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Arabella Rivera

“Arabella this is Christian, our new transfer. Christian Arabella, our top student in this school.” Mr. Gibbern said proudly.

Transferring to a new school in your last

year?

Christian’s smile stretches as the blue of his eyes twinkle happily. “Really? Then I’m afraid you’ll have some competition this year Arabella.” The way he said my name was almost like he was tasting it on the tip of his tongue.

His smile was very contagious, which also made me crack a small smile. “I like a little competition.” I stated.

Christian laughs lightly and turns his attention back to Mr. Gibbern. “Seeing that Christian over here is new to this school, he’ll need someone to show him around. Who better to show him than the most reliable student?” Mr. Gibbern boasts.

The ache in my belly because of anxiety,

e ache in my belly because of anxiety, finally eases knowing I wasn’t in trouble but just needed to be a tour guide

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“Are you okay with that Arabella?” His bushy brow with tiny white hairs raises i n question.

I shook my head. “I’ll be happy to.”

Anything was better than being in trouble. Besides, he was boasting me quite a lot, so that’s the least I could do.

“Great.” He clapped his hand and brought both his elbows to rest on his cherry oak wooden desk. “You two can be on your way then.”

Christian rises to his feet, swinging the black bag strap over his shoulder and makes his way over to me. “Thank you

for the opportunity to study here Mr. Gibbern. I promise to beat your top student over here.” Christian jerks his thumb towards me and chuckles.

our school. Please if you need anything, I am available. As for beating Arabella, good luck.”

were

quite a few inches, still, his height wasn’t as

much faith in you. You must be one of a kind.” Christian smiled, revealing his white teeth. For a second there I thought he had just come out of

he flirting with

the thought, I answered him with a

to show exactly that.” Uhm, am I suppose

schedule.” My face

like a fine painting. I

I was very surprised that I had not stuttered. I seem

Haiden comparison. I needed to

understanding. “Ohhh.” He drawled out with a laugh. He quickly rummage through his

Come to think of it, it was kinda a stupid move.” He laughs

unfolded the paper, my eyes quickly scanning over the words. A hum left my lips as I noted he nearly had the same classes with me,

is next to

  • that won’t be too hard. We also have a lot of the same classes.” I murmur and lift m y eyes to his.

ogsciously. “Great.”

vuyisn grin made me smile unconsciously. “Great.”

long legs quickly kept

Usually, girls with long names like yours have a shortened form of it to be easier on the

Bella.

the name Haiden calls me, away

0. Why?” Curious as to what prompted him

“Well I assume we’re going to be friends, so I guess I just wanted to

dancing with amusement. “Woah calm down, we only just met. I don’t befriend strangers.” Of course I

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wouldn’t be surprised if we

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But the small amused quirk of his lips led on that he wasn’t at all hurt by my words.” Ouch Ella, that

did the name not

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