Rude// NH

Chapter 6
Tory’s POV
I only spent two classes over here and was already super pissed. After my fighting instincts lowered down, I entered the Art and Drama class. It was totally how an Art and Drama class should be. Almost all types of instruments were laid in front me; I looked around, until my eyes gazed down to a wooden acoustic guitar that was kept neatly on a chair. I glanced at my watch that read 8 55 that meant I still had 5 minutes left. I skipped towards the shiny yet heavy guitar; I picked it up and started playing the chords of Apologize by One Republic. It felt good playing after almost a year. I was busy playing when I heard a shuffle.

I turned around seeing a muscular, tall, well- built, handsome young guy; he had those brown chiselled eyes and a VERY prominent jaw line.

“Woah! That was swell, you play really well,” He grinned as I blushed looking down. My cheeks turned warmer than Sahara desert. “Wait, that rhymed,” He chuckled as he erupted in laughter, his beautiful eyes wrinkled as he laughed. “So, you’re new here, I guess. I haven’t seen such a pretty lady before” I turned beet red, I mentally thanked my hair as they covered my face so he couldn’t notice that he made blush. He grabbed a chair and sat beside me. “Sorry if I am a bit blunt but you aren’t mute right? Because you’ve not uttered a single word and I feel that I’m talking to myself.” A small giggle left my lips.
“Um actually, I’m a bit awkward and a quiet listener so, yeah.” I shrugged. I suddenly felt highly conscious as his black eyes bore into my soul; he had a hypnotising effect on me. I wanted to look away but couldn’t. Everything went silent; the only sound came from his locket that hung on his collarbones. Those collarbones were to die for.
Thankfully, students started to fill up the classroom.
“Hey, I didn’t get your name, babe.” He spoke as he leant forward towards my ear.
I swear, I was about to pass out right then and there.
Control Tory, Control thy hormones.
“I-I’m Tory” I stuttered. He smiled, looking down at me.
“I’m Nathan but you can call me Nate. I loved meeting you Tory but I gotta go, my friends are waiting for me. If you need any help, feel free to call or text.” He handed me a piece of paper and quickly pecked my cheek. I blushed furiously as I shoved the paper in my pocket. His touch lingered on my face, his lips were so soft, I craved for more.
Control. C-O-N-T-R-OL.
I waved him a good bye and turned towards my guitar. As if on cue, I heard a shrill giggle coming through the doors, I turn to see the same guy whom I bumped into earlier. I squirmed as I felt butterflies erupting in my stomach, his charming self making the butterflies crazier.
But my smile instinctively went upside down as I saw an extremely skinny with a pale skin and dirty blond haired girl latched to him She wore a crop top that almost looked like a bra and some denim shorts.
I rolled my eyes and turned back to the guitar placing it in its case. From the corner of my eyes, I saw the chick sitting extremely close to him. She was about to lean more forward when a voice boomed.
“Okay, boys and girls,” In front of me stood our teacher, he was short and bald, and looked like a soccer ball. “Today we all will have some fun,” The class hollered and roared, making me shut my ears. “Silence, class. Now, I would like each one of you to come up, give a short introduction about yourself and showcase your talent.”
Shit. I couldn’t do this; I couldn’t even say a small hello without stuttering let alone a speech in front of 60 students.
This would be worst nightmare coming true.
“So let’s start from there” The teacher pointed directly towards the chick that was clinging to that nameless guy. She got up awfully slowly and swayed her hips as she walked gaining a lot of stares.
Ew.
She climbed the podium and stood at the dais. She winks towards that guy and brings the mic towards her lips.
“Hi, everybody!” Her squawky voice wailed as I rolled my eyes. She sounded more excited than my effing life. “My name is Ivory Shields; I am a junior and have been studying in Elite High School for more than six years. Both my parents are into business so the house is most of the time mine, which is really good, because I love parties and drinking. I mean, when it comes down to me, I actually cannot stay without some booze, ye know. Anyways, Oh and I’m the best cheerleader over here so make sure that you are in my good books” She ends it by flipping her hair off her shoulder. I rolled my eyes for the one hundredth time.
Gosh, she was annoying. I made a mental note not to cross her path. Ever. After her oh so amazing speech (Note sarcasm), she skipped towards the pom-poms and bent to pick them up and I swear, at that point of time, her boobs were about to pop out.
Ew.
No matter how much of a bitch she was, she performed her routine pretty well.
Her performance ended with a ‘trrr’ sound that came from her pants. My eyeballs popped out of my eye socket when I found a torn part on her pants and when she realized, she coloured deeply under her sunburn. “Oops!” A guy from the audience mimicked her causing everyone to burst out laughing. She awkwardly got up and rushed towards the nearest washroom.
The teacher came back on to the dais and silenced the class.
“Okay ya’ll, silence now. Up next, will be Nathan McKay.” He called.
Nathan stood up and ruffled his hair. He jogged towards the stage and grabbed the mic and for a moment glanced at me and smiled as I gave him a thumbs up.
“Good morning guys! My name’s Nathan McKay and I’m 17. I’ve come from Texas and been a part of EHS for more than 4 years. This school has made me a completely different man. Not only the faculty but also the different types of people I’ve come across, have been there for me through thick and thin and I’m immensely grateful for that,” My heart skipped a beat when he grinned revealing his perfect teeth. “I love making new friends and helping others. According to me, life is too short to hold grudges and feel insecure about small issues. Moreover, I’ve always grown up hearing these words from my nonna ‘When you help others, you help a part of god.’ So in the end, I hope you guys have an awesome year ahead, because having such amazing people around me, I definitely will. Thank you.” Everyone stood up from their seats and cheered. I had actually gotten goose bumps, at that point of time; he’d not only earned my respect but also earned my heart.
He made me realize that angels do exist, seriously.
Nathan bowed a little and went towards the drum sets. When he finished playing, he went back to his friends.
“Right, now I would want Niall Horan to speak a few words.” The teacher called.
I soon realized that Niall Horan actually was..

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