A couple days have passed and Marc is expected back early today; the only thing I don't like about it is that I'm at school and I won't see him till around four in the afternoon. Hopefully, I can stay concentrated on teaching and not so much on my boyfriend. It shouldn't be too hard, just like Madison was telling me before school started early this morning. Who knows what would happen if I couldn't concentrate?

Lunch Time

Only four more hours, I kept thinking while eating a lunch of peanut thai noodles, a Dr. Pepper, cinnamon apple sauce and an almond bar.

"What are you thinking about Bella?" Madison asked from across the table.

"There's only four hours till I am able to see my boyfriend. That's what on my mind right now."

"Oh, time will fly by."

"I hope so. Can I tell you something?"

"Sure, anything."

"I love him."

"What?!" she whispered loudly.

"I'm in love with him. I know that we've only been dating for a month, but I do. It's crazy, I know."

"You can't be serious! You hardly know him!"

"I don't care Madison. That's how I feel and I can't control the way I feel. I just do." I shouted right in front of her face.

I finished my lunch and drink then threw them out. Once I walked out of the teacher's lounge, I was in a bad mood that she put me in. She's my friend. Why would she speak to me like that? Friends don't do that. She's supposed to be supportive of me, no matter what. Feeling my eyes becoming watery, I quickly wiped my eyes and kept on walking. All I had to do for the rest of the day was think happy thoughts, put on a smile and teach, then I was home free.

After School

I left the school without saying goodbye to Madison because I didn't need to hear any of her bullshit. When I arrived home, I hoped to have heard from him at the end of the school day, but oddly enough, I did not, which caused me to worry, since he always texts me when school ends. The front door was already unlocked and I began to panic because I always lock the door before I leave. I took the mace out of my purse and began to carefully walk through my house, searching for any intruders. When I reached my bedroom, the door was closed, which was odd because I leave it open when I'm not in there or at home. I carefully opened it to find Marc sleeping peacefully on my bed. I could not help but smile. I tiptoed into my room and sat on my bed.

"Hey." I spoke.

He didn't wake up. I forgot he was a heavy sleeper. I kissed him on the lips which absolutely worked because he sat right up.

"I missed you." he said hugging me tightly.

"I missed you too." I said inhaling his scent while hugging back.

"So, what's up?"

"Not much. School's been great as usual and um...Madison pissed me off." I mumbled the last part.

"What about Madison?"

"She pissed me off. Will you just come with me?"

"Sure."

He took my hand and I could have sworn a shock went through my body. This made it easier to talk about what went on with one of my best friends. We reached the living room and sat down on the couch.

"What happened with you and Maddy?"

"We had an argument involving someone we both know."

"Who?"

"Well, it was you."

"What?"

He had a confused look on his face.

"I can't believe I'm saying it this way because of her."

I rubbed my eyes and sighed.

"Yeah?"

"I love you." I whispered.

I looked up to see that he was speechless. A tear ran down my face and I was instantly feeling down.

"I knew it was too early to tell you." I said getting up.

"Stop."

I did and he pulled me back down. Sitting down, I looked into his eyes trying to figure out what he was thinking about.

"I..."

He stopped and kissed me.

"I love you too."

My heart felt like it just stopped for a few seconds. I kissed him back and pushed him down onto the couch. He laughed, which caused me to laugh.

"Why are you laughing?" I asked.

"I don't know. Why are you laughing?"

"Because you're laughing."

"You're so weird."

"Hey, that's my line." I said poking his chest.

"Whoops. Sorry...just kidding."

He cracked that damn smile of his and I just buried my face in his chest. I then felt his arms around me, holding me tight.

"Bella?"

"Yeah?"

"How did the conversation between you two go?"

"First of all, it happened in the middle of lunch in the teacher's lounge. She asked about what I was thinking about and of course, it was about you coming home and she told me time would fly by. After that, I asked if I could tell her something and with her saying sure, I said that I love you and she freaked out."

"Freaked out? How?"

"She didn't believe me at first, then I said, 'I'm in love with him. I know we've only been dating a month, but I do. I know, it's crazy.' She proceeded to say that I hardly knew you and restated the fact about us only dating for month. Madison pissed me off and therefore, I exclaimed, 'I don't care Madison. That's how I feel and I can't control the way I feel. I just do'.
I stormed off right after that."

I huffed.

"I can't believe her. Why would she act that way?" Marc asked.

"I don't know, but I guess she didn't think about how that would hurt my feelings. Seriously, she likes you. I didn't think she would speak to me in that manner."

"Some people just don't make any fucking sense, I know."

He rubbed my back as I cried into his shirt.

"You know what?"

"What?"

"I'm going to text her. Where's my phone?"

"On the table."

I reached over and grabbed my iPhone.

Told Marc I loved him and he said it back after a moment. Can we talk tonight or maybe tomorrow?

I showed it to Marc before I sent it.

"I hope she texts me back."

"Me too."

I felt my phone vibrate.

That's fantastic! I'm sorry. I'm about to call you.

I got off of Marc and walked into the kitchen with my phone, waiting for her to call.

"Hello?"

"Hey. Bella, I'm so sorry about that. I should've just listened and said how great that was. I probably hurt your feelings, too."

"I forgive you and you did hurt my feelings, by the way."

"Oh, I'm such a terrible person."

"Maddy, don't beat yourself up about it. You know, not many people can actually say that they love each other after only being together for a month and mean it."

"Yeah, you're right."

"So, are we good?"

"We're good. Anyways, tell Marc I said hi. I have to go grade some papers."

"Ok. I will. Talk to you later, hun."

"Ok. See ya later."

We hung up and I turned my head towards Marc, who was still lying on the couch.

"Is everything better?"

"Yeah. She's truly sorry for freaking out."

"Cool."

For the rest of the night, I spent my time with Marc and wondered what the future had in store for us.

Notes

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