1. Trust - The Promise - Jade is Awesome (red queen ebook txt) 📗

broke up? Who cares? So do you like him? ' He said eagerly, looking at Cam suspiciously. Me and Cam looked at eachother and then started laughing out loud.
'Come on lets go to Gym.' I said after I stopped laughing.
'Yeah, Callie told Rob who asked Mick if its true that Jack was in our Chemistry class.... He said yes!' I rolled my eyes.
Josh had another class so he went the other way.
'Did you see the way he got mad when he thought that you liked Jack.' I said to Cam while walking to Gym.
Cam smiled. 'Yeah.' I was shocked. Wait. She knows that Josh liked her? That he was jealous? I stopped. Mainly because we were already in Gym.
'You like him?' I said without sounding too shocked.
'Yeah, Its kind of obvious and I kind of like him back.' True. Josh does make it obvious that he likes her. He just can't control his feelings I guess.
Then I looked at her again. 'Wait. If you like him, then why are you not going out?' I said
'Because he won't ask me. I don't know if its just a crush or he really wants me.'
'Cam, hes shy and scared. Hes shy because he thinks you amazing. Everyday he looks at you with wanting in his eyes.' I said. She blushed and looked down. She knew I was telling the truth. I went on. 'And hes scared that when you do go out, everything will turn into a disaster and he'll have no one.'
She smiled. 'You're right.'
I hugged her and said, 'take your time, when you think you're ready for this, ask him.' She hugged back.
I went into the cubicle and got dressed.
'Right Class, Listen up!.' Mr Roklif shouted eventhough we were a few inches away from him. We were outside in the field. It was warm so I felt okay.
'We are going to warm up by running 4 laps across the field.' We groaned. I like running but for the first lesson of the day, its kind of hard concentrating. After Mr Roklif blowed his whistle we all ran 4 laps.
'So, you ready for the party tonight?' said Cam. She was running beside me.
'I don't know... I don't feel like going and I have nothing to wear.'
'Come on Ruby, its been ages since you've been to a party. And I've got a dress that is perfect for you.'
I sighed. Maybe I should go to this party. I've got nothing to do anyway. I said yes and Cam squealed and ran to her other friend.
I looked at the time. At this point, we're not going to play football. I like football. Its because It seems fun and it makes me happy. Don't ask why.
'Hey.' I turned and saw Conor running near me. He was wearing shorts that reached his knee and a shirt that fit him well. He looked really hot. I nearly tripped but Conor pushed me on to him. We stopped. Everything.
Everything seemed useless. Only us 2 mattered. We were looking into eachothers eyes and we were very close. His eyes sparkled. I looked at him closely now. He had the perfect face. Soft lips, dark and pulled up hair and eyes that you could gaze into forever. From the first time in my life, I wanted him near me. I wanted to hug him, kiss him and tell him everything. I wanted to be with him, I quickly blinked into reality.
'Sorry.' I said while making a space between us. He looked awkwardly to the ground like he felt the same way. Yeah right. He was about to say something but closed his mouth. I smiled awkwardly and started running. What just happened back there? Why did I think all them things. The things that 5 days ago, I would have never thought about him. Was it what I think it was. Was I falling in love? No way. Hes a Riches. We're just not so close friends. We're both really different. I put this all at the back of my mind and kept running. Running away from him. Running away from this feeling.
Chapter 10

