Scene: English literature is so hard! All this Shakespearean stuff is getting on your nerves, anything that had to do with romance was such a drag to you but unfortunately this class is mandatory. You slept through most classes and of course to top it all off you were failing the class. Not even the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet caught your interest. Your professor slams a book on your desk waking you up. 

I squinted my eyes as I looked up at my professor. 

"Ms. (Your name)! You've been sleeping in class since the beginning of the semester! You're failing my class AND you've done nothing as far as extra credit! I'm afraid you won't progress to the next semester. You'll repeat it over" she said. 

My eyes widened. "What? Why can't I just retake the class?!" I stood up. 

"The class is for the FIRST semester! So I suggest you get started on ALL your missing assignments! Including the one you turned in yesterday!" She yelled. 

Well at least there weren't anymore students in the class. I guess I really did sleep through the whole class again. I looked at my professor. 

"What's wrong with the essay I turned in yesterday?" I asked. 

She smacked the paper on my desk. "Did you even READ 'Hamlet'?!" 

I wanted to laugh but managed to keep it bottled up. 

She became enraged. "Hamlet, written between 1599 and 1601, takes place in Denmark, recounts how Prince Hamlet carries out his revenge on his uncle Claudius, who murdered his father, the king, marrying his mother, Gertrude, and showing the crown of Denmark . The work is drawn vividly about madness (both real and feigned) and it is perceived in the mind over the prince of the deep pain to excessive anger. It explores the themes of betrayal, revenge, , and moral corruption!! Hamlet was a PERSON not a brand name for ham!" She yelled. 

"He was a character in a play. Big deal. It's not like he's important or anything...." I shrugged. 

"You have until the end of the month to turn in your assignments AND pass the final exam! If you don't I'll see you here in this very classroom next fall!!" She yelled and stormed out of the classroom. 

I rolled my eyes. . She just hates me, she did since day one. I really don't want to do all of those stupid assignments. I'd pay someone to write them for me but who? I grabbed my backpack and walked down the hallway. I thought about what to do and someone to do it. I walked into the library and it was like geek heaven! All the nerds and bookworms are here! Now lets see...Eenie Menie Minie....hmmm. I looked around. Well all of these weirdos are reading about space and technology so they won't be much of a help. I should look where the English literature section is. 

I walked there and it was completely empty! 

"!" 

"A girl shouldn't speak in such a way." 

Huh? I turned around. A very tall geek was behind me. Big glasses, they were even taped from the middle. His uniform was intact...a bit TOO intact if you ask me. 

"Who are you?" I asked raising my eyebrow. 

"My name's Kris and this is my section." He said. 

"Your section? But this is the library dunce. This WHOLE section can't possibly belong to just you." I said. 

"It's a figure of speech." He said. 

"Ugh, you sound like my teacher now." I looked at the shelf and grabbed Hamlet. 

"I like that story. Very tragic don't you think?" He asked. 

"I don't know. I've never read it. I don't like literature especially Shakespeare. I HAVE to read all these stupid books so I don't fail....but I have no clue how I'll even do it. These books are pretty long. Romeo and Juliet is the one we're reading now. Before that was Hellen Keller and the diary of Anne frank." I said.

I walked down the aisle and he followed. 

"I've read every single book in this section almost 5 times already." He said. 

"You obviously have no life. Reading is so boring." I said and grabbed a couple more books.

"Reading is very beneficial. Your mind expands, it's a door back in time." He said. 

"Why should I care about what happened in the past? Like who cares?" I said. 

"Well, what do you like to do in your spare time?" He asked. 

"Dance and listen to music." I said. 

"Have you ever read a book on music?" He asked. 

"Why would I? Music is something you listen to not read. For a geek you sure are dumb..." I grabbed some more books. 

He stayed quiet. 

I sighed. "I don't mean to be rude to you I'm just frustrated. I don't know how I'm going to do all this in less than a month. Not to mention pass my final exam." I said. 

