Chapter 28

[Alex's POV]

Next Day, I came to school looking like I always did, plain and simple, and If you wanna say it, then boring. I did feel good getting attention yesterday, but if I continue this over-dressing and attention gettting thing, I'll lose myself.

Those tight fitting clothes and high heels and make-up is not me. I am the girl who believes in wearing comfortable shorts or skinny jeans and loose t-shirts and cute tops. And no heels. Damn! My toes still hurt a bit from wearing heels yesterday to school. I wasn't wearing much make-up today. A layer of lip-gloss and some eyeliner-that's it. I was wearing a cute yellow sphegatti top and denim shorts paired with flats. I felt...good. My hair was also tied in a high pony-tail. I felt simple and I'd like to keep it that way.

Except, I'd thought I was through all those stares and whisperings and attention. I wasn't. Surprisingly people still were doing all things they did yesterday. Ha! Guess it took a small session of dress-up to transform me from invisible school kid to a popular diva.

"Hey Alex!"

"Yo Alex!"

"Sup, Alex?"

"Hello Alex!"

I couldn't believe what I was hearing as I made my way to the lockers. People were actually greeting me and I had no clue who they were.

Whatever, if they didn't like me at my worse, they had no right to like me at my best. Besides, I'm back to my ugly boring self, there's nothing special about me right now. I don't know what the big deal is.

"Hello Alex!" A guy I didn't recognise greeted me. "Here, I'll carry your stuff"

I had no clue who he was and I was going to tell him to go away when my eyes fell on Dylan. He was staring intently at us. Hmph! He probably think I'm still crazy for him. Well, I still am. But he doesn't need to know that. Besides, who isn't crazy about him? His smile is the most amazing smile created by God and his eyes are worth dieing for...

Wait, I am supposed to hate him. I should stop thinking about him like this.

Dylan was looking at us. If he saw me with another guy he'll get the idea that I'm over him. So I let the guy carry my books to the first class. He was animatedly talking about something. I couldn't really bother about it right now. My mind was far off somewhere. Near Dylan.

How can he have this kind of effect on me?! This is not fair! If only it was a cliché romance novel or a sappy movie where the bad casanova changes his ways for the girl he loves. Except, its not. Its life. He will not change his ways and I'll never be the girl he loves.

I sighed. Somehow that though almost brought tears to my eyes. Almost.

[Dylan's POV]

Alex was letting him carry her books to the class. Who was he anyway? Some random guy. And she's allowing him to escort her to the class. Is she crazy? She doesn't even know him and--

Ugh! Why does every little action of her's gets to me like this? Why does she effect me like this. God! Its gonna take hell lotta time to get used to these feelings.

I'm a player. I've been a player for the past three years. And suddenly, out of the blue I'm getting these feelings for a girl. I didn't even knew I was capable of having feelings for any girl, nevermind Alex.

I've never felt so strongly for a girl. How cliché! The player falls for the girl he played. Not that I really played her.

The night we spent together after Matt's party, it was unintentional. It happened in the heat of the moment, that's all. It was one of the best nights of my life. Actually cut that, it was the best night ever. Then next morning out of the blue I ran into Matt on my way to the washroom and he saw me with Alex. He had known about our close friendship, if I didn't make that excuse about playing Alex, he would probably think I liked her which wasn't good for my player reputation. Except, what good did that lie really do? Matt knows I like her. And Alex heard us and everything got ruined.

I like Alex so much right now. I didn't even realise it. Maybe I've liked her for some time now. Next thing I know, I'll fall in love with Alex and change my ways...

I snorted. Ha! Like that is gonna happen. I just like Alex, I'm probably just attracted to her.

I entered the first class which I shared with Alex. I was making my way to my seat when I saw Alex surrounded by almost all the guys in the class. They were talking to her and stuff. It was sort of frusturating. Why was it so annoying?

She looked so cute today. Her hair was in a ponytail with a few curls encircling her face. She was smiling, but it looked force. Ha! She wasn't enjoying that attention one bit...

I made my way towards the group and pushed a few guys off and managed to snag the seat on her right. Her eyes widened as she noticed me. Then she quickly turned away.

Mrs. Radley came in and the class began. The guys hurried off to their seats. Alex was talking to Kevin who was seated on her left.

I couldn't help feeling annoyed. She could talk to me, couldn't she? Except, why would she? Who was I to her? Just some guy she liked.

Liked?! Didn't really seemed as if she did...

"...tonight then? Please Alex? Don't refuse!"

"But Kevin..."

"Please? Okay then, as friends then? Not a date, but let's hangout as friends?"

My breath stopped as I heard the four letter word coming out of Kevin's mouth. He was asking her out...

"Well, as friends...okay"

It was as if someone had stabbed a knife through my stomach. Damn! Why did she have to agree? Yeah, she agreed to go with him as a friend, wherever they were going but...

Oh god, I can't believe I'm jealous. I, Dylan Player Kennedy is freaking jealous for Alex! Soon news will come that the world is coming to an end...

"Alex..." I prompted, hoping Alex would respond.

She didn't.

She stiffened, but ignored me.

I rolled my eyes. She was so stubborn.

