For as long as I can remember, I have loved school. No matter how many fights I got into, how many times my results fell short of A plus, how many times I have had to make myself believe that it was not the curvy girls that got my attention, but the rugged boys, I still loved being in school; learning something new in the classes and leading the groups I was unanimously elected to lead. Now, after just barely two days "with" Tamara, I was miserable in the place I loved.
She says she loves me and moments later makes out with the Jock for god and everyone else to see. Sure, I didn't tell her I loved her but that doesn't make it okay for her to kiss the next person she sees. Okay, her boyfriend; but I just assumed they would break up now that we were sort of together. I guess I was wrong. I am not one of those clingy girls and if she wants to be with Jock, I am too proud to beg her to be with me instead. So I am going to do the best thing I know how, be passive aggressive! If she figures out and breaks up with Jock, then good for us, otherwise I will just forget the entire episode.
Trouble is, I can't seem to get her out of my mind of a second, let alone the school year. Her dimpled-smiles, her big brown eyes and those full brown lips, I miss them already even though it has just been 2 hours, 37 minutes and 42 seconds since I last saw them. I had to meet her at the library in less than an hour and the tug of war between "I can't wait to see her" and "I can't face her" was ongoing in full strength.
I was reading the 18th Sonnet in Shakespeare's Complete Works, when my body shivered at the welcome intrusion of two lithe hands snaking around my hips.
"Shall I compare three to a summer's day?" Tamara's mouth made ripples on the back on my neck. I moved away from her embrace.
"I'm sorry.. I'm sorry.. I couldn't help it. You looked so sexy, engrossed in the book. But no one saw, I swear." She said.
"It's not like we are in the entrance where everyone passes by. Its fine. Nice of you to show up this late; and where are your books? You do realize I am helping you study during my break?"
"Huh? Bell rang like 5 minutes ago. Also, you asked me to meet here to study?"
"Of course. Why else?"
She moved closer to me and held my hand in hers. "To spend time with each other."
I slid my hand from hers and said "You can spend time with your boyfriend. I have a ton of work that needs to be done before the school closes. So if you don't want to study, I don't see why we should waste each other's time for no reason."
"You don't see a good reason to spend time with me?" Water was pooling in her eyes.
"I do. Studying together."
"Fine! If that is the only way you will sit with me, then so be it. Teach me."
"What?"
"I said teach me." She was angry now and if her eyes were sparkling, sadness had nothing to with it, she was furious. Somehow, her anger was turning me on. If she liked biting and grabbing during regular sex, I could only imagine the kinky things she would do during angry sex.
"Ok. Sit down then. Have you done the work I asked you to do from home?"
"I did, but I didn't bring the book here." She looked at me, daring me to say something.
"You can use my rough note to write in. Here."
We worked till there was ten minutes for the break to get over; we were both angry and weary of each other but too proud to break first.
"So are you going to eat lunch together or is it a waste of time as well?"
"I have no problem in eating lunch with you. You think your boyfriend would approve?"
"What is your problem?" She asked irately.
"I have no problem. Come let's go eat." I didn't wait to see if she was following.
We chewed our food like it was each other's heads and kept staring anywhere but the other's face. I knew I was being childish, but so was she. Why couldn't she ask what was wrong with me? If she loves me like she claims, she wouldn't just let us be without a fight.
I was immersed in my own thoughts when I heard that arrogant voice disguised in what he hoped to be a sexy one, "Babe, just tell me what I did wrong. Nothing we cannot fix, right? We have been together for three years and now you're just throwing it away?"
That got my attention and boy, did I feel shitty.
"There is nothing to salvage, Jock. We are just too different. I'm sure you will find someone better than me."
"There is no one better than you. Look, I will even be nicer to your 'friend'", he looked at me with disgust, "if that is what this is about. I just don't want to lose you."
"Whether or not we are in a relationship, you have already lost me. I don't like you anymore. I am sorry. I wish I could make myself like you and believe me, I have tried so hard. It is impossible."
I saw Jock's expression change considerably in just a moment's time. "Nobody talks to me like that, babe. I sat through your drama for so long because I wanted to be prom king with you as the queen. I don't need this bullshit."
"Fine, then please leave."
"It's someone else isn't it? You found someone else."
Tamara looked down guiltily.
"When I find out who it is, I will kill him. He will wish he never set eyes on you. I swear." With that he slammed a juice box on her tray, making Tamara jump in her seat.
I was spellbound during their entire conversation. She was not with him anymore, she broke up with him. I was elated for a second before realizing what a huge jackass I had been to her. I looked at her slowly and she had her lips pursed.
"I don't know what to say..."I said honestly.
"There is no need to say anything. You went along with whatever I initiated, you didn't want anything to do with me other than study. I got it."
"No.. no.. that is not true.." I said desperately. How do I tell her?
"It's fine. It's my fault I fell in love with you. It's not like you gave me any false promises."
"Tamara I care about you. I was just.."
"Just what?"
"Jealous"
She looked at me like I was raving mad.
"Of what?"
"I saw you kissing him in the morning."
"Jock? He kissed me. And I told him soon after that it was over. You were jealous?" I shook my head positive. "Oh god! That's a relief. Don't ever behave like that again." She smacked my hand.
"You're relieved?"