"I'll help you. Well, that is if you want and need help. I could tell you about the book and even summarize it for you so you have an idea. Of course you'll have to read it to go into more detail but I'll help you" he said. 

The light bulb in my head lit up. This is perfect! I could totally use this nerd to help me & with the right strategy maybe he'll even do the assignments for me ^__^

"Sure, when do we start?" I asked. 

"Right now, if you want. I have nothing to do, I was just gonna read some books." He smiled. 

-___- seriously though? What is it with the guy and books? 

I nodded. "Sure. I don't have anything planned either so I guess we can start." 

"What do you want to start with?" He asked. 

We walked to a nearby table and sat down. 

"Well...." I showed him my assignment that the professor handed back to me. 

He read it and smiled. He was polite enough not to laugh though. 

"A brand of ham huh?" He smiled. 

"What? I has things to do that night so I didn't really give much thought into it" I said. 

He opened the book. "Start reading." 

I groaned. "Fine...." I grabbed the book and began to read. 

Gosh this is so boring. He was just sitting there listening and watching me read. I have to admit this was pretty weird, I felt like he was my teacher. She always stared at me when I read. I finally stopped reading and looked at him. 

"Why are you staring at me?" I asked. 

"You have a beautiful readers voice." He responded. 

O.o readers voice? What the hell? 

"What? What's that supposed to mean?" I said. 

"Well, you know how there's recorded books. When they hire people to record their voice as they're reading a novel or a children's book. Your voice is soothing and pleasing to the ear." He said. 

"Hmmm...." I said. I looked back at the book and read silently. 

This guy is weird. Who says that? Was that supposed to be a romantic thing or what? 

"Are you done yet?" He asked. 

What?! I'm barely on page 10 and the book is 30 pages long! 

"No...I'm on page 10." I said. 

"I'll read it to you then and then you summarize it for me. It'll be much faster that way." He said. 

Should I be offended that he called me slow? Well, the faster the better I suppose. I handed him the book and he began to read. 

He finished reading in 20 minutes! He wasn't even going fast, he just read through it like nothing. I guess since he had most of it memorized already. 

"Okay, now write your essay. Don't tell me just write it." He smiled. 

I nodded and wrote all my thoughts on the paper about Hamlet. 

He didn't check it, he just proceeded with the next book. 

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"All assignments done within 4 hours! Thanks so much!" I smiled. 

He smiled. "You're welcome. Now that all your assignments are done you can begin studying for your final exam." 

"Will you help me Kris?" I pleaded. "Please? You're a really great tutor. Just look! I completed my assignments so quickly with you. Please?" 

"Yeah, I'd be honored to help you. You know you're not as bad as they say, you're pretty nice." He smiled. 

"What've you heard?" I asked. 

"That's you're mean, rude and disrespectful. At first you were kind of rude but now you're different. You're smiling." He said. 

He's right...I usually don't smile, not at school. I have this bad girl image but it's not like that at all. Out of school I'm different. I suppose that it's because I don't people near me here but Kris is near me, this makes no sense. I let my guard down around him. 

"Yeah? Well, don't get used to it." My smile faded. "Well, I gotta go now. Umm will you be here tomorrow? Same time?" 

He smiled. "Yeah." 

When he smiled at me I wanted to smile but I held back and gathered my things then left.

I bumped into Ms. Lavin in the hallway. 

"You're still here?" She said wide eyed. 

"I completed my assignments, I had help from a student and I've done them all." I said. I handed them to her. 

She laughed. "You're kidding right? How much did you pay the student? I'm more than sure YOU didn't write these" she said as she skimmed through my papers. 

"But I did. I swear." I said. 

"Ms. (Your name). You're telling me that you read ALL these books in 4 hours? That's not possible. This doesn't even seem like your work, I'm more than positive that you paid that student to do this for you." She said as she gave me the papers back. "I should really fail you for lying" 

She walked away. 

