. I listened again. But Matt just started kissing me on my jawline and neck. It felt so good.Then I heard it again.
'Matt.' I whispered.He looked into my eyes. 'Yeah?'I smiled. He was so beautiful. 'I heard laughing from outside the door.
'We quickly both opened the door and looked out. There was boys coming in, laughing about the football match i think. They were at the corner so they couldn't see us. My eyes widened. Shit, I can't get caught. The boys will think I'm some kind of creep sneaking into a boy's dorm.
I quickly shut the door and looked at Matt.He was looking down, confused.
'Matt, you have to help me. I can't get caught!' I whispered harshly.
Matt sighed and put his hand through his hair.I could hear the laughter coming closer.
'Matt.' I said, pleading. 'If anyone knows I'm here, then they will think things which are not true.'
'Fine. I'll help you.'He said. I smiled.
'But one condition.' He said, looking at me straight in the eyes.
I rolled my eyes. 'Fine, what do you want?'He came closer to me, looking at my lips then my eyes.'I want to know the real reason you're here.'The laughter was so close.
'But I told you-'
Matt interrupted. 'Oh come on, CeCe, I wasn't born yesterday. You obviously knew that we were all outside in the field so you must have came for another reason.'
The laughter was just a few steps away. I could hear Finn now, talking about winning the match.
'Fine!' I said, giving up. I'll just tell him. He deserves to know. I just didn't want to get caught doing so.He smiled before getting my hand and taking me to the bathroom that was on the right side.
'Whats the plan?' I said. The bathroom was small but was amazing.
Matt came close and whispered. 'Just wait here and I'll try to get everyone out so you could go.' I nodded. He gave me an awkward smile before leaving me in the bathroom.
I sighed. I hope this goes like he said. I put my ear to the bathroom door to hear what was going on.'Hey Matt.' It was Finn. 'How come you came inside early?''Oh, erm, I just got bored.' Matt said. I could hear him close, which means he was right near the bathroom door.
I felt protected somehow.
'Okay, I'm going to have a shower now. I fell into the mud like 20 times.' Finn laughed.
My eyes widened.
CHAPTER 21: WALKED IN AND ROLLED OUT.
This is it. I'm going to get caught when Finn comes into the bathroom and then he's going to think I'm weird and I'm going to lose him and this school will just be like any other school where people hate me and think I'm weird.I closed my eyes, preparing for what I'm going to say.
Then I heard Matt talking.'You can't go in there!' He said.
'Matt, look at me.. I need to have a shower.' Finn said.
'Just use another bathroom.' Matt said. He seemed nervous. Wow. 'The shower is erm... not working.'
The way Matt said it showed that he's never lied to Finn. He seemed so loyal to Finn.
'Oh.' Finn said. I sighed with relief. Matt lied to his best friend for me. I smiled.
'I'll go to Josh's shower.' I heard Finn say.I then heard the door close. I bit my lip as I came out of the bathroom. Finn was gone and Matt was sitting on the bed, busy in thought.
'Thanks Matt.' I said, smiling. He looked up at me.
'For what?'I sat next to him.
'For lying. I know that you've never lied to Finn and it must have been hard for you.'
He smiled lightly.That smile was contagious because I was smiling more.He got up and sighed.
'Right. Let's get you out of here.'
I nodded. 'But how? Isn't there gonna be people out the door?'
He opened the door and looked out. I could hear boy's everywhere shouting and making noises.He closed it and put his hand through his hair.
After a few minutes, Matt faced me. 'Okay this is what we do.' I looked at him and listened to everything he said.
He got a basket out of the wardrobe in his room. The basket was blue and half the size of Matt.I frowned.'Matt looked at me and smiled. 'You're going to have to get in her
e and I'll carry you out.'
I got up. 'What?' I half shouted. 'I can't do that!'
Matt put his head on a side, seeming confused. Even though this wasn't the right time, I couldn't help but see how amazing Matt looked. He was so fit and handsome and I don't think I've ever met anyone more handsome than him.'Look, it's easy.' Matt said. He lifted the top of the basket.
'All you have to do is get in here and I'll just take you to the laundry room which is out of the boy's dorm. No one will see you.'
I shook my head. 'Isn't there another away?' I looked at the basket. I could fit in there and it had wheels which means It won't be much work for Matt.
He shook his head.
I sighed.'If i prevents me from getting embarrased from the whole school, then okay.'
He took all the dirty clothes out of it and nodded.
'Okay, lets go.'I sighed again and put my legs into the basket. 'Are you sure you'll be able to drag this basket all the way to the corridor?'
'Yep.' He said, smiling. His smile was amazing. I couldn't help but look at them lips. Them lips that I kissed just a few minutes ago.I looked up at his eyes and saw that he was staring at my lips too.
'I guess we have a lot to talk about after this.' I said. I was talking about us kissing and why i was in his room. I studied his face to see if he understood what i meant. He nodded slowly.
'Yeah.' He did. I went inside the basket. He asked if i was comfortable and when he got my permission, he closed the basket.
I never knew when i woke up this morning that I would be carried out of a boy's dorm in basket which was pushed by a guy who i just kissed and maybe have feelings for. I don't think this day could get any worser.
Chapter 22; THERE'S ALWAYS A REASON BEHIND IT
We were sitting outside on the bench.
After coming out, or shall I say getting rolled, out of the boy’s dorm, Matt put the laundry basket in a random classroom and we just walked outside, both busy in thought.
It was awkward. The kiss, the random room visit, the basket incident. It was very awkward between us. We were both looking in front of us. There was a trees and trees and trees. Nothing special to be honest. But it looked like a massive forest was just there. Normally I would explore but I don’t know, for some reason I’ve changed.