Chapter ten

I feel someone's presence and i immediately know it is not Jason because i know he has not even arrived at the store. So i look up and my thoughts are confirmed, i immediately roll my eyes in annoyance, Jason leaves for a second and guys come rushing.

It is a guy I do not know, but he looks a bit familiar and what is more annoying is what he says "remember me?" He says this with a friendly smile, Like I am really supposed to remember him. I shake my head and continue scrolling down my phone looking at recent posts on Facebook. "What a bummer" he says feigning disappointment as he takes the seat next to me. Of course.

"Oh?" I remark and he nods "i thought maybe after the kiss we shared you would not forget me" he says. A kiss? Oh no! When last did i get drunk? And besides even if i did, i think I would remember those lips, they are truly perfectly sculpted "what kiss?" I demand, he chuckles and runs his hand over his face "was i that bad of a kisser?" I realise that he is sort of a good guy and there is no point in me being mean and rude to him for no reason so i lose the attitude.

"Sorry, i don't wanna be rude but i really don't know what you're talking about and besides if you want to hang out with me you can just say so, no need to go about it the way you're attempting" i say with a small smile "wow Hazel, so you really don't remember me?" He says looking straight into my eyes that i look away into the field, "you even know my name" i point out.

"Of course i do who doesn't?" He says matter of factly. Of course, the Facebook post. I instantly get annoyed "you know what if you're one of those creepy Facebook stalkers who want to sleep with me or see my boobs then forget it!" I spit as i stand up, since the post I have been getting inboxes from horny bastards asking to sleep with me or for nudes that is the reason why I have stopped checking my Facebook inboxes and now they come face to face, I am getting worried about my safety. Caleb messed up my life. I hate him!

"Whoa relax! We kissed last Friday, during a game of spin the bottle, remember at Vanessa's crib?" He says looking up at me. Oh, i purse my lips in embarrassment and sit back down "shoot! I'm so sorry, you should've just said that in the first place" he smiles his eyes never leaving mine and waves his hand, "no it's ok, I'm sorry you had to go through something like that" i nod and he smiles still looking at me.

So much eye contact! I seriously cannot handle it "can you look elsewhere?" I lightly scold him with a smile "you're too beautiful not to look at" he says still looking at me "well thanks but your gaze is a bit unsettling" he looks away for a moment and back to me "I'm going back to my crew here comes Mr nerdy pants, i hope i can have another talk with you, you're interesting" that is when i take a good look at him, he has got dark skin, with rough hair and he has hazel eyes a very weird combination.

"See you around" i say and he is gone that is when i see Jason approaching and it hits me he said here comes Mr nerdy pants, oh no he called Jason that? He must go to the same school as us, i try to remember the kiss but i really cannot all i can remember about that day is Caleb and that girl and the humiliation i felt but the kiss nope.

"Who was that and what was he doing here?" Jason asks as he takes a seat on his previous spot and hands me a can of Sprite and a straw he also bought himself the same beverage "it was just a guy from school" i say even though I am not sure he goes to the same school as us. He nods and we start eating, the sandwiches i made and turns out he doesn't eat fish. "What?! What kinda coloured guy are you? Aren't all coloureds supposed to be really fond of fish?" I ask him and he just shrugs "i just don't like it" "you're really weird" we both laugh.

About 20 minutes into the soccer match i see Vanessa and Thabo walking hand in hand, followed by a group of people including, Megan, Cathy, their boyfriends, a few mutual friends and a few i do not recognise and of course the king himself and his annoying girlfriend who is wearing a grey sports bra and a white bum short, half of her flat butt is all out, argh an attention seeker. I did not think it would be possible for me to loathe someone the way that i do her.

"You want to leave?" Jason asks me and i shake my head "no Jase it's fine we can stay" "you're sure? We can always check out netball, long jump or relay?" "Positive, i won't let them get to me and ruin my day i love soccer and that's exactly what I'll watch" i say a bit too harsh but he just nods. Miss skimpy clothing leads the way and they all follow her to a seat below us, she's with my ex-boyfriend and now she's replaced me in the crew! When i look up Caleb is eyeing me and i cannot even read his expression, why is he even looking at me? Most importantly why am i looking at him? I look away quickly and try to take a deep breath, but i cannot, my throat feels dry that no air can come in or out, I feel like i cannot breathe so i stand quickly and run to the direction of the bathroom.

I quickly find an empty stall, close the toilet sit and weep, i do not really know why I am crying but i have a list of possibilities,

1. Caleb is here

2. Caleb is here with her

3. I feel like they forgot all about me they got there and didn't even greet me, I am not sure i would have responded but that does not matter

4. I miss my friends, especially Vanessa she would know what to say right now

5. I miss Caleb so freaking much it hurts 6. I love Caleb and he does not care about me, he keeps showing up with her

7. I am pathetic and i just embarrassed myself by running off like that and now i cannot go back.

When I have cried and feel a bit better, i wipe my tears away and leave the bathroom I will just wave Jason over from here and we will go watch something else i really cannot be in the same place as them let alone that close, i do not want to embarrass myself more than i already did. I get out and bump into someone. Caleb. Argh! I feel like banging my head through the wall "are you okay?" He asks looking into my eyes, fake concern spread on his handsome features, i scoff and look for Jason because i really cannot go back there. "Haze come on talk to me, what's bothering you?" He says, and i wanna laugh like really laugh, this guy is really crazy. "You are, wherever i go you're there i just can't breathe with you in my way like literally" he breathes out seemingly defeated.

