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@Bookworm_100 has a contest in her book about a one shot.. so I gave it a shot.. heheh.

Shipping: Jopeff (Jeff x Topaz).

I hope you like it Bookworm_100 !

What if one day you wake up and feel like the world is yours? Well, that’s not for me. World around me is a place that I try to swim through like it’s the most stormy sea. I’m the small ship that’s pushed around by waves over and over again.

This morning however things were a little different. There’s one place where I can create my own reality, escape from the bad things. It’s the world of books and today my favorite author published a new book. Luckily it’s Saturday so I can go to bookstore right away.

I took out my red bicycle, it’s isn’t the fanciest model but it’s okay. Moving to England was a big decision but it has been quite good. I have new friends in here and that’s the most important thing to me. They make me feel better when I’m down. Now after putting music on from my phone and earplugs to my ears I kick myself on my bike.

The early spring makes the air smell like flowers and really nice while I’m riding through the park area. The trees have leaves growing on them, in really beautiful bright green color. I sigh, it actually feels good today.

When I reached the bookstore it was great to notice that there weren’t people in line, waiting to get the book. The doorbell rang when I entered and the store owner greeted me. I nodded my head, “Hey! Do you have my book?” I smiled and he chuckled while pulling out the book from under the counter.

He handed it to me and my fingers brush the smooth and fresh covers. I smell the scent of fresh ink and I quickly pay for it. I am holding it in my arms and embracing the book when I almost danced my way out.

I need to read it, right now. The bright colored covers are making me want to read it and I bit my lower lip. The park area in the nearby seems like a good solution.

At the park I placed my bike to lean against a tree and I sat down on the ground. “Fantamasia,” I read the title in whisper. Slowly and with shaking hands I opened the cover and started to read the first page. The story captured me and I’m smiling while I’m reading it.

“Topsy Tops Topaz,” I hear a mocking voice from above and I glance up. Yeah, it’s my worst nightmare called my life. The life of Topaz, the one who people dislike for unthinkable reasons. I gulped and I stare eye to eye to the bully. “Let me be,” I whispered.

They were laughing coldly and then one of the guys pulled me up. While he yelled some of his spit flew to my face and I held my breath. “You’re so freaking annoying!” The guy with long red hair glared at me. “But I didn’t do anything!” I pleaded and hold my hands in protecting position.

“Oh, is the annoying bookworm scared,” one brown haired tall guy said with sarcasm. The lump in my throat grew and I got scared when they pushed me against the tree.

“She will wee herself,” the red haired boy said and I shook my head. Then the brown haired one grabbed my book. “Give it back!” I yelled but then the red haired boy pulled me from my hair and I whined in pain.

I tried to use my elbow to broke free but the two guys were stronger. It was painful when they were pressing me against the tree from my wrists and my eyes were tearing up. “Woohoo, a cry baby,” they kept on making fun of me. “Let’s see if you can cry more!” I see how the red haired one is lifting his hand up and slowly turning his fingers into fist, my heart is beating faster and I’m pleading them to stop. They don’t care and I close my eyes.

“STOP THAT!” I hear a familiar voice yelling and then I hear someone running on the pavement. Right when I opened my eyes again I feel how the bullies let go of me. The sun is shadowing the one who came to save me. He pulled the bad guys away from me and is pushing them back. “Lay off! She didn’t do anything,” the boy snapped at them.

The black hair that’s always sticking everywhere I know anytime. “Jeff,” I whispered when I see him leaning back and avoiding a hit from bully’s fist. He is a good friend of mine from school. “You need more than that to beat me,” Jeff laughed and kicked the brown haired one down. However it made him be vulnerable for a moment and the red haired bully used the situation and hit him.

Jeff wipes some blood away from his mouth and glares at the two. “I said, back off!” Jeff yelled and run towards them. The red haired one grunted when Jeff bumped into his stomach with force and elbow first. They fell to ground and Jeff beats him. The brown haired guy is staring at the two.

The situation is almost unbelievable. Soon I realized that Jeff was beating the guy up still and I whisper his name. He isn’t reacting. “Jeff?” I said again and he didn’t hear me now either. “JEFF!” I yelled when he was about to punch the unconscious guy again. I pulled Jeff away, his lip had a cut as well as his corner of eye.

Jeff was panting and then he looked at me,” Are you okay?” He said and touched my cheek, I pushed his hand away and my cheek warmed up. “Yeah but what about him?” I point at the guy.

