"You two are dating?!" He exclaims. Austin immediately puts him in a headlock with one hand and covering his mouth with the other. "Shut up, Hen!" He hisses and Henry tries to push his hand away from him.

Judging by Austin's grimace face and how he just pulled away his hand from Henry's mouth as fast as lightning, I think it's safe to say that Henry just licked my boyfriend's palm.

"Fuck you!" He spits out as he wipes the saliva onto his pants. "That was an unpleasant shit you just did there, Hen." I shake my head in disappointment but Henry seems unfazed by it.

"It's not my fault that your boyfriend was covering my mouth with his hand and it was certainly for the wrong reason too." I scrunch up my nose in disgust. "Ew, stop with your perverted thoughts." I cringe and then walk towards Austin's side. "I can't believe you just said that out loud, man. Not cool at all." Austin flips him the bird but Henry just laughs it off.

"Well, I had to save myself somehow. Even if that means spreading germs to you." He defends himself and Austin sprints to the restroom - probably to wash his unhygienic hands.

I turn to face Henry. "I trust that you won't tell anyone?" It was suppose to be a statement but somehow it came out as a question. He rolls his eyes and then pretends to zip his mouth, afterwards, he throws away the key. "Your secret is safe with me. But I got to say, it's kinda obvious." He points out.

"Really?" I squeak. The last thing I need is people making this a huge news around the school. "I guess so. I mean, you both walked together around the school and the school badminton team saw how bad his temper was when you left the hall." I know Austin has a temper but he doesn't really show it much, that's why this new piece of information sparks an interest in me.

"What do you mean?" I push him to say more.

He shrugs. "Well, one of my friends told me that Austin almost punch Zach in the face for making you leave. He was so pissed that Zach didn't tell him what did he tell you exactly so he was about to throw a punch at him."

I raise an eyebrow. "Almost? So that means that he didn't actually punch Zach, right?" I ask, praying that the whole punching incident in class didn't occur again.

"Yeah. My friend told me that Austin was about this-" He pinches his fingers to show me what he means. "-close to hit him but somehow, he looked at the door and then calm down. Just because he didn't throw punches doesn't mean that he didn't yell at him though. It wasn't a nice scene to watch." Henry ends his story with a shrug. "It was obvious that Austin likes you or he wouldn't be able to control his temper nor even shout at his own mentor."

I remember that two weeks ago, I pointed at Austin and told him that he needs to calm his shit down in class right after Zach threw a punch at him. I guess Austin knows better than to punch him. Maybe my words lingers in his mind.

"Well, I've got to go. By the way, I think you two look good together." He gives me a smile and goes into his class.

Austin comes into my vision right after Henry went into his class. "What did I miss?" He questions. Without saying another word, I hug him with pride. "Whoa, what the hell is this for, honey?" He asks as he hugs back.

"I love you." I say simply and hug him tighter. Truth is, I am actually proud that Austin controlled his temper and that he calm his shit down, knowing that violence is never the answer. I am glad that he made the right choice to put down his fist. But then again, I also wonder if he is ever going to tell me.

After a minute or two, I pull back. "I'm proud of you."

He raises an eyebrow. "For what?" He asks, confusion lacing in his voice.

"For not throwing a punch at Zach." I state and for some reasons, the colour of his face drains. "H-How did you know about that?" He stutters. Apparently, I think that he isn't planning on telling me about it any time soon and I think that there's something more behind the story.

"Henry told me the whole thing. Why didn't you tell me about this?" I give him a quizzed look, crooking my head to the side. "Were you even planning on telling me?" I add.

He sighs and scratches the back of his neck. "Honestly, I did throw a punch at Zach. And no, I wasn't planning on telling you that I punched one of your closest friend."

I take it back; I am not proud of him.

I gasp. "But Henry said-" He chirps in. "I punched him when everyone else went down to buy a drink. All that's left is me and Zach. The coach said that he was going to his car to take more shuttlecocks for us so I took that as a chance to do what I've should've done when everyone was in the room."

"What the hell? But your knuckles weren't busted or anything; how is possible that you hit him but-" He cuts me off again. "It was only one punch, Par. I didn't get into a fight so of course my knuckles are okay. But, his-" He taps his nose. "-is probably broken. I had to make us even somehow."

I shriek when he said that he broke Zach's nose. "Well violence isn't an option, Austin. It never is. I'm okay if you want to scream at him but right after you raise up your arm, it's not alright." I face-palm. "I thought you were better than this. That's why I saw Zach holding his nose the next day; it was fucking broken."

"It's not my fault that he made you mad." He defends himself.

"It's not my fault that you can't control your temper." I snap back. "The least you could do is tell me but you didn't. That's what disappointed me the most. I had to get the information from someone else." I shake my head.

Austin frowns. "Are you mad at me now?"

I sigh. "No, just disappointed."

He instantly pulls me into a hug. "I'm sorry. I should've known better than to keep this from you. Especially that it involves fists and friends." I nod and rest my head on his chest, not really having the power to argue anymore.

"Do you still love me?" He murmurs like a small child.

"Are you kidding me? I couldn't stop loving you even if I try." I cry out and hug him tighter, actually feeling bad that he thought that I don't love him anymore. "Couples fight, baby. No one has a perfect relationship." I pull away and wrap my arms around his neck.