"Why won't you just talk to me? Or at least listen to what I'm going to say?" He sighs and scratches his head "because i don't want to!" I say harshly "is it because of that square you've been chilling with lately?" He says clearly annoyed, "what? Let me guess you're refering to Jason aren't you? What's with everyone calling him names?" "So it is because of him? Come on he's not the guy for you" "and you are?" He nods. Wow. "Caleb don't you get tired of playing me? I'm finally at a better place with someone new, and I'm happy why won't you just back off?" I lie and continue "You had your chance and you blew it, and to add on that you humiliated me!"

He immediately rushes off to the benches and i realise where he is going I have got no choice but to follow him, he is really fast that i have to run to catch up to him, he quickly grabs Jason by his collar and pulls him up but Jason is quicker than him, he pushes him off of him and Caleb is caught off guard so he tips back but regains his balance as fast as he lost it "I'm warning you! Stay the fuck away from her" he yells in Jason's face but Jason looks unfazed "or what? You're not her boyfriend so you don't have a say you messed up your chance man, leave her alone" he says and i decide to interfere i do not want Caleb punching Jason.

Because i know it would be my fault, Caleb stormed off thinking Jason and i are dating "Caleb leave us alone please, Jase let's get out of here" i say and grab the bags while Caleb and Jason share a look. I look around me and everyone is staring at us, i am tempted to say something anything, but i do not, i am exhausted of all the drama surrounding my life, i want to enjoy a drama free life, if i start verbally attacking them now, i am going to look like i am crazy and i am not, so Jason and i quietly descend the stairs as i feel all their eyes boring holes behind my back and we finally exit the stadium.

Jason and I decide to go to the park and hang out while we finish our lunch Caleb did not ruin our day after all. We decided to play 21 questions to get to know each other better, and so far I have learned that his celeb crush is Nomzamo Mbatha, he is more like his dad, and his dad is his role model and the three most important things in his life are family, Education and health, in a girl he goes for brains and he considers study groups fun and apparently we have the same birthdays 26 March.

"Okay second last question, you have a time machine, where and when do you go first?" I ask him "i don't think I'd ever go near that thing so I'll pass, where would you go?" He asks me "I'd go back to the day my mother and father met just to see how she was as a carefree girl who's full of life if she was even that. And just to have a look at my father and probably even prevent his death" i finish sounding a tad sad. "Well that's too many places i thought the question said one place?"

He jokes trying to lighten the mood but it does not work "how did he die?" He questions quietly and I shrug my shoulders "i was two when he died i don't really remember him i don't even know what he looks like there are no photos of him around the house and my mother never talks about him i think she really loved him and losing him was difficult for her so she got rid of every memory of him and you won't believe this but she's never had a man in her life ever since."

"I'm sorry to hear that, but she has to know how you feel i mean it's really hurting you. You should try talking to her" i just shrug mentally calculating the times I have attempted to have this talk with her but she always just shut me down i do not think i have it in me to try again so i just give Jason a small nod.

"Ok last question, what is your biggest fear?" I question and he seems to be thinking about it "that has to be The Unknown, i mean that's all i ever think about, not knowing what's gonna happen really gives me the chills what about you?" I lightly chuckle "giving birth"

"what?! Tell me you're joking i mean a lot of women have children some about 8 of them and your biggest fear is birth? Come on" "no I'm being serious, I'm not really a big fan of pain and during birth a woman endures a lot of it. They say a human body can bear only up to 45 del, that's the unit of pain and yet at the time of giving birth the mother feels up to 57 del and that is similar to 20 bones getting fractured at the same time can you imagine that." "Whoa i had no idea, but still, women were born to endure pain." "I'm not debating with you on this one I'm just gonna pretend i didn't hear you" i say and he just smiles.

"Today was fun though right?" I ask him as we stand to leave "it was, very, thanks for agreeing to come with me" i smile and look up at him and he is staring at me "what?" I question and he slowly leans and he gently kisses me on the lips and my eyes widen as soon as my mind comprehends what is happening. When i do not return the kiss he pulls away "sorry i should've waited a little longer forgive me?" He asks softly but I am stunned into silence so i just nod, i do not even know what he means. And here i thought this friendship was harmless.

We quietly make our way home in the most awkward silence I have ever endured, to say this was the longest walk home ever would be a total understatement. When i get home i quickly take a shower and change into pyjamas. I make my way to the kitchen where my mother is making spaghetti and meatballs i do not even know how to start a conversation with her so i just grab a glass and pour water and drink not looking at her.

"You can quit playing netball" she says quietly, yes! Oh yes! "really?" I say sounding surprised and hopeful "yes" she says in a monotone but i am really glad to hear that word coming out of her mouth instead of her infamous 'no' "thank you Ma" i quickly hug her from the back and she stiffens a bit at first but relaxes a bit afterwards so i let go. "How are koko and papi?" "They're ok, they said they miss you and to tell you to visit" "I'll visit them soon" with that we are okay again.

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