Invisible (An Original Love Story)

"I'm leaving for school!" I hollered through the doorway as I stepped onto the worn cobblestone path leading out of our house.
"Have a nice time, Honey!" Mom called, waving to me and blowing a kiss. I waved back, and began to sprint down the road to school.
I grinned, and took a deep breath in, filling my lungs with the sweet autumn air. Today I was going to confess to Darren. We have been best friends since 5th grade, and I've secretly had a crush on him since then. No, scratch that, it was more than just a crush. More like love.
I finally reached the school building, and leaned on the outside cement wall for a moment to catch my breath.
I glanced down at my wrist watch; It wasn't even close to the time when the bell would ring for me to go to class! (and see Darren...)
"I guess I got a little ahead of myself!" I said laughing softly.
Letting myself slip down to the ground, and resting my back against the wall I took out a book from my backpack and started to read. It was one of those classic fairy tale stories that always begins with 'Once upon a time' And will always end in 'They lived Happily Ever After'.
I allowed myself to be so immersed in the story, that I almost missed the bell.
"Shoot!" I exclaimed grabbing my bag and shoving the book back inside it. I'd wanted to get to class early so that I could prepare myself for what I was about to do.
I slid into the classroom just as the second bell rang, and to my dismay, Darren was already there.
"Hey! There you are Chloe!" Darren said, grinning as I nervously slipped into my seat next to him. "I thought you might not make it today!"
I shook my head and smiled at him. "Wouldn't miss it for the world!"
He gave me a look asking 'what is that supposed to mean'. I felt my cheeks starting to flush, and luckily the teacher started his lesson at that very moment, hence, ending the conversation... For now.
About half way through the lesson, a folded piece of paper was thrown onto my desk. I carefully and quietly unfolded it and read:

Hey, I need to talk to you about something after class, meet me next to your locker, okay? ;)
~Darren

I smiled, and my heart did a little cartwheel thinking about what it could be. I flipped the paper over, and quickly wrote:

Sure, I actually needed to tell you something too! ^_^
After class then,
~Chloe

I folded it back up, smiling at how well this was working for me, and tossed it carefully back onto his desk.

• • •

I stood by my locker as soon as the first bell had rung, waiting impatiently for Darren to come.
He finally came around the corner, and waved at me. I drifted over to him, unwittingly smiling.
"Uh—" we both started to talk at the same time.
"You go first," I laughed.
"Alright..." he looked at me sheepishly. "Well, see, ever since we started high school, I've started to get these feelings..." he said. BA-THUMP my heart skipped a beat. Could he feel the same way?
"They're getting stronger every day...I think I might be falling for..." oh my gosh! I can't believe this is happening! my whole person wanted to jump for joy, and my smile was growing by the moment.
"I think I might be falling for Olivia Masterson..." he concluded.
huh? it took a moment for his words to sink in. And as soon as they did, it was like he'd just sliced open my heart. Olivia was a senior girl with golden Blonde hair, stunning blue eyes, and a perfect body. All the boys in the school had had a crush on her. But I didn't think that Darren would...
"She's pretty, popular, athletic..." he said dreamily, rubbing salt into the wound. I wanted to run from the spot, and just get away from...this feeling. But I couldn't move. I was rooted to the spot out of shock, misery and heart break.
"So I thought maybe you could give me some pointers on how to maybe...get us together?" he asked rubbing the back of his head innocently. I couldn't say a word. I couldn't even control how my smile was slowly fading away, ruining my façade of happiness for him.
"Hey, Chloe, you there? Is everything okay?" he called, snapping his fingers in front of my face. I blinked a few times, partly keeping back newly formed tears from falling, and partly to clear my head.
I simply nodded and looked down at the floor, tightly closing my eyes.
"So you'll help me? That's great! Wait, Chloe, is something wrong?" I shook my head quickly, and forced myself to turn my back on him.
"We have to get to class...bye." I said, attempting to keep my voice from quavering. Without another word I dashed down the hallway, in no particular direction. Darren was calling me from behind, but I wouldn't — I couldn't listen. I only stopped when I reached the big doors signaling the exit. I pushed it open, simultaneously wiping away some stray tears on my cheeks, and left the school.

So, did you like it? Leave a comment below telling me what you thought. This is not a one shot, so I'll be writing the next chapter soon! :)