Adam’s POV
I sat at the head of my bed staring into the empty space in front of me. The text book I was meant to be reading lay opened and abandoned on my chest, my mind too consumed with other thoughts to concentrate properly.
“Adam?” Charlie snapped, making me blink rapidly and turn my head in his direction.
“Huh?” I asked clueless as to what he had asked me.
“Finally, I’ve been calling your name for the last five minutes.
“Sorry man, a lot on my mind.”
“Wouldn’t be a certain goalie would it?” He asked smirking. I rolled my eyes, but unable to keep the smile off my face. His smirk widened knowing he had been right and I sighed.
“It’ll never happen; I should just give it up now.” I sighed in disappointment.
“You don’t know that, she could like you too.” He offered but I shook my head.
“I doubt it, I overheard Connie talking to her the other day about Scooter. I guess Jules goes for the older guys.” I smiled sadly and Charlie returned it.
“Well don’t give up just yet Adam; you never know what could happen.” I didn’t respond, instead turning back to my text book. I had a bio exam coming up and I needed to do some serious study.
“I’m gunna head to the library, I need to cram for this test.” I muttered as I stood, packing all my gear that I needed.
“I don’t know why you stress out over exams, you always ace them.” Charlie admitted, shaking his head at me.
“I ace them because I work hard. Maybe you should try it some time.” I pointed out before I left the room, pulling the door shut behind me.
Even though it was a Monday afternoon and school was done for the day the library was pretty empty. I passed Mrs Little, the librarian, only giving her a half smile in return before continuing to my usual seat. It was right up the back of the library, nearly in the ‘couples corner’ as it had been deemed. There was a dark, secluded section where, as far as the teachers were aware, no one ever sat. They were wrong though, that’s where the jocks would take cheerleaders, or any girl for that matter. I rolled my eyes at the mere thought. Any teacher who was stupid enough to think the jocks actually came in here to study was gullible.
“Hey.” I looked up quickly, surprised at the interruption. My surprise soon turned to happiness when I noted it was Julie.
“Hey yourself. Here to study?” I asked knowingly as I eye her bio book.
“Well at least to try. I suck so badly at this subject I just know I’m going to fail.” She sighed as she sat down next to me.
“What some help? We could study together?” I offered hesitantly. Her expression was one of relief.
“Would you mind? I really need to pass this subject.” She spoke hopefully and I smiled, moving my book into the middle.
“Not at all, we can study after school and hockey practice all week if you like?”
“Adam that would be amazing, you’re a lifesaver.” She admitted as we traded smiles before settling into work.
We spent the next two hours in the library going over a third of our recommended refreshment reading. I patiently explained anything she wasn’t sure of or didn’t understand and gave her tips to help her remember. Midway through the two hours I couldn’t help but note just how close we were sitting. My thoughts were suddenly drifting to everything but Biology, well the type we were currently studying anyway. I was getting distracted by just how good she smelled, mentally wishing I could just turn and kiss her here and now.
“Ducks.” I was shaken from my thoughts suddenly and I looked up at the same time Julie did. I tried to keep from making a face as I eyed Rick and his girl of the week, no doubt heading to the corner.
“Reilly.” I muttered in acknowledgement before they continued on behind us. Julie and I were silent for a minute, both trying to figure out what to do next. Did we stay or did we go?
A high pitch fake giggle broke through our silence causing Julie and I to look at each other. A non-verbal understanding seemed to wash over us, both of us rising from our chairs at the same time. We rushed in packing up our things before high tailing it out of the library.
“Honestly some of the girls here have no self-respect.” Julie muttered as we walked towards the dorms.
“And Charlie wonders why I don’t date.” I smiled as Julie laughed nodding in agreement.
“Tell me about it, Connie’s been trying to set me up on dates for weeks.” I frowned not liking the idea of Julie being with another guy.
“Anyone in particular?” I asked curious.
“Uh… Scooter.”
“Scooter? Varsity goalie Scooter?” I asked making a face.
“Yeah, I mean don’t get me wrong he’s cute and he’s interested but I-“ She stopped short suddenly, blushing as she looked away from me.
“You what?” I urged her to continue.
“But nothing. Thanks for helping me study Adam, I really appreciate it. Same time tomorrow?” She asked and I nodded in agreement.
“Sure, meet at the library again?”
“Uh maybe we should study in my dorm, just to be on the safe side. I really don’t wanna hear that stuff again.” She motioned to the library and I laughed, nodding along with her.
“Sure, I’ll see you tomorrow in class.” I agreed, surprised when she wrapped her arms around me in a hug. Not wanting to miss the moment I returned it happily, letting her go only when she pulled back first.
“Night Adam.” She smiled one last time before turning away, walking back towards the girls dorms.
“Night Jules.” I whispered before turning to make my own way back to my dorm.
‘Charlie may be right after all.’ I thought happily, eager for tomorrow to come so I could once again spend more time with Julie.
