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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.

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

were accompanied

He was taller than me by quite a few inches, still, his height wasn’t as intimidating as my brooding neighbor. Come to think of it, I had no idea why I had been comparing

must be one of a kind.” Christian smiled, revealing his white teeth. For a second there I

was he

to dwell on the thought, I answered him with a shrug of the shoulder. “You can

stares at me in confusion, eyebrows pinching together to show exactly that.” Uhm, am I suppose

schedule.” My face was

showing REDMK like a fine painting. I was

very surprised that I had not stuttered.

Haiden comparison. I

with understanding. “Ohhh.” He drawled out with a laugh. He

he gave it to me. Come to think of it, it was kinda a stupid move.” He laughs and hands me

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

locker is next to mine

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

made me smile REDMI NOTE ogsciously. “Great.”

me smile unconsciously.

on, I’ll show you to your locker.” I spoke as I strutted ahead of him. His long legs quickly kept up with my pace. His earthly scent surrounds me as he

Arabella, do your friends have any nicknames for you? Usually, girls with long names like yours have a shortened form

Bella.

me, away from

Why?” Curious as to what prompted him to ask such a

going to be friends, so

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

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any red flags. I wouldn’t be

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of pain. But the small amused quirk of his lips led on that he wasn’t

Why did the name not sound as pleasing as

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