The bell rang, shattering Shay’s daydreams, and the classroom erupted into a cacophony of laughter and shuffling feet as students gathered their belongings, eager to escape the confines of academia. Shay felt a mixture of relief and apprehension wash over her. She had survived the lecture, but the gnawing tension in her stomach reminded her of the birthday party and the plans she had for Derek later that night.
“Hey, Shay! Ready for the big night?” Tara, her best friend, approached her with a wide grin, her blonde curls bouncing with enthusiasm. Tara had a knack for brightening up any situation, and Shay couldn’t help but return her smile.
“Yeah, I just need to get through this day first,” Shay replied, trying to shake off the remnants of her earlier embarrassment.
Tara leaned closer, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. “I heard Derek’s planning something special. Are you guys finally… you know?”
Shay felt her cheeks heat up again, but she nodded, excitement bubbling within her. “Tonight’s the night,” she whispered back, her heart racing at the thought.
Just then, Derek appeared at the doorway, his blue eyes scanning the room until they landed on Shay. He smiled, and the sight of him made her heart skip. He was tall, with tousled dark hair and a boyish charm that made him irresistible.
“Hey, Shay! You excited? I can't wait.” he called, his voice warm and inviting.
Tara raised an eyebrow at Shay, a smirk playing on her lips. “Looks like someone’s got a fan club,” she teased before slipping away to catch up with some other friends.
Shay stood up, smoothing her skirt nervously. “Yeah, me too,” she replied, trying to keep her voice steady.
As they walked out together, Shay could feel the anticipation building. They chatted about trivial things, but her mind kept drifting back to the dream man. Who was he? Why had he invaded her thoughts right before such a significant moment?
“Shay, you okay?” Derek’s voice broke into her reverie, and she realized she had been staring off into space.
“Yeah, just thinking about tonight,” she said, forcing a smile.
“Me too,” he replied, a hint of mischief in his eyes. “Can’t wait to celebrate with you.”
They made their way through the bustling school hallway, and Shay felt a flutter of nerves as they approached her locker. Just then, a tall, striking figure stepped out from the crowd. It was the new transfer student, with his chiseled jaw and dark, intense gaze that seemed to pierce right through her. He had a reputation for being mysterious, and whispers of his charm had already spread like wildfire.
But this was the first time she saw him so up close. And his face...so familiar yet she was sure they had never met before. As he passed by, she felt heart pounding so loud in her chest that it nearly burst.
It was weird. Like something in her was yarning to burst out, propelling her to go to this transfer student.
"Honey, you okay?" Derek caught her by the arm. Shay got back to earth, the transfer student already walked out of their sight.
"Nothing, let's go. A lot preparations to make." Shay led Derek to her car and they drove off. Shay didn't notice that the transfer student was staring at where they left, a smirk by his lips.
"I got you, rabbit."
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