Jeff groaned, “You seriously think of that lowlife’s wellbeing? He will live.” Jeff sighed. He bent down and took something from the ground which he handed to me. “My book!” I said happily and took it. I noticed some bloody finger prints on the cover and how Jeff looked at his hands. “Uh, sorry,” he said and messed up his hair.

“I live in the nearby.. You really need to clean yourself up,” I sighed when the brown haired bully was helping the red haired one out from the scene. “You think?” Jeff said without any trace of emotion and I nodded.

At my place I made him sit on the couch while I fetched some supplies. He was looking around my living room when I returned and I gently started to clean up his face. “So… tell me. Why do you always come to help me out?” I whispered.

“I was just going to buy some milk. That’s all. I was in the nearby,” he said coldly. “Yeah but you didn’t need to do anything… usually people just pass when they see situations like that. Why you’re different?” I said and patted his lip with damp napkin.

“I hate bullies,” he said simply. “Me too,” I agreed and continued. Then he shook his head, “No you don’t. I had older sister before.” He said suddenly and I felt curious. He has always been a bit quiet about himself and not telling much.

“What happened?” I asked as I cleaned up his eyebrow. “She died. Killed herself. Because she was bullied. End of story,” Jeff said and I saw the sadness in his eyes. I nodded and continued.

“I want you to be safe,” he suddenly said and I stopped cleaning him up. “Do you think that I would?” I gasped and he kept staring at me. The serious look in him made him look mysterious to everyone, he was handsome if you ask any girl at school. However he could care less about the attention.

He sighed, “I like you Topaz.” My heart fluttered, what did he just say? Am I in some sort of romance novel right now.  A dreamy guy comes to help a damsel in stress and then confesses. Nope, not happening to me.

“Did you hear me?” He said and waved his hand in front of my eyes. “Umm.. sorry you’re a great friend,” I laughed nervously and for few seconds he showed me a smile. Gosh, I want to see it again. The smile of his was.. capturing.

“Do it again,” I whispered and he cocked his eyebrow. “What?” He snapped. I flinched and then he did it again while he chuckled. “W-what’s so amusing?” I said and turned my head away. “You,” he grinned and my body just melted.

I cleared my throat and stood up, “WELL! Hot chocolate time.” I said and rushed into kitchen. Quickly I did some hot chocolate and put some whipped cream on top. He was still sitting on the couch when I took the drinks.

He took his hot chocolate and I took mine. “Whoa… you didn’t save the cream,” he said while staring at his cup. “Shut up and just drink it,” I said and took a sip. When I took the mug from my lips I see him staring at me and his mouth is twitching.

I gulped and touched corner of my mouth. Great, cream stains… hmm.. “What, haven’t you seen Santa’s elf before,” I said while alternating my voice. He started to laugh and he spilled some of his chocolate on him. He took the napkin and wiped his lap. “Seriously Topaz, you’re one crazy girl,” he smiled.

“Yeah, I know,” I chuckled and leaned forward and took a napkin too from the tray. “Stop,” Jeff whispered and I see how he stands up and comes to the chair where I am sitting. He kneels down and touches my cheek. “J-Jeff?” I gasped and he leans forward, I feel his breath near my skin while he hesitates for a moment.

Then he did it. He freaking kissed the corner of my mouth, he kept on kissing. When he ended it my heart was racing, “W-why did you do that?” I gulped and he smiled while holding my cheek still. His thumb brushed gently against my cheek. “I cleaned it up,” he whispered and his hand moved so he could touch my lips with his finger.

Again I hold my breath. “I lied,” Jeff said. “Of what?” I whispered and he smiled. “I just want to kiss you.. I like you,” he said and then bit his lower lip before he pressed his lips against mine. He hold them still for a moment and then I moved mine slightly. It felt soft and nice. He muffled and moved his lips, they were kissing my lower lip.

His hand went into my hair and I kissed him back. My hand went behind of his back and slowly he stood up and took my hand. Our kiss didn’t broke even once when he wrapped his arms around me.

After the kiss he was looking at me with blush on his cheeks. “Say something?” His voice was cracking and I see how he was like waiting for a sign. “I love you,” the words run from my mouth and he turned into deep red. “So that’s it?” He gulped and I look away. “We’re not friends anymore?” He whispered and I shook my head. I let go of him and I feel painful inside.

“Be my girlfriend,” he suddenly said and I turn my head quickly to him. He seems nervous, not the usual Jeff who could give less about everything. “I would love to,” I grinned and he chuckled before kissing me again.