My Crush

as her mind was consumed by the enc

nnoyance and frustration that lingered

he sea of faces, her thoughts drifting back to Brian

her mind, and a sly smil

t of the hall with the rest of the students, her eyes lock

rming facade hid a more sinister mot

Gabriel said, h

eyes. "What do y

"You know exactly what

I'm busy, Gabrie

ested in rekindling their conversation. She had more

in the cafeteria. "Hey, you're the new kid, right?

ily. "Yeah, I'm

briel said, his eyes narrowing. "I saw the

pened. "Your girlfrie

ielding. "Yeah, that's right. And

"I'm not flirting with

cold. "Just stay a

ugged. "I

el a sense of unease. Who was this Gabriel gu

im, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. She got up and le

nts. The class erupted in laughter, and Brian knew exactly who wa

locking onto the empty chair where Olivia had been sitting. He was certain she'd been the one to prank him. The laughte

!" "What is he going to do now?" Brian's eyes scanned the hallway, searching for Olivia. He wasn't s

ly at him. "Looks like someone's having a bad

d. "You," he growled

d. "Who, me? I have no idea

Don't play dumb, Olivia. I know it was you. You'

Oh, Brian, you're so parano

't know, but I'm going to find out. And

m shaking in my boots. What are yo

no idea what I'm capable of. Y

le with electricity. It was clear that this was far from over, and

oo busy thinking about how he was going to get revenge on Olivia. He

his mind racing with ideas. He bumped into

ned to you?" Alex

's a long story. Let's ju

you're in trouble. She's

ined. "I'm not afraid of her. I'

e that's a good idea? Olivia's n

I'm not looking for mercy

o get back at Olivia. He spotted her chatting with her friends near the gate. Br

too busy laughing and joking with her friends. "Hey, guys, let

t off towards the café. Brian followed them

them. She raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Looks like

He didn't flinch, his gaze locked on Olivia. "Oh, th

Well, well, well. Looks like

st watching out for you," he said, his voice dripping w

t. "Oh, I think I can handle myself,

miled to himself, a plan forming in his mind. "Thi