I sat at the head of my bed staring into the empty space in front of me. The text book I was meant to be reading lay opened and abandoned on my chest, my mind too consumed with other thoughts to concentrate properly.
“Adam?” Charlie snapped, making me blink rapidly and turn my head in his direction.
“Huh?” I asked clueless as to what he had asked me.
“Finally, I’ve been calling your name for the last five minutes.
“Sorry man, a lot on my mind.”
“Wouldn’t be a certain goalie would it?” He asked smirking. I rolled my eyes, but unable to keep the smile off my face. His smirk widened knowing he had been right and I sighed.
“It’ll never happen; I should just give it up now.” I sighed in disappointment.
“You don’t know that, she could like you too.” He offered but I shook my head.
“I doubt it, I overheard Connie talking to her the other day about Scooter. I guess Jules goes for the older guys.” I smiled sadly and Charlie returned it.
“Well don’t give up just yet Adam; you never know what could happen.” I didn’t respond, instead turning back to my text book. I had a bio exam coming up and I needed to do some serious study.
“I’m gunna head to the library, I need to cram for this test.” I muttered as I stood, packing all my gear that I needed.
“I don’t know why you stress out over exams, you always ace them.” Charlie admitted, shaking his head at me.
“I ace them because I work hard. Maybe you should try it some time.” I pointed out before I left the room, pulling the door shut behind me.
Even though it was a Monday afternoon and school was done for the day the library was pretty empty. I passed Mrs Little, the librarian, only giving her a half smile in return before continuing to my usual seat. It was right up the back of the library, nearly in the ‘couples corner’ as it had been deemed. There was a dark, secluded section where, as far as the teachers were aware, no one ever sat. They were wrong though, that’s where the jocks would take cheerleaders, or any girl for that matter. I rolled my eyes at the mere thought. Any teacher who was stupid enough to think the jocks actually came in here to study was gullible.
“Hey.” I looked up quickly, surprised at the interruption. My surprise soon turned to happiness when I noted it was Julie.
“Hey yourself. Here to study?” I asked knowingly as I eye her bio book.
“Well at least to try. I suck so badly at this subject I just know I’m going to fail.” She sighed as she sat down next to me.
“What some help? We could study together?” I offered hesitantly. Her expression was one of relief.
“Would you mind? I really need to pass this subject.” She spoke hopefully and I smiled, moving my book into the middle.
“Not at all, we can study after school and hockey practice all week if you like?”
“Adam that would be amazing, you’re a lifesaver.” She admitted as we traded smiles before settling into work.
We spent the next two hours in the library going over a third of our recommended refreshment reading. I patiently explained anything she wasn’t sure of or didn’t understand and gave her tips to help her remember. Midway through the two hours I couldn’t help but note just how close we were sitting. My thoughts were suddenly drifting to everything but Biology, well the type we were currently studying anyway. I was getting distracted by just how good she smelled, mentally wishing I could just turn and kiss her here and now.
“Ducks.” I was shaken from my thoughts suddenly and I looked up at the same time Julie did. I tried to keep from making a face as I eyed Rick and his girl of the week, no doubt heading to the corner.
“Reilly.” I muttered in acknowledgement before they continued on behind us. Julie and I were silent for a minute, both trying to figure out what to do next. Did we stay or did we go?
A high pitch fake giggle broke through our silence causing Julie and I to look at each other. A non-verbal understanding seemed to wash over us, both of us rising from our chairs at the same time. We rushed in packing up our things before high tailing it out of the library.
“Honestly some of the girls here have no self-respect.” Julie muttered as we walked towards the dorms.
“And Charlie wonders why I don’t date.” I smiled as Julie laughed nodding in agreement.
“Tell me about it, Connie’s been trying to set me up on dates for weeks.” I frowned not liking the idea of Julie being with another guy.
“Anyone in particular?” I asked curious.
“Uh… Scooter.”
“Scooter? Varsity goalie Scooter?” I asked making a face.
“Yeah, I mean don’t get me wrong he’s cute and he’s interested but I-“ She stopped short suddenly, blushing as she looked away from me.
“You what?” I urged her to continue.
“But nothing. Thanks for helping me study Adam, I really appreciate it. Same time tomorrow?” She asked and I nodded in agreement.
“Sure, meet at the library again?”
“Uh maybe we should study in my dorm, just to be on the safe side. I really don’t wanna hear that stuff again.” She motioned to the library and I laughed, nodding along with her.
“Sure, I’ll see you tomorrow in class.” I agreed, surprised when she wrapped her arms around me in a hug. Not wanting to miss the moment I returned it happily, letting her go only when she pulled back first.
“Night Adam.” She smiled one last time before turning away, walking back towards the girls dorms.
“Night Jules.” I whispered before turning to make my own way back to my dorm.
‘Charlie may be right after all.’ I thought happily, eager for tomorrow to come so I could once again spend more time with Julie.