I quickly look away and make my way to the back table. Damon has been my crush since middle school and I have been pining for him since. Alice started bullying me after they had started dating and I have no clue why. My phone vibrates and I see its a missed call from my mom. I quickly text her.
-Hey, Im at May's helping her with her party. Ill be home soon.
It bothers me to lie to my mom, but the truth, to me, is so much worse. Especially since this is the first time in my four years in high school to get in trouble. I put my phone away and as I do I look up and see Damon coming my way. My heart begins racing and I feel my palms get sweaty.
"Can I get some help from you?" His smooth, deep voice asks. I look up into his icy blue eyes.
"W-what?" I stutter. I watch as he then pulls a chair from another table and places it directly across from me.
"You get straight A's. So... would you mind helping me with some homework? Im flunking three classes." He says, scratching the back of his head, a small smirk on his lips.
"Why are you asking me and not your girlfriend?" I ask, very confused. She does just as good as me in school. He shrugs.
"Shes been occupied lately." He says looking into my eyes.
"Yeah, occupied bullying me." I say and cross my arms. I cant believe Im being rude to him. He looks...guilty. As if hes been fully aware and hasnt done anything.
"If you help me, Ill tell her to back off. Hell, I will literally pay you on top of that." He says, a smirk playing on his full lips. I look away from him, thinking it over. On one hand i will not only get to spend time with my longtime crush, but his evil girlfriend will leave me alone. On the other, why would I help someone who never helped me? I sigh.
"Fine. But if she starts threatening me again, im done." I say and he nods.
"Ill make sure. Thank you, Layla." He days and my heart leaps. I didnt even know he knew my name.

-

After we finish his homework, which only took 35 minutes, he starts talking to me.
"Tell me about yourself. I see you around a lot hanging with May." He says, leaning back in his chair.
"What do you want me to tell you?" I ask nervously. I havent really had much experience talking to guys. The most Ive ever talked to is teachers or my dad. He chuckles before leaning back towards me.
"I dont know, anything. Whats your favorite color?" He says with a laugh. I crack a smile, my gaze falling down at my hands, avoiding his gaze.
"Orange. Uh, my favorite subject is English and I have an older sister. Both my parents are around and we have an adorable poodle named Humphrey." I say and look up at him. He smiles at me, his dimples showing. God, he is so cute.
"I like Red. I dont have any siblings and my parents are around, but they suck. I like your dogs name, Id love to meet him." He says and laughs to himself. Before I can say anything the door swings open and Ms.Twain pops her head in.
"You kids are free to head home." She says and smiles. Everyone packs up their things and heads for the door. As I head to my car, I feel as though im being followed so I turn around.
"D-Damon?" I say, startled.
"Sorry, