Conors P.O.V

Whats wrong with me? I try everything to make her like me but she just backs away. I really like her. I was at home in my home cinema.

Eventhough my favourite movie was on, I couldn't pay attention. Too much on my mind.

'Hey bro, whats up?' Said Rick. He sat next to me. 

'Nothing.' I mumbled. 

He saw the expression on my face and said, 'Oh come on, your thinking of Ruby, aren't you?'

'How did you know?' I said. 

'Man, you always think about her since you met her. Just ask her out man.' I looked at him like he just said something impossible.

'Are you serious? She hates me.' I said. 

It is true. Ever since I met her, she just tried to back off. When she was ill, I wanted to help her. But the only reason she needed my help was because she was too ill to say no. If she wasn't very sick, she would have told me to get lost.

'Conor, your crazy. She likes you. I've seen the way she looks at you.' He said pausing the screen so I'll focus on him. 

He looked like he wasn't kidding. To tell you the truth, I thought I was too good for Ruby. But I'm not. Shes beautiful. Shes too good for me. I want her so bad. I've never felt like this. 

But then I remember the time when I carried her home. Her head resting on my chest. Her comfort as I put her to the back seat. She did like me. But that was the same time when she rejected my kiss. Her eyes said she wanted to kiss me but telling me that I should go now when I was about to kiss her? That was different. Its like she said the wrong line and the wrong time. It didn't fit.

'Forget it' I said coldly. I went out of the room before Rick could say anything. 

But Rick had a point. Even I thought that she liked me. The way she smiles at me and the way her green beautiful eyes leave me staring. How can she not like me? I'm the perfect guy. Every girl wants me and every guy wants to be me. 

I'm rich, handsome, tall and smart. Which fool wouldn't look for that in a man? Well she didn't. I went to my room but my butler asked me if I wanted anything before I went inside.

'No, Just tell Rick I'm out if he asks where I am.' I said. 

I knew Rick was going to try again to convince me but its not going to work. Him and Matt are the best brothers. They understand me because they're just like me. Even when its been 3 months since I've seen my dad because hes always busy in work, my brothers help me out. 

I have a big sister Cassie who is 19. She lives with her husband in Scotland. They fell in love when Cassie was just 16 and my dad didn't like the marriage because the husband wasn't rich. But I've met him and he is decent man and I know he'll look after my sister. I love my sister. She comes a few times a year to make sure we are okay. My dad does know about her coming to see us but he doesn't mind. 

I don't have a mother. She died when I was just 6. I miss her all the time. I have a nanny who looks after us. Who signs our report cards when we were small and who comes into school when the teacher phones in saying we were naughty. She is the best. 

I sat on my Kingsize bed and cllrf Alex. He was at the party and I wanted to know If Ruby was there. If she was, I wanted to try again. I can't lose her. 

'Hey Conor. You coming to the party?' said Alex. He was drunk and I could hear the music out loud. I couldn't hardly hear what he was saying.

'Nah, Is Ruby there?' I said nearly shouting.

'Who's Ruby?' He said. I rolled my eyes. He knew who she was but he called her something else.

'The hot redhead.' I said feeling embarrased with myself.

'Oh her. Nah, she isn't here but her friend blondie is here kissing a dude.' He said, tumbling over words. 

Before he could say anything else, I disconnected the call. Why isn't she there? She might be still ill. I hope she's okay. I wanted to call her but how and what would I say? I sighed and laid down on my bed.

Ruby’s P.O.V

I walked to school feeling better than before. You could even see from my clothes that I'm feeling better. I have jeans on with a purple jumper becuase it is kind of cold. I get to my locker to get my English book out. Mrs Rain is teaching us today so I'm kind of happy. 

'Hey Ruby, feeling good?' Cam said while taking her book out of the locker. 

'Yeah.' She was smiling like an idiot. I laughed.

'Why are you so happy?'

'Well you wouldn't guess what happened!' She screamed cheerfully. 

I rolled my eyes. 'What happened?' We were walking to english now.

'Me and Josh kissed!' She said smiling to herself. 

I stopped walking. Did I hear right? Did she just say that she and Josh... Wait, maybe I heard wrong.

'What did you say?' I said to her slowly. 

'I said, Me and Josh are together. We are girlfriend and boyfriend.' She said slowly and excitingly.

I can't believe this. They are officially going out! I cannot believe this. I always thought this would happen but I never knew how I would feel. Let me tell you, I feel great! 

'I can't believe this!' I jumped excitedly. I hugged Cam and squeezed her tightly 

'I... can't... breathe.' She said out of breath. I stopped and looked at her. I wasn't going to cry was I? 

'Hey Ruby, whats up?' I looked around to see Rick with his brothers. 

Conor was smiling at me and was amused by my weird action. Matt was checking a girl out and was too busy on his phone.
They looked at me like I was crazy. Oh, I was still smiling like an idiot.

'I...' I coudn't speak. I was too happy.

'Shes just really happy about something, thats all.' Cam said for me. She quickly dragged me to English before I could scream with happiness.

'Right Class, today we are going to learn about Romeo and Juliet. Can you please write some themes in the book?' We groaned. I was sitting next to Cam. The class was full and 3 people had to fit into 1 table. I smiled. 

'So I-' Cam was about to continue when another teacher q through the door. She must work in reception. She gave a paper to Miss Rain and then left. 

Me and Cam exchanged a look. When we were about to talk again, Mrs Rain called Cam to the desk. I couldn’t make out what they were saying. 

Cam came back to the desk and started packing her stuff.
'What happened?'

'I have to go home, Mum is calling me about something.' She said with anger in her voice. 'She didn't even tell me.'

'So are you coming back?' I said.

'Nope, but I'll text you later okay?' She said while I helped her pack her stuff.

I nodded and smiled. She smiled and left. I wonder what her mother needed her for.

'Ruby.' I looked back to see who called my name.

It was Josh, he was sitting next to Conor who was too busy on his phone. He was looking great. He had a blue shirt that matched his eyes. He looked brilliant.

Josh called me again. I didn't know that I was staring at Conor. I quickly blushed. 

'What happened to Cam?' Josh asked. There was concern in his voice. I smiled. Josh and Cam make a great couple and I hope it all works out.

'Well?' Josh said. He was sitting 2 seats back from my seat. 

'Her mum called.' I said. He nodded. I looked behind Josh to see Rick and Josh. They were doing their work. Surprising.

By: Shiza Fatima