He sighs in relief. "I'm scared to lose you. You are the only thing that keeps me sane in this hectic world."

My heart flutters - for what seemed like the bajilionth time since I've met him - at his words. "You get to keep me forever, if you want too, that is." I mutter.

Austin smiles at me and I know that we are alright. "I'd like that very much."

We hug it out and then we go our separate ways. Before I go into class, I blow a kiss to him and he catches it with his hand, putting it on his heart right after. I duck my head down to hide the blush on my cheeks and then go inside.

My eyes are still on the floor but I had a sense that everyone was staring at me. I look up and I was right. Everyone - except Cara who has her nose stuck in a book and probably her own ass too - is staring at me like I just committed the biggest crime in the world.

"What?" I question them and it came out harsher than I intended it to be. Everyone continue doing whatever they were doing before they stare at me like a madman. I shake my head and walk towards my seat. Zach turns to me, opens his mouth to say something but then he closes it. He then turns to talk to Tucker.

"Mind telling me why did everyone stared at me like I had three heads just now?" I ask to practically no one.

"Everyone saw how you and Austin acted so lovey-dovey in the cafeteria just now." Alyssa clarifies as she turns to face me. "The rumours about you two dating are spreading around the school like hot grilled cheese." She adds.

My eyes widen. "Rumours are spreading?" Well technically it's not a rumour because it's fact but still, I don't want people to make this thing so huge that even the teachers know about this.

She nods. "Yeah, people were talking about it and some of the students - including yours truly - are shipping it very hard." She gives me a massive grin. "I think you two look cute together. But sadly, you two aren't dating, huh?"

I hesitate a little before saying, "No, we are just friends."

"Aw, that's too bad." She frowns but then she shrugs. "Oh well, I still ship it even though the ship will not sail any time soon." Don't worry, Alyssa, I thought in my head. The ship is already sailing.

I smile. "You ship a lot of people together, Al. Don't you ship yourself with someone else?" She gives me a puzzled look. "And who exactly should I ship myself with?" She asks, accompanied with a you-better-not-mention-anyone-stupid look.

I turn to look at Tucker and Alyssa follows suit. "Oh hell no. Not that little shit." She shakes her head and waves her hand in a disgusted matter. What captures my eye is that there is a hint of redness creeping its way into her cheeks.

A real dead giveaway.

I give her a knowing smirk. "Alyssa Quinn, you like Tucker Kops!" I announce and she immediately covers my mouth. Deja vu much. "I swear if you don't shut that big mouth of yours, I will personally help you with that." She grits her teeth.

"Let me go." My words muffle by her palm. She shakes her head. "Not until you promise to not shout around this little information. This is between you and me." I nod vigorously and she slowly pulls away her palm from my mouth.

I decided to play with her.

"Ah," I open my mouth like I was about to shout something and her eyes widen. When her palm closes my mouth, I "choo" into her palm.

The sneezing trick always works. "Why did you cover my mouth? I was only sneezing." I say and then a real sneeze comes my way. "Achoo." I sneeze into her palm.

She instantly backs her hand away. "Ew, germs." She flicks her hand like she is flicking away the germs on her hand.

I shrug and then give out a laugh. "Should've trusted me. This is what you get." I snicker as someone taps my shoulder. I turn and see Zach with a unreadable expression on his face.

"I'm sorry." He apologises and I roll my eyes. "Are we still on this? You apologised every single day since the after-school badminton practice and it's becoming annoying." I point out and cross my arms in front of my chest.

He furrows his eyebrows. "I didn't mean to ruin your relationship with Austin. I'm just looking out for you." I shake my head. "No one's relationship is ruined and it's alright. It's in the past now so let's just move on."

Before he can open his mouth to speak, there is a knock on the classroom door. "I'll get it!" Kendall declares and opens the door.

"Ranielle, what in hell's name do you have in your hands?" Her voice echoes throughout our classroom. No one seems to understand what was the commotion about but when Ray steps into the classroom, everyone gapes at the item in her hands.

"Starbucks!" Someone at the back shouts as practically every one in the class runs towards Ray. "And flowers too." Kendall points out.

"Whoa, hey! Stay back!" She yells and everyone takes a step back. She sighs and then shoves the items into my hands. I raise an eyebrow. "What?" I ask, confused. "Who are these from?" I questions but she only gives me a wink.

"He told me to give it to you and all I can say is that you are one lucky bitch." She states as everyone shows a sulk look on their faces and walk back to their seats, sad that the Starbucks drink wasn't for them.

I giggle to myself and then take the note that was attached on the bouquet of flowers.

Dear Par,

I was hoping that we were going to share the Starbucks together like they do in those movies but then my mum came to school late so I guess I'll just leave you with it. The bouquet of flowers is just an icing on top.

Btw, you know how much I hate writing, right? But for you, I'll make an exception.

Enjoy your Starbucks, honey. I got you your fav: caramel frappucino.

From,

Your utterly awesome bf

I look at the Starbucks in my hand and the flowers on my desk. I take a sniff from the flowers and smile at his unnecessary gesture.

Ray was right; I am one lucky bitch.