I felt dizzy again. I was walking to Chemistry. Late. But first, I had to go to the bathroom. Its nothing serious, I thought to myself. I more like convinced myself. I was having my medicines so what was happening? Cam was already in lesson. I told her to go without me. I didn't want her to see me like this. Pain. It hurt. I coughed and looked at myself in the mirror. Pale. I looked paler than any other day. Whats happening? I quickly put some make up on and put a hat aboove my head to cover my eyes. They were red and swollen. I looked at myself. I can't do it. I can't act like theres nothing wrong. Theres only one thing I can do. I ran. I ran as fast as I can. Ignoring the pain that was digging in my chest.
I stopped. It hurt. I was near the school entrance. I sat down on the floor. Near the gate. Was I dying? Was I getting a heart attack? What was it? Whatever it was, it was bad. I closed my eyes.
'Hey, I didn't know you skived?' I looked back to see Conor. Before he could see my face, I quickly put my head down.
'Conor, I just left something home.' I said before running.
'Stop!' He shouted. I don't want him to see me like this. I look a mess. But I stopped. I knew if I kept on running, he would try to catch me.
I turned to him but put my head down.
'Ruby..' I closed my eyes. Trying to stop my tears from falling. Its hurting. I want to go. Please Please Please...
He came so closed to me. 'Look at me.' He whispered.
'No.' I said. He couldn't make me. 'Please.' He whispered.
I quickly turned away to run but he grabbed my arm. My tears were falling down now. Eventhough he wasn't grabbing my arm hard, It still hurt. Everything hurt.
I couldn't do it. I want to rest. Nothing else. I was dizzy and I just wanted the easiest way out of this.
I sat down. His hand went off me and he sat next to me. We were sitting on the side of the pavement.
He didn't look at me eventhough my face was easy to see. He just looked straight to the tree at the far end.
'You know, we haven't had the best start, have we?' He said still looking.
'Yeah.' The pain didn't hurt much. For some reason, I felt okay with him. But I still felt dizzy.
'How come?'
'Well its kind of obvious.' I said smiling when I remember the first time we met.
He looked at me. He came closer. Then he wiped my tears away that were on my cheek. His touch made me feel more dizzy, but a different kind. I know it sounds wierd, but for some reason, It made sense right now.
'Look at you.' He whispered. I must look like a freak next to him. My hair must be a mess, my makeup must be smudged by the tears and eyes swollen. But all I cared about right now, is him. His eyes were filled with concern, his sad smile, his touch and him. I quickly looked away, noticing that we have been staring at eachother for ages.
He sighed and looked at his watch.
'I'll take you home.' He said while getting up.
I felt dizzy again. And my chest was digging into me and hurting more than I thought it would.
Conor saw the stress on my face. 'Ruby you ok?' He said while touching my shoulder.
I looked at him and nodded. I got up and my chest starting hurting. I couldn't help but swear with anger.
Conor was staring at me.
'Can you stop that?' I said angrily.
'What? I'm worried. Do you need to go to the hospital or something.'
'No, I just need to get home.' I said tears welling up again.
'Ruby, its going to be okay.' He hestitated but then hugged me. His hug was strong. It hurt my chest but I didn't care. It felt like it was supposed to be there. It felt right. For the first time, I felt loved. It wasn't a friendly hug my friends give. It wasn't a confident hug that my mum gave. It was a hug that was loving.
'Carry me.' I whispered. I was too weak. I couldn't walk. The only thing that helped me on my feet was Conor's arm clinging on to me.
He quickly carried me bridal style. I rested my head on his chest. His warm chest. He walking. I didn't care where. My eyes were blurry with tears. I need my medicine. Thats the source to fix this.
He put me in the back of the car. I cuddled up. I wanted to sleep here. So I did.

'Wake up.' I opened my eyes. It was Conor. His handsome face filled with concern. I looked around. I was on my sofa.
I quickly sat up. 'Heres your medicine.' He gave me the tablet and water. He watched me while I swallowed the tablet and water.
'How did you get in?' I said while snuggling to my blanket. I looked under my blanket to see if he didn't do anything appropriate.
He saw me. He smiled. 'Don't worry, I wasn't doing anything stupid. And I found the keys in your bag. You were asleep so I couldn't ask you.'
'I was asleep?' I said. He nodded. He was sitting on the small sofa near the one that I was laying on.
'Yeah, in the car.' I quickly realised what had happened. I told him to carry me and then he carried me home.
'Im so sorry. I never meant to make you do this. I mean, I was ill and I didn't know what I thinking. I swear I-'
He laughed. 'Calm down. Its okay. You looked really ill and I think, after the incident with Cam's dad, I made this my way to say sorry.'
I smiled.
He came closer to me. So close that our noses were about to touch.
'I was worried you know.' He said while putting a stand of my hair behind my ear.
'I thought I was the reason.'
'The reason for what?' I whispered. Theres no need to talk loudly if we were so close to eachother.
'Reason for hurting you.' I stared at him. Why is he being like this? Does he like me? Do I like him back? He came closer and was about to kiss when
I said 'you should go.' He looked at me. I really wanted to kiss him. But as I have told you many times I can't. If my mum knows I like a rich guy then she will go quiet. I dont care if she shouts or if she hits me. I just care if she stops talking to me. She has always been with me. I thought she couldn't handle everything after my dad left. But she picked herself up and looked after me. Being a mum and a dad for me. And this is how I repay her? By doing something that she