His Heartwarming Secret

CHAPTER 3

"Girls, guess what? Ethan asked me out last night! Can you believe it?"

"No way!"

"Oh my gosh, finally!"

"Ethan grew some balls. It's about god damn time."

I clutch my gym bag to my chest, weaving my way through the crowd in the girls changing room. Half of the girls are undressed, parading around in their underwear without a care in the world. The conversation in the locker rooms always gives me a headache if I listen too long which isn't a surprise considering all the girls ever talk about is boys.

The latest discussion is Ethan and Melissa.

Ethan has been crushing on Melissa, the girls captain of the football team for months before he'd finally asked her out. Apparently their first date is going to be at Melissa's pool party she's hosting on the weekend.

That doesn't sound like much of a date to me . . .

I'm a hopeless romantic who spends endless hours watching stereotypical love movies on Netflix. Every single time a couple split, I blubber like a baby even though I predict it happening from the start. My ice cream or popcorn bowl always ended up mingling with my tears. . . Gross.

My idea of a first date would be something intimate yet simple. A chance for both of you to get to know each other without the presence of several others.

Somewhere quiet and romantic?

A restaurant maybe.

like a starved pig in front of

This is where I change every PE lesson. It's small, cramped and smelly but it's out of sight and I'd choose

on the back in block white letters. I opted for

and my trusty old converse.

rolling her eyes. I watch as she raises the whistle to her lips before

 now!" Mrs Hollins screams, stomping her foot down onto the grass in a childish manner. She craved the

of it, keeping my distance from the two girls giggling on the end. Mrs Hollins eyes drift up and down each student before they land on me.

hand up half

class footballs, hurry

throws the gym keys at me and they land in a heap on the floor

her head. I

making eye contact. I clutch the keys tightly,

down class!"

slowly and breathing out. Finally I reach the equipment room and try the first key inside the lock, no luck. There's around ten different keys and I glance down at them before sighing heavily. It takes me a while to find the right one but when I do, I

I can barely make out

"Would you like some help?"

which causes me to lurch forward. I yell out as I connect with the floor, landing painfully on my side. I wince and feel around, grabbing a metal pole from underneath me that's poking into my

of a teacher!" I curse Mrs Hollins, blinking back the tears in my

you okay?" A deep voice cuts in and I immediately freeze realising that I'm not alone.

"Hello?"

The voice calls out again. I can vaguely make

outstretched hand inches away from my face. I stare at it, feeling a blush creep up my neck

my hand, I

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