Chapter 105 - 105: Great Friend (1/2)

(Michelle POV)

As Anthony drove the car back to school, I couldn't help myself from peeking at his side profile. Oh dear lord, he looked so perfect even when he's simply driving! All I wanted to do was hug his arm and lean my head on his shoulder. Ah! How amazing would that be?

However, I still have some sense as not to disturb him while driving. I tore my eyes away from his profile, but my mind was still thinking about him. Him and his actions during lunch. I grinned. Gods, he did not even shy away from treating me like a princess in front of everyone! He pulled the chair for me, placed food on my plate, and even paid for the bill for everyone just to impress me! Though he didn't say the words or confess to me, how else should I interpret it?

Anyway, before I knew it, we're already back in the school's parking lot. Anthony turned the engine off and simply smiled at me to say, 'let's go?'.

Though I wanted to cut my PE class because I felt a bit sore and did not want to subject myself with a taxing activity, I still nodded my head with a smile. What? every second with Anthony counts!

The two of us went out of the car and Anthony got his bag from the backseat before locking the car with the remote control. Then, he approached me so that we can walk together.

”Let me help you with your bag.” He offered with a smile.

Was he serious!? Wah!!!! What do I say? Is this it!? The start of my dream campus romance!? To top it all, it's with Anthony! Praise the lord hallelujah! Wait, maybe I should say no first? ”Ah… I-I can manage…” I replied with a stutter.

Anthony looked at me with that smile on his face and his brows furrowed a little, as if I'm being a petulant child. Then, he shook his head. ”I insist.” He said as he pulled my tote bag to get it from me. Then he took a step forward as if trying to escape just in case I have any protest.

How can I have any protest? In truth, I wanted to scream and giggle like an idiot. But of course, I wanted to protect my very good image in front of Anthony. So, I stopped breathing for a moment to contain my surging emotions of just wanting to throw myself on him, maybe get a piggyback and kiss him to mars and back.

Perhaps Anthony noticed that I'm not following, so he stopped walking, turned back and said ”Come on.”

At that moment, his duffel bag was slung across his body while on his left shoulder was my tote bag. All I can think of was how magnificent he was, and that when my classmates see us, they would immediately think that he's my boyfriend! I can't!!!!! I wanted to jump 10 feet in the air!

I took a deep breath before starting to walk with him. The whole time, my heart was lodged in my throat, and I could not say anything. He walked me to the table tennis area first before he left and went to the basketball court.

My classmates looked at me curiously, and since Anthony already left, I smile at them triumphantly. What!? See that guy? He's my boyfriend!!!!

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PE class went without a hitch. On my way to the locker room, I did not see Anthony in the court his class was assigned to. Anyhow, I went to the ladies' locker room and took a shower. When I was done, I went out half hoping that Anthony's still around waiting for me.

Much to my dismay, I did not see him. I tried to wait for 10 minutes, but he was still not around. Maybe he already went ahead? Possibly. I looked at my cellphone but did not see a text from him. I sighed as I told myself, 'Ok Michelle, you're not his girlfriend yet so don't heighten your expectations too much.'

With that, I decided to call my driver to fetch me near the covered court.

When I arrived home, I went straight to my bedroom to… aish! What rest? My brain was experiencing too much excitement with my new relationship status with Anthony. I couldn't think of anything else but him and everything that transpired between us.

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The next day, I woke up early to beautify myself for when we see each other in class. As I was looking for which dress to wear, my cellphone started ringing. I did not receive a text from Anthony last night, maybe he's calling me this early!?

I quickly walked back to the vanity table to check my cellphone. Oh, it's Andy. I completely forgot about him. Why is he calling this early? I pressed the answer button.

”Hello?”

”Good morning, Mich.” Andy said in a friendly greeting.

”Good morning, Andy. Why did you call?” I asked.