Nathan Brooke.

Unexpectedly Yours: When Timing Turns...❣️

Being in this new environment had been the craziest thing I've done my entire life. Never did I think once that I'd become this different version of myself in the last couple of years. Trust me my past is hideous as comes. I tried so hard to get a hold of myself. I was never a bright student, never had a knack for studying -at all. Now the thought almost seems foreign to me, but I got to do this for my sake. My parents did everything they could to keep me out of a non boarding school.

I got into fights, beat people up, got beat up, didn't really make it in academics. Transferred from several schools, still no one hit me like this one. It seems change is really getting to me.

On my way to class during the morning period, I pass by the classrooms area and saw her seated there,by the window. Debbie-Jeffery's ex. He's got good taste. Her rounded face,and delicate jawline ,her curves and the way her big eyes blink severally when embarrassed was intoxicating. I know, I've met her just once,but can't you get such description from just a single meeting? She seemed pretty interesting. I'm looking forward to more encounters but she's not in my too priorities right now.

I take a seat on my locker and Jeffery comes over.

" What's up, bro?"

He greets me and we do a bro hug. He leans against my desk.

" What's good?" I ask.

" So what do you think if her?"

The question hits me like a blow in the gut.

" Who?"

I feign cluelessness.

" Debbie. Do you like her?"

I laugh. Short and curious.

" Like her? Bro. You know I'm not into all that lovey-dovey stuff. Besides,, I got better things to think about than... That."

I say bluntly. He just shakes his head.

" When will you? You've never been in a relationship before. You ain't getting any younger, dude. Open up"

He talks my shoulder with intent and the teacher walks in for the first period of the day. He leaves me be, drowning in my thoughts. I hate to be haunted like this.

*Bell rings*

The class periods pushed in deeper till midday and we're out on our lunch break. it's really stressful though the school year just begun. Still, I can't quIte get Jeffrey's words out of my head. I've never had many love interests then what's making me hesitant? I can't pinpoint what actually going on.

I lean at the pillar by the classroom block, and my eyes stops on a particular figure. Debbie. Her laughter is very audible even from here. She runs around like a kid. So carefree and nonchalant-or so it seems to me. I watch her longer than usual,not noticing when Jeffery and Leroy are focused at what I'm so focused on.

" Bro!"

I snap out of it.

" Damn it, Leroy. You're trying to give me a heart attack?!"

I snap. I glare at both of them who seem to be enjoying themselves.

" Not funny"

" ooh, what a grouch. We haven't been here long and you've got a crush?"

Leroy presses further

" Will you cut it out?"

I face them fully.

" I don't have a crush on her. Besides, she's Jeffrey's ex. I can't like her."

" oh, smooth"

Jeffery just looks at me. I. never one to banter or lie. I'm always as straight as you see me.

" Don't, Nate. This isn't about me, but you. Don't bring it up every time you see her or me. We're over Ra long time ago. She ended it herself."

Jeffery says.

" Yeah,she did. Remember what she said," circumstances". I saw the way you looked at her man. Stop fooling yourself. you're still in love with her. Admit it, and it might help You a lot"

A dark shadow crosses his face and the playful expression becomes serious. His fair skin red from burning rage.

" I've told you already, Nate. we're over and done. Sure,it was "circumstantial" so what? We're done. It doesn't change that fact."

I look at him in his eyes. His golden brown eyes burn with restrained rage. I decide to stop.

" Fine, chill. I get it."

He doesn't say another then leaves. I watch his retreating back.

" Not cool man"

Leroy shakes his head and leaves too. I sigh a run my fingers through my curls. My gaze stops on her again. Now she's looking right at me. Unable to contain that, I decide to return to class.

Nighttime

7:30 pm.

Heading towards the classrooms for the night session, I was running late for chemistry class because he decided to take out studying time and lecture at night. I'm cumming right now.

I don't realize when I bump into someone.

" Watch it!"

