(Ivy’s P.O.V)

“Zayn….I didn’t see you come home yesterday,” I stated. I am now sitting at our usual lunch table that consist of just Zayn and I. “I am sorry Ivy, I forgot to tell you that I was in the student council and with the winter ball coming up next week….we are pretty busy,” he replied sadly.

“Oh no need to apologies Zayn….so you have anyone in mind that you want to take?” I asked excitedly. “Someone sound excited,” he chuckled. “I actually don’t know….if only Perrie was here,” he sighed. “Aww poor babba….I hope to meet her soon as well,” I said cheekily.

“What about you? Are you going with anyone?” Zayn questioned. “I didn’t know there will be a winters ball until now….so no, I am not going with anyone and to be honest I don’t plan on going either,” I told him truthfully. It was true; I’ve never been to school events such as school ball and all those stuff. Plus….no one tried to ask me in the past and I am sure it will only be the same this time.

“Well….if you are not going I am not going…I am not really into those sort of stuff anyway,” he laughed a little. “See this is why we are friends…we have the same dislike,” I exclaimed and this just made Zayn laugh louder.

“Hey Ivy...mind if I sit here?” Tom asked timidly, which really startled me because Zayn and I were in the middle of our laughter. “Umm….Zayn…” I started, I mean I don’t mind Tom sitting with us but I am not sure if Zayn is fond of the idea or not. “I have to go somewhere Ivy…I’ll see you later,” Zayn answered back quickly and I could hear him walked away. That was weird.

“Uhum…” Tom cleared his throat. I forgot that he was still standing there because I was just too confused from Zayn rushed departure. “Yeah you can sit here,” I answered quickly with a tight smile. Something just seems so fishy, but I can’t put my hand on it. “I didn’t mean to intrude or anything and I hope I haven’t interrupted anything important between you and Zayn,” Tom apologized.

“Oh…no we were just marking around,” I assured him. Tom hasn’t really done anything to me and he really did sound sincere. Probably, Zayn left because he did have something important to do and it is not because of Tom’s approach. “What is there beautiful mind of you thinking about?” once again, Tom snapped me out of my thoughts.

I just shook my head and gave him an actual smile. “Tom…why do you all of a sudden came and talk to me?” I blurted. I am still curious; no one has tried to speak to me after the commotion that happened between Harry and me. “What are you talking about? Is it crime that I want to be friend with a beautiful new girl?” he questioned with an amusement tone.

“Mr. Parson…your sweet talks don’t work on me mate,” I stated sternly but I am still smiling. “I am not taking back anything, but since my charm doesn’t work on you…I think I find you interesting…there is something about you that draws me in,” he admitted. To be honest, I am quite shock by his confession because no one has found me interesting in the past.

“I hope that’s a good thing,” I mumbled. I am shock that he finds me interesting because I am quite a boring person and I don’t have any special talent or anything like that. “Oh…trust me….I find you intriguing in a good way,” he chuckled. “O.K. whatever, enough with this talk,” I tried to stop the topic because I am starting to feel uncomfortable. I am not used to having those sorts of conversation with people.

“O.K… I will stop now….I want to get this out of the way….I know I’ve only met you yesterday but I was wondering if you…umm…want to go to the winters ball with me?” he shattered and I don’t know why he sounded so nervous.

“I don’t know Tom…I am not the type of girl who goes to school ball and such,” I told him. I am grateful that he asked me…once again I am surprised by his question because like I said before, no one has ever asked me before.

“I understand….you don’t have to say anything now…you can think about it, I mean we still have until next week Friday,” he said softly. The bell ring just after his statement and for once in my life, I could say I am safe by the bell.

“I only want to go with you….so please think about it,” he said once again just before I was about to head to class. I gave him a tight smile and walked off.

I know I should be happy that Tom is the first male on this planet to ever ask me to school ball, but for some unknown reason I am not. I don’t even feel like going…I think I am feeling this way because I’ve spent majority of my life not socializing and doing what normal teenage would not do. Such as reading all the time or trap myself in my bedroom. Then again….it’s because I didn’t really have any friend.

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School has finally come to an end and I walked towards the school exist to wait for Harry or Zayn to take me home. “Stop fucking each other’s mouth in front of everyone,” I could hear some guy laughed which made my head turn to look at where it came from.

“I am serious….Harry just take her on the janitors closet or something man….just not in front of the whole school dude,” the man said again. Harry? Harry as in Harry Styles? Making out with someone?

“Ivy….do you need a ride home again?” Tom yelled somewhere in the distance but I could hear footsteps approaching me quite quickly. “Sorry…I just came back from PE” he told me a little out of breath as he grab my shoulder and took a breather. This is the third time this boy has startled me today.

“By any chance you have any water? I think I will die from dehydration,” Tom asked which made me chuckled. “Oh stop being so dramatic…here I will save you from dying,” I joked back.

“Ivy….you are my hero…also your water is empty sorry,” he apologized. “You aren’t very fit are you?” I questioned teasingly, “You have offended me Miss Jones…I am the fastest runner at this school,” he scoffed but I could still sense amusement from his voice.

“Wow this school must have pretty bad runners then,” I continue to tease him. I don’t known why I am very playful at this moment but I’ve got to say…Tom is a really person to talk to and make the conversation flow.

“O.K. you just broke my heart into two pieces now…I am hurt,” he said dramatically. “Oh stop being a drama queen would you,” I laughed and slap his arm. “Are you two done flirting with each other?” the all well-known familiar voice stopped our little laughter and I almost flinched from his harsh tone.

“Harry, what’s up mate…haven’t seen you all day today,” Tom greeted but Harry didn’t answer him. “Uhmm…So do you want me to take you home again Ivy?” Tom asked me again but Harry cut in before I could answer, “I’m taking her home…you can leave now,” Harry said sternly.

“I think it is her decision to make Harry…not yours….plus don’t you need to take Emily home since you two were so desperate for each other just a second ago….I think she is waiting for you,” Tom pointed out to Harry. Yes! Harry was lip locking with someone in front of me….and how Tom just clarified my inner question. I can’t help but feel a sharp pain in my chest from Tom’s word.

“Tom…don’t stand me my way mate,” Harry warned dangerously while emphasizing the word ‘mate.’ Before I could register what was happening I could feel a large hand gripping my wrist and pulling me away from my original position.

I know too well on who it is, “I will see you tomorrow Tom and to answer your question at lunch….it’s a yes…I will gladly go with you,” I smiled at him and I could hear him say ‘Yes’ excitedly in the background.

“Where are you planning on going with that douche bag?” Harry asked sternly after shoving me in the passenger seat.

Notes

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