I stood there with the papers in my hand. I felt numb, the anger was flowing through my veins. I crumpled the papers in my hand threw them in the trash can. I punched the lockers that were there and stormed out of the school. 

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•Next Day•

I sat in class, staring out the window. As usual not paying attention to the lecture. I didn't even wanna look at my professor's face, I was convinced she hated me. 

"Surprise Quiz! This is a quiz over the books we've read so far. So please do your best." She said as she passed it out. "Once you're done you may leave."

She looked at me then skipped right over to the other side. 

"I need a test" I said.

"But you didn't even read. It would save you the embarrassment of failing." She said. 

"I said I want the test!" I stood up. 

The students all looked at me then at her. She raised an eyebrow and handed me a test. 

I sat down and looked at the test. This is everything that Kris and I discussed, he explained the books and everything. These questions looked pretty easy. I felt a sense of relief. I took the test and handed it in. 

"You're the first one done. I think you should recheck your answers." Ms. Lavin said.

"I don't need to because I know I'm right, instead of telling me what to do you should let my answers do the talking." I said and walked out of class. 

I decided to head up to the roof for a nap. I yawned and went up the stairs. There was a commotion going on. I stood by the door and listened. 

"I said do my homework you little punk!" 

"You'd gain nothing if I did it for you...." 

Is that Kris? I opened the door carefully and peeked. 

There were two boys there. They were bullying him! The guy grabbed him by the collar and hit him in the face. 

"HEY! Leave him alone!" I walked towards them. 

"Or what?" He said. 

"Trust me you don't wanna find out." I said. 

Truth is I had no idea. I didn't have any fighting ability whatsoever! But I can't let these guys intimidate me. I wasn't afraid. Well....maybe just a little. 

He let go of Kris and walked towards me. "You're really pretty." He smiled. 

"You won't think I'm so pretty after I kick your ." 

Oh gosh. What am I doing?! 

"Oh is that so?" He laughed. "Alright, I'll give you a free punch. Hit me." He turned his face to the side. 

I looked at Kris then at the other guy that was there. . What do I do? 

"I'm waiting princess." He said. 

I kicked him as hard as I could then when he went down I kicked him. 

He rolled on the ground and groaned. 

I looked at the other guy and he was running towards me. Oh crap, I'm done for! I closed my eyes. 

I heard a groan and a loud thud. I opened my eyes. Kris was in front of me. I peeked forward and the other guy was on the ground. Did he do that? 

He turned to me then sat down. Those guys really hit him like they meant it...

I checked him. "Are you alright? Oh no...your glasses. They're broken." 

I took them off of him. My eyes widened. Wow. He looks so different without his glasses, his eyes....

"Is something wrong?" He asked. 

"Huh? No...I was just...nothing. Who were those guys anyway?" I asked. 

"They've been bugging me to do their homework and since I refused again they dragged me up here. Thank you for saving me. I didn't want to fight them..." He said.

"Why didn't you defend yourself?" I asked. 

"I'm not the one to tolerate violence." He said.

"But it would've been self defense." I said. 

"The only reason I hit him was because he was going to harm you" he said.

My heart began to race. "Oh...well thanks." I said.

"You don't know how to fight. Why would you put yourself in that position?" He asked.

"Well....because it made me mad when I saw that idiot hit you. Even if I didn't stand a chance against them I was going to defend you." I smiled. 

His eyes widened and he looked away from me. 

Is he blushing? 

"Lets go to the nurse and get you cleaned up." I said. 

I helped him up and we walked to the nurse's office. 

"Ms. (Your name)" 

I looked behind me. "Oh, Ms. Lavin. What're you doing here?" I asked.

"I wanted to apologize. Kris came to me earlier today and explained to me that you had written the assignments. The reason I gave this quiz out was to confirm that you indeed write and read the books. You passed. Now study hard for your final exam okay?" She smiled and walked away. 

