Chapter 3

It was M7md sitting at the corner table playing with his phone. I felt my jaw hit the floor, what’s he doing here? Isn’t he a senior? Why is he in this class with us then? The questions filled my head as I turned around to see Manal’s reaction, I saw her eyes widen with surprise and then her expression changed from surprise to happy I rolled my eyes of course she’d be happy, she loved her cousin and she always wanted to be at the same class with him. I made my way to the opposite corner to where he was sitting. He was too busy playing with his phone to notice us entering the class, Manal was right in front of him, he raised his head and a look of surprised crossed his handsome face, then he immediately grinned at his cousin, they said their greetings. Manal finally asked him how was it possible that he’s at the same class as ours he said something about taking this class as an elective. I was playing with my pen the whole time to avoid looking at their direction. There is still 5 minutes left for the period to start, the class is filling up.

“Manal shfeech wagfa, come and sit next to me”  M7md tapping the table next to him, I couldn’t help it and looked if Manal was going to sit there. Manal shook her head

“Laa ana already m7joz ley mkan next to Noora” pointing her finger to where I’m sitting, M7md turned his head and looked shocked for a moment but collected himself, gave Manal a small nod and a tight smile. COULD THIS DAY GET ANY WORST?? And on cue Nayef strolled into class with two guys I’ve never seen before, I guess they’re new. They’re both tall with tanned skin, one of them is slightly taller than the other, they both look alike and both of them are very handsome although the shorter guy looks more attractive. Hmm maybe this day isn’t so bad. Nayef looked around the class, he spotted M7md first, his smile broadened “ Halla Bil 7abeeeeb wallah” Nayef’s voice was full respect, M7md gave a little chuckle in return “Hallaa feeek” Then Nayef turned his head to where I was sitting the smile never leaving his face “ la la w b3d Noora o Manal with me in class, it’s official I’m never skipping this class” Nayef laughing softly at his own joke and Manal giggled next to me. I sighed when I saw Nayef and his two friends making their way to where we were sitting. The shorter guy never taking his eyes off me, I felt my cheeks burning I immediately dropped my gaze and played with my hands. Nayef sat right next to me and his friends followed his lead and sat next to him. There was just a chair between M7md and the short hottie.

The bell rang indicating the start of the 2^nd period, the teacher introduced himself as Mr. Ryan Athens, gave us a brief summary of  what he expected from us and asked us to introduce ourselves one by one. The students stood when it was their turns and introduced themselves. It’s Manal’s turn, she stood “ Hey, I’m Manal Al-**** and I’m a seriesoholic” smiling her dazzling smile and a few students including myself and my twin answered: Hello Manal. Manal giggled and took her seat It was my turn now, I stood and said “ Hi, I’m Noora. I love watching tv shows and football and I like reading as well” I was about to sit when Nayef shouted “She talks in her sleep too!!” I gasped embarrassed of what my brother blurted out and said “NO I DON’T” “Yes you do” Nayef said with a chuckle “last night you asked Messi to marry you” The whole class burst with laughter I stomped on Nayef’s foot and yelled “STOP LYING JERK” and punched his are HARD. Mr. Athens started to yell until the class finally calmed and the laughter faded. Mr.Athens pointed his finger at me “You! Go and sit in that empty chair RIGHT NOW” I stared at him in horror. “No, please don’t make me move. I’ll stay quiet I promise” I said with a pleading look “Noora now!” Boy, he looked angry. “But..” I started saying “NO BUTS NOW” and then he looked at Nayef “ and you switch places with, Manal is it?” Manal  nodded and quickly stood to change places. So now it’s Nayef, Manal, empty chair, tall hottie, short hottie, me and then M7md. Kill me. Now.