Carrie's Crush

Chapter 4

When I got back to class, I hurriedly sat back down on my seat, eager to learn more about the history of America. While my friends said it was boring, I thought it was fun. In my excitement to learn new things, I totally forgot about the new student. I was more focused on the things Mr Karl was saying, eagerly jotting down the things he said.

My friends called me a nerd, I don't think I am one, I just love reading, and finding out new stuff, it is my hobby, I enjoy the serenity I get from books, and the excitement I feel finding out new things. It was refreshing every time. I was well aware that my friends did not share my views, and probably didn't completely understand me, but they let me be me, without discriminating me, even if they thought I was boring and no fun.

From my side eye I could see Sophie fiddling with her phone, I knew she was texting someone, most likely a guy. I didn't see the reason for distracting myself with boys when I could have knowledge instead. I think it's a complete waste of my valuable time.

Soon Mr Karl's time was up, and I heard a collective sigh of relief from all my classmates, including Andrina and Sophie. I sighed too, but it was not a sigh of relief, I didn't want the class to end, I enjoyed it too much.

"We have chemistry next!" I exclaimed excitedly. My friends frowned. I didn't understand them, at all. They didn't like any classes we had, except Andrina, she loved Home Ec. But Sophie, I don't think she loved any of the classes.

I packed my books hurriedly, as I didn't want to miss out on the next class. Then I remembered our new student. I raised my head to scan the classroom, a few students who didn't run out as soon as the bell rang littered the classroom. All the faces I saw were familiar. I frowned, that is odd, I was sure the Principal said he was in my class.

"Hey guys, have you seen the new student?" I asked them as my eyes still scanned the place, just in case I missed anything.

"I know he was in our class, Mr Karl introduced him while you were out." Andrina informs me.

"Well I don't see him." I said irritatedly.

I didn't want to walk around school looking for someone who is good at hiding, and miss my classes. I pushed my glasses up my nose and groaned. He was not here.

him in the hallways, let us go." Sophie tells me. I nodded. Swinging my backpack on my

see the new student tho? He is to die for." Sophie sighed smiling. I

to you Soph."

If you felt stuffy

is beautiful. Like really really beautiful." Andrina added.

talk for a while,

because I was sure

have, a voice deeper than the ocean? Silker than my hair?" I asked sarcastically

Sophie said in a dead pan voice.

I saw bringing out my books from my bag, getting ready for another round

telling you, this girl will be a nun, mark my

point, I think you will be a nun.." Andrina said

"Hey guys! Have you seen the transfer student?" Someone exclaimed. She looked so flustered. Her hair was sticking in every direction, her cheeks were red, and she was sweaty. Her

just frowned at her and went

away look in her eye. My expression changed from uncertain to plain disgust. What exactly was wrong with teenage girls this days? What happened to goals and dreams? Why boys?

to do in that moment.

later, Andrina shook me, bringing me back into the real

had important stuff to

some students

let's do the roll call." She said, just before she started to call out the names

Her