I looked at Kris. "Thank you for doing that." I said.

"I overheard the arguing the other day and so when I saw you leave I went to talk to her." He said. 

"Hmm. Say Kris, why do you wear glasses? Why don't you just wear contacts?" I asked. 

"I don't know. I've never really thought about getting contacts honestly, I don't think they'd look good besides I like my glasses." He said. 

"You need new ones though." I said. 

"Tape can fix this." He said. 

"How many times have you fixed them anyway? They look really worn out..." I examined them. 

"Like 10 times...." He said. 

"I'm getting you new glasses. No butts about it. I insist" 

"But...." 

"Think of it as a thank you gift" I smiled. 

He smiled back. "Okay. Thank you" 

"And after that I'm taking you out to dance" I said.

"No...I'd rather not. I respectfully decline" he said. 

"Why not? It'll be fun." I said. 

He shook his head. 

I sighed. "Fine. I'll go alone."

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-Weeks Later-

"You're ready, we've been studying for weeks now. You'll pass" Kris patted my back. 

"What if I don't?" I asked. 

"You will. I know you will." He assured me. 

"Hmm lets bet." I said. 

"Bet what?" He asked. 

"If I pass, you're getting contacts. If I don't pass-" 

"I have a better bet. WHEN you pass I'll get contacts and If you get a score lower than 80% you're getting glasses AND I get to pick them" he smiled. 

"What? No way! I'm totally acing this test!" I said with determination. 

"Good luck." He smiled. 

I hugged him. "Thanks." 

He kissed my cheek as I pulled away. My eyes widened and I felt as if I was beginning to blush. I walked into my classroom quickly. 

•Kris•

(Your name) has changed so much since I met her. Before she wouldn't even smile at me and now she seemed comfortable. With me though, to everyone else she was the same. She was still rude, mean and disrespectful (your name) to everyone else but to me she was sweet,sensitive,smart and beautiful (your name). She's very fun too, the day she invited me out to dance I ended up going. I could see without my glasses so I just went without them. It was such a great night...the night I fell for her. 

-flashback-

U: You came! 

K: I thought about it and decided to come see you. 

U: Cool. I'm glad you did. We're dancing next and afterwards we can hangout. (Smile) 

K: I'll be watching. 

She walked away to the dance floor with what I believe is her crew. There were 6 boys and 4 girls including her. I kept my eyes locked on her the whole time. She shot a glance at me and smiled. The song began and it was as if an electric current ran through her body, she was quick and flexible. Doing all these complicated moves, a phenomenon if you ask me. She looked so happy and free, smiling like she truly meant it. I could see the passion in her eyes, this was her thing. She flipped through the air and landed in splits. Everyone clapped and cheered. They seem pretty popular here. She walked back to me and grabbed my hand.

K: Wh-Wh-What are you doing?

U: We're going to dance. 

K: But...

U: Don't worry it's a slow song. I'll lead. 

She put both my hands on her waist then put her arms around my neck. We swayed back and forth. 

"If it weren't for you I wouldn't able to reach your neck. You're as tall as a giraffe." She giggled. 

"Funny. But I'm glad my feet boost you enough to reach" I smiled. 

"Does it hurt? If it does I can get off" she said. 

"No. It's fine." I said. 

True is I wouldn't had cared if it did hurt. I wanted her close to me. I felt her rest her head on my chest. I felt my heart beat faster. 

-end of flashback-

I still remember the song that was playing when I danced with her. I could still hear it playing 'A special attractiveness 'cause you're all I want and we need to be alone just the two of us, I'm telling you that you should, be with me tonight...'

"Kris!" She shouted.

I looked up and she was running toward me. 

"OMG!!" She yelled. 

"What happened?" I asked. I've never seen her like this, it's pretty new to me. 

"In your face! You're getting contacts!" She cheered.