"Alex!" I shouted on top of my voice.

All heads turned to look at me. Not good.

Alex glared at me.

"Mr Kennedy! I'm afraid I have to send you out of the class."

I sighed and got up. I wasn't interested in studying english anyway...

I got an idea as I was about to leave. I walked upto Mrs. Kennedy and smiled flirtatiously at her. This smile of mine even made older woman fall for my charms.

She raised her eyebrows enquiringly.

"I need to talk to Alex...its really urgent."

She was about to interrupt when I continued. "Its a matter of love"

Mrs. Radley's eyes instantly lightened up as she gave me a knowing smile. She nodded. "You too Alex, go out!"

"What?! What did I do?!" She said, horrified getting up. God! She looked so cute...

"Alex, don't argue with me or I'll have to detain you!"

"But--fine!" She stomped her foot and walked out of class.

"Thank you!" I mouthed, I jogged out of the classroom.

"...young love" I heard mrs. Radley mumble dremily as I left the classroom.

[Alex's POV]

Ugh! What the hell?! What does Dylan want to talk about? What is there left to talk about anyway?

Did he want to apologize? Yeah right! Dylan will never lose his player dignity to apologize to me.

Right on queue Dylan entered the hallway. His messy brown hair falling on his face, his blue-green eyes twinkling. His lean built figure walking towards me.

"You look cute today" he said casually.

My mouth dropped open. I looked cute? That's all he had to say? That I looked cute? Cute my ass! I could have felt flattered, except he probably didn't mean what he said. It was just a random word which he probably said to every second girl.

"So that's all you are here to say? That I look cute?! That's why you got us kicked out of the class?!"

"Alex, such things call out for a thank you, you know?" He said shrugging, passing me his gorgeous smile.

My heart skipped a beat. How could he be so...casual? So friendly? Had he forgotten what has happened between us? His smiled gave me a feeling of nostalgia. It reminded me of how we used to be. Things were so great between us. Until he got into my pants and I decided to fall in love with him.

Actually cut that. I didn't decided to fall for him. I just fell.

"Really Dylan, what do you want? Get to the point already!"

"You"

"Huh?"

"I want you" he said.

Those three simple words were enough to accelerate my heart-beat and make my knees go weak.

Our eyes locked. He took a hesitant step towards me. My head started spinning slightly. My knees were going to give away. My heart was going to burst out of chest. And honestly, I'd never felt this way before.

"Dylan, why did you punch Jared?" I asked. The question just slipped out. I'd been wondering that the whole day. Maybe I'll get my answers now.

"I just...I don't know. I just couldn't see him--" I'd taken him off guard.

My breath stopped. He took in another breath.

"I just didn't like the way he was touching you. I'd done what any decent guy would do"

So that's why he did it. Not because he was jealous. Of course. What else did I expect?

"Why Dylan? Why did you do it?" Again, it slipped out of mouth. I needed to know why he humiliated me in front of everyone. What good did it do anyway?

"I told you--"

"No, why did you humiliate me in front of everyone that day. I'd never seen you act like that--"

I took a step closer to him. Our bodies were partially touching. There were merely a couple of inche's difference seperating our lips.

"Alex, I--"

"Explain!" My voice was a whisper.

"Alex its..."

Silence.

He didn't say anything after that. The cocky, flirtatious Dylan was gone. The Dylan who had perfect comebacks for all your queries vanished. He stood there helpless and...silent.

Tears started welling in my eyes, my breath came out ragged. I took a step back.

I shook my head in disbelief.

"Why don't you say it to my face Dylan, what's stopping you? It didn't stop you that day. You played me, and when I came begging for your love like a pathetic loser you turned me down. And none too gently either. You humiliated me in all pride. And why wouldn't you? You're mr. Player. You can puff up your chest next time and say 'I played Alex Rojers' you think you're so awesome. But you're exactly what I thought you were-a heartless, disgusting player!"

I sounded so pathetic. My voice was cracking. Tears were on the brink of falling. I sounded like a heart-broken heroine of a sappy romance movie.

I turned to leave. I had no idea where I'll go. But anywhere away from Dylan was fine. I didn't want to cry anymore. And just looking at Dylan triggered all those feelings of hurt.

A hand clasped around my arms. And in a matter of seconds I was facing Dylan again. He pulled me towards him and brought down his lips on mine.

A million sparks burst at the same time. Electricity passed through my whole body. My heart started thundering against my chest, my body went limp as I collapsed into his arms. My head started spinning. Nothing made sense.

He parted and his blue-green eyes looked straight at me.

"At least now things make sense..." he muttered.

I looked up at him, confused. He had no idea what effect his action had on me. That kiss...

'If you sound all like those girls in those sappy romance novels, I might just do you'

'I'll do you once, twice-tops!'

'You're ugly, plain and boring.'

Ugh! I turned to go. He grabbed my hands again but I shrugged it off.

"Stay. Away."

"Alex--"

"Its too late Dylan." I mumbled.

He was probably bored. He probably wanted to have a one-night-stand again. Why me though? Why can't he go to one of his sluts for that?!

And that kiss...if I didn't knew better, I'd believe he was in love with me.

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