JJ's POV
I was finally set to rest, then I remembered Serena. She was looking all tired during the day and I thought of checking on her to see if she's better now. So, I called her and she answered after the fourth ring.
Serena: Who's this?
Me: Hey. Um. It's me, JJ.
Serena: *No response*
Me: Are you okay?
Serena: Um. No. Where did you get my number from?
Me: From you. We exchanged numbers in Literature class.
Serena: I'm so sorry to ask but why did we exchange numbers again?
Me: We were paired together for a presentation.
Serena: Oh! That. I'm so sorry, I was having a migraine earlier and I probably must have forgotten all that. Sorry again.
Me: Are you fine now?
Serena: Yes. Thanks for asking.
Me: It's all good.
Serena: Yeah. Good night.
Me: Good night.
And she ended the call. It was just a normal conversation though but something about her voice makes me go goosebumps. You know all those feelings when you like someone. Like, your heart skipping beats, butterflies in your belly, being over the moon or your head is at cloud nine. I was having those feelings for her, actually since the first day I met her but I couldn't try it out with her 'cause I didn't know if she felt the same way and I was a busy guy then.
Being popular wasn't an easy task at all. It was so stressful. Just seeing the girls with cake (makeup) on their faces with their long fake eyelashes and long nails in cheerleading outfits was hurtful to my eyes, and the guys trying to imitate me was just so embarrassing. Some of the female teachers and staffs are trying so hard to flirt with me. It's just so weird and embarrassing.
Only a few people treat me like a human being and one of them is Serena. Other girls would probably be shrieking just 'cause I called them but Serena didn't. She was even wondering how I got her number in the first place, which she forgot about. She didn't even at the slightest try to sweet talk me or flirt with me. That's the type of girl I want.
It was already past nine and I wanted to go out with Serena, so I texted her.
'Hi again. What are you doing :)'
She replied, 'Nothing.'
'Well, I'm bored and I was planning on taking a stroll. Are you interested?'
'Okay sure. I'll be outside in a minute.'
'Okay.'
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Serena's POV
JJ just invited me out to take a stroll around the vicinity. I obviously was bored and I could use some time out to stay fresh. I changed into a black baggy shirt with a black sport shorts, and my favorite pair of slippers. I took my airpods and my phone. I sent a message to our family group, that I'll be out for a while and left. One more thing, JJ lives next door and he is Ariana's twin brother.
I saw him waiting for me and took a picture of him and sent it to him. He looked at his phone and turned back.
He smiled and soon we were strolling together around the neighborhood. It was quiet actually. Neither of us wanted to make the first move to start a conversation. It was quite funny though so I started laughing and he did that same. Then, he took me to an eatery.
"You eat here?" I asked.
"Yeah. It's my favorite spot. Trust me, their food is good." He replied.
"Only one way to find out." I said as we sat down. A waiter about our age approached us.
"Hi. What would you like to order?" She asked.
"Um. The usual." He replied.
"What about you, Miss?" She asked, facing me.
"I'll have what he's having. Thank you." I replied.
"I'll be right back." She said and she left.
"So what exactly are you having?" I asked.
"Just a burger and coke." He replied.
"Oh. Okay." I said.
"So, how are you now?" He asked.
"I'm good. Thanks for asking. How are you?" I responded.
"I'm okay." He replied.
The waitress arrived with our orders soon. "Here you go." She said as she dropped the food on our table.
"Thanks." I said. She just smiled and walked away. I immediately started eating my burger. I didn't care if JJ was watching me or whatever. I was seriously starving. JJ just smiled and watched me eat.
"You're cute." He said.
"What?" That was all I could say.
"I'm surprised you eat like this though. It's cute, I mean you look cute." He then said.
"Well, I am indeed starving and I normally eat a lot but something about it doesn't affect my weight." I responded.
"I just thought girls loved to watch their weight, eat salads and stuff." He said.
"Oh. Well, not all girls give a damn about that shit. Some girls just don't give a fuck about losing weight. I don't care about being fat or whatever. I'm gonna eat whatever I wanna eat." I responded and finally finished my burger.
"It's good though." He said and smiled.
"I love your confidence."
"Yeah. My mom says I'm too outspoken and my words hurt a lot but I don't care 'cause the truth hurts and that's what everyone is afraid of. They don't wanna hear the truth 'cause it hurts a lot." I said.
"You're right. I see why we're partners. We're gonna ace that presentation." He responded. I just smiled.
"Why are you not eating?" I asked.
"I lost my appetite." He replied.
"Well, I'm still hungry so can I have it?" I asked.
"Oh, yeah sure." He replied and I took his burger. I ate it in less than a minute.
"This burger is so good." I complimented.
"I told you." He said. "Shall we leave?"
"Um. Okay." I said as I gulped down my coke. "You're not drinking too?"
"I am." He said then he drank the coke and belched. I just laughed and he used a napkin to clean a crump on my lower lip.
"Can't take me anywhere right?" I said and he just chuckled.
"Let's go." He said as he held my hand and we went to the counter to clear our bills.
He paid for my order too even though I asked him not to. We left the eatery and we were just talking on our way home. We finally reached my house and it was time for me to go in.
"I'll see you tomorrow." I said, hoping he would move closer to hug me.
"See you." He said and walked to his yard. I just growled and went inside.
That guy, sometimes he acts way too mature for his age. I went inside my bathroom to take a quick shower and finally sleep. After I was done, I decided to check my messages and he texted me.
'Are you still up?'
'Yeah. Good night.'
I checked a few messages from Ariana, my parents and some other people. I can't call them friends. After I was done, I went straight to bed and dozed off. I was so tired.