"I need to see the results though. You can't just-" 

She showed me. 

"Oh yeah! Uh huh! Hell yeah!" She said smiling. 

Girls passed by and stared at her. 

Her smile went away as it usually did and she glared at them. 

"What're you staring at huh? Mind your own da-" 

I grabbed her and kissed her. 

She pulled away and looked shocked. 

"I am so sorry...." 

She didn't say anything. She just grabbed the paper from my hand and left without saying a word. 

Great. I just blew it. 

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Days later~

I've been avoiding Kris for about 3 days now. I don't know why but I am, that kiss....I wanted to tell him it's what I've been waiting for but I can't be with him. He's too different from me, he's into books and I'm into dance. He's into studying but I'm into music. I can't possibly date him. I walked to the roof and sat down. Then again I need to know just how much he likes me before I truly make a decision. Maybe I should text him to meet me up here?

"I thought I'd find you here...." 

Damn. He found me.

"Kris..." 

"You've been avoiding me. Why?" He asked. 

"Kris, don't get me wrong. I like you okay? I really truly do but I just can't be with you." I said. 

There I said it, I admitted I liked him. 

"If you like me why have you been avoiding me?" He asked. 

"Because I was afraid okay? No ones ever kissed me before and when you did I got nervous..."

"Is that why you can't be with me?" He asked. 

"No...it's just we're too different." I said. 

"Opposites attract." He said. 

"Kris don't do that...you know exactly what I mean." I sighed. 

"Then I'll change for you...." He held my hand. 

Good answer. I mean not alot of guys would say that. 

"That's the thing...I don't want you to change. You're perfect the way you are and I don't want you to change because of me." I said. 

"But I'm willing to because I really really like you (your name)." He said. 

I shook my head. "I've thought about it and well, my parents think it's best if I just focus on school. So I quit the crew. I'm going to be a nerd like you now." I said. 

"You quit? Why? I thought you wanted to be a dancer?! (Your name) you can't just do that! That's your passion" he said. 

I smiled. "I'm kidding. I wanted to see your reaction, actually the TRUE reason I was avoiding you was to think it through." I said. 

"And??" He asked. 

I kissed him. "I like you too much. So I'm-" 

He kissed me back slowly. I smiled and kept kissing him. 

"Hmm, I knew something was different about you" I smiled. 

"What's that?" He asked. 

"No glasses." I said. 

"We had an agreement remember? I kept my promise." He smiled. 

"So what now?" I asked. 

"Lets go dancing tonight" he kissed my cheek. "Maybe you can teach me some moves so I can be in your crew" he said. 

"What?" My eyes widened. 

He laughed. "I'm kidding, I wouldn't want to take your place. I'm just that good." 

"Whatever. You wish" I hit him playfully. 

"It's true" he laughed. "Don't believe me? Hmm?" He tickled me. 

"Ahh!" I laughed. "Kris quit!" 

He laughed and hugged me. "Be mine (your name)" 

"I was already yours. You had me at 'A girl shouldn't speak in such a way'." I giggled. 

"Well then be my girlfriend" he said. 

"I am. I'm a girl that a friend" I smiled. 

"Okay now you're just being a smart mouth" he tickled me again. 

"Okay! Okay!" I laughed.

"Say it! I'm not stopping until you say it!" He laughed and tickled more. 

"Okay! Ahahaha! Kris! I'll be....hahaha! I'll be your...hahaha. Kris quit!" I laughed more.

He stopped. "You'll be my what?" He smiled.

"I'll be your girlfriend okay? I kissed him. "I'll be yours" 

"Maybe later on you'll be more than a girlfriend." He smiled and kissed me. 

We stayed on the roof top talking after that. It's crazy how all this happened. I didn't laugh with anyone, let alone smile but Kris was my comfort zone. I could smile,laugh and joke all I wanted with him. He saw me for who I truly was from the very first day I met him, opposites really do attract. 

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