"If you can't see the bright side in life, polish the dull side"-anonymous

This chapter is dedicated to my bff, my soul sister slsravya22. She is someone who has been with me from the college days. People say like poles repel, but in our case,it's vice versa. We instantly became friends on the first day of our college and here we are miles apart but still besties. Wish to continue the same forever and ever :)

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Melissa POV:

This is the first time somebody had supported me.

Is something wrong with Parker?

Isn't he worried that he is going to lose his reputation speaking to me?

Why is he even bothered about me?

He even offered me a lift to school, though we couldn't come till school by the car, thanks to my unlucky foot. But, I did enjoy being with him. I was happy.

He has gained popularity at school, so there are fewer chances of him being bullied. Moreover, he is handsome and by the looks of the car he owns from today morning, he seems rich. This completely eliminates his chances of being bullied.

Does he really not care about people out there? Why only me? He has got great looks, a great body and is rich. I am nothing special. I am just a plain nerd with nothing extra ordinary in me. I do look cute but personality wise, I have a body filled with cholesterol.

What does he see in me?

There are pretty girls in this school who he could be friends with and date as well.

He has Hazel. I can see how crazy she is for him. She roams around him like a honey bee hovering around a flower.

She has everything a boy would want.

She is rich, pretty, popular, has a hot body and most importantly not boring like me. She is the head cheer leader of the school. Boys stand in queue to date her but in Parker's case, everything is the opposite. She is trying hard to get him.

Instead of feeling sad due to the incident that happened few minutes back, I feel good that he supported me.

I catch myself smiling without my own knowledge.

What are you doing Melissa! He just helped you today. This doesn't mean anything! My mind says.

Hazel and her friend come up to me with angry looks on their faces.

I can never be happy or in peace at this school even for few minutes!

"You think, you won having Parker at your side and making me apologize to you?"

"Don't even have such thoughts! That will never happen even in your wildest dreams!"

"You will need to face serious consequences for whatever happened because of you today! " she spits out rather angrily.

"Class! Settle down at your places"-Professor Han shouts.

Hazel scowls and points her two fingers directing at me and her eyes, implying "I am watching you" as she turns back to go back to her place.

My life is already a hell. What else is she going to do to make it worse? I start sweating as I think of her words.

May I come in? Parker asks.

Yes, Please. Professor Han says.

Parker comes and quietly sits beside me.

"Hey are you alright? Did Hazel trouble you again?" He questions with concern.

I nod my head implying I am fine.

If I tell him what had happened just now, he will again be worried and that will only complicate things. I don't want that.

"Are you sure? You are sweating. Your face is red." He asks again.

I wipe the sweat off my face and say "It's sultry today, that's why I am sweating. Nothing else. "

"Okay, if that's what you say. But remember I will be there for you. I don't care about what other's think. I want to be your friend. " he answers.

Goose bumps form on my hands as soon as I hear those words.

I look at him. His deep eyes are waiting for an answer.

I don't know if I am doing the right thing. I have waited very long for someone to befriend me without looking at my social status or appearance. And it's really happening. I don't want to lose this precious opportunity.

At this moment I just want to forget everything and say him a yes.

Even, Hazel's threat do not bother me right now.

I smile at him.

He grins back with excitement clearly shown on his face.

The bubble I am in bursts when Mr Han calls out my name.

"Yes Sir?" I ask.

"I had asked you a question Melissa. Which world are you in?" Mr Han questions.

Parker to my side is chuckling looking at my pathetic state.

I gaze at him angrily. He still keeps on smiling. I turn to look at Mr Han.

"Umm.. I am sorry. Could you please repeat the question?" I ask.

"Never mind. Sit. " Mr Han says in haste.

I feel apologetic.

"I am sorry. This will not happen again" I say and take my seat.

Parker is giggling at all the embarrassment I had gone through now.

"It's all because of you." I say.

"Hey, That's not my fault. You were busy staring at my strikingly attractive face. You couldn't keep your eyes off me even in between the class." he says teasingly.

"Don't brag about yourself. I was looking at that bug that's sitting on your nose tip."

Before I could complete the sentence, he jumps off the seat.

The noise caused by him makes Mr Han turn at Parker.

"Do you think this is a playground?!" he shouts at Parker.

"Sir, Bug, Bug " Parker says.

"What Bug?! Get out of the class right now!" he orders.

"It was my fault sir." I quickly respond.

"Don't waste my time! Both of you in the detention room after school and right now out of my class!" he shouts.

We both silently get out of the class.

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