Free Keep it Secret by Olivia Snow

before the
class bell rings next time, without the attitude.” He said giving
me back my schedule.
    “Yes, sir.”
    “Sit down anywhere that has
an empty seat.”
    Glancing around the classroom
I noticed it didn't have individual seats, everyone sat in black
top lab tables that seated four, which seemed odd for a math class.
I inspected the back of the room where the only empty stool was
across it was a familiar face. Where did I know that face? Then it
dawned on me it was Talon or formally known as the idiot, the boy
that was with Gabriel the night of the party. I thought this class was for smart kids . Next to him was a male body slouched over almost like he
was hiding suddenly without warning he sat up. It was Gabriel.
Fuck-tastic or was it fan-fucking-tastic? Across from Gabriel sat a
boy I didn’t know.
    “Ms. Veneziano, back there
is a seat. They won't bite, I promise.” Mr. Masterson spoke
up.
    “Not hard at least.” Talon
called creating laugher in the classroom. Here we go . I walked to the back of
the room sitting down on the empty stool Talon smiled at me with
amused eyes. Great, Gabriel told him.
    “Ava.” Talon said. Talon
wasn't bad to look at he was actually pretty hot, dark brown wavy
hair, hazel bedroom eyes and strong Roman features, he was as tall
as Gabriel but had a bigger build almost like a linebacker, Gabriel
was lean but muscular.
    “Talon” I
replied.
    “How do you guys know each
other?” The boy sitting across from Gabriel asked.
    “We, were all at Danny’s
party last Friday.” Talon said pointing to himself, Gabriel and
me.
    “Oh, you’re the ‘big
breasted, black hair hottie’ everyone keeps talking about.” I
coughed choking on my own spit. What the hell did he just call
me?
    “I'm Michael, by the way,
nice to meet you, Ava.” He extended his hand for a shake. Michael
was nothing special he was blonde and had the same build as Gabriel
they had the identical broad shoulders.
    “Titty .” Talon deadpans.
    “What?” Michael and I asked
in unison.
    “Big titty, black hair
hottie.” Talon said. Michael nodded in acknowledgement mouthing the
words silently.
    “Wow, who killed some brain
cells thinking that one up? You guy’s never seen a hot chick
before?” I asked. How lame was that nickname? Creative writing
failed them horribly.
    “Who said you’re hot?” Gabriel
piped up. ‘ Who said you’re hot?’ Pssh, please. I jerk my head glaring at him. Was
he trying to be funny? I get he’s mad but trying to embarrass me in
front of his friends was not cool. Before I could come back with
something sassy to say the image of Vanessa’s face emerged from the
back of my mind. Behave; starting drama
could ruin her reputation. Right. I bite
my tongue and snarled at him. Even though I knew he was lying, him
purposely trying to hurt my feelings felt like teeny tiny jabs at
my heart.
    “I say you’re hot,” said
Talon. “Plus, the entire male student body minus this idiot right
here. Although I do remember this particular idiot not being able
to speak while in your presence.” He continued as he punched
Gabriel in the arm.
    “Whatever, man.” Gabriel
grumbled rubbing his bicep.
    I briefly lock eyes with him,
his stare sent shivers down my spine. I couldn’t help but look down
to his lips imaging once again how good they felt on my
skin —t here you go
again. Fine! Squeezing my eyes closed I forced myself to stop fantasizing
about him slowly I opened my eyes taking a small glimpse back at
his lovely baby blues noticing my stare he blushed, not like a
girly blush but a manly blush. Ha, I got him. How does it feel jerk! Satisfied, I
looked away focusing on the class the entire time I felt Gabriel's
eyes on me. When the bell rang for dismissal, I bolted out of the
room not giving Gabriel or anyone for that matter time to
talk.
    By lunchtime I was so
looking forward to seeing my drama free, no hassle, easygoing
cousin. Walking into the cafeteria I scanned the room for her,