I hear female voice say. That familiar,, sharp edged voice. I look down at her and meet those big eyes.

" Oh...it's you."

Debbie laughs nervously. this meeting is quite awkward I'd say. didn't actually expect to see her again. Well, not again-again, but in a completely different scenario. My expression hard, makes her step back from me a little.

" Yeah. The one and only. Where are you headed when the night has just begun?"

Not that I care to know, just being curious so the situation doesn't feel too awkward.

" Umm,I'm running errands for my language class tomorrow"

She says. Her voice sharper than usual. Although I hate to admit, but she's not bad looking. Almost cute. I nod.

" Okay. Then I won't keep you."

Without another word I side step her and walk away. I don't look back. I'm already too occupied just thinking of chemistry class. I think I'm losing it.

A Week later...

Monday 11: 49 am

It's a day with no classes, no teachers bossinaroundnd the place. I bypass the other game courts and see a group of girls in at the handball court. Already at it. I don't know what made me stop, but I Did.

Then I saw-her. She's a left-winger. Her speed average for her curvy body and the sports attire she wears is crazy fitting. Like hell are guys supposed to focus? I watch her aim for the shot, but miss. She shakes her head and walks away from the field for a break. I force myself not to go to her and turn around for the basketball court.

On arrival, teammates are waiting on me.They wave me over.

" Yo! Look who's here!"

Gavin, one of the strikers say with a small on his face. The others go" yeah!!!

"What's up, cap?"

Oriel gives me a bro salute, so does the others.

" Where coach at?"

I ask.

" Ain't coming in today. Today's a day off for all teachers. Did you forget?"

" No. Just- " I pause." never mind that"

" You'll be the coach for today's practice."

Leroy says and I shake my head with a smile.

" You bastards. You connived behind my back?"

I ask playfully. They laugh

" If not,you would've declined. come on , Coach!"

They say jogging off to the other dend of the court. I'm busy tiring my shoe laces when Aster walks by*

" Yo, Nate? You seem distracted lately. Everything cool?"

I look up at him, and stand up to my full height. I have my hands in my hips.

" Yeah. Why wouldn't it be?"

He shrugs and taps me on the shoulder.

" Just worried man. Since I've known you,you've never been like This. Just thought I'd bring you back to the surface"

With that, he jogs off and meet the others.

" Yeah. Thanks."

I jog over too and join in.

Hours later.

3: 15 pm

Everyone leaves the court greeting me goodbye while I sit there alone, with my thoughts. I run a finger through my hair. I raise my head and see a water bottle sticking to my face. I raise my head higher to see -her. Standing There.With that smile on her face. My eyes rake over her face them down to her curves. I clear my throat.

" Thirsty?"

Her voice comes out wet and nourished. I slowly grab the bottle

" Thanks..."

Is the only thing I got to say.

" Mind if I join you?"

I pause Without much of an answer she sits by me.

" Yeah, sure."

I mumble under my breath, gulping a reasonable amount of water. We sit there in silence for a while.

" So...why're you here? Is there,, something you want?"

I ask casually. She clicks her tongue.

" Yes, actually."

Debbie says and I look down at the bottle in my hands. Waiting for what she wants to say.

" Jeffery never told me he had a brother before"

That took me by surprise. Personal stuff I guess.

"Cousin"

I correct.

" The same thing you know. You're still related by blood"

I shake my head.

" Nah. It's a lot complicated than that."

" Oh."

Is all she says. We go silent again. I feel her eyes on me.

" Nate?"

I feel a pang in my chest at her choice of referring to me.

" I can call you that right?"

She clarifies.

" Err, sure"

" Okay...since I met you at the field two weeks ago for the first time...I felt somehow connected to you...like a spark flies whenever I see you pass by-"

I feel her tiny hands over mine. I then look at her in the eyes. there's nothing there but seriousness dancing in their depths. Her hands tremble a little, but she doesn't pull back.

" I...I like you. And I was hoping you could give me a chance?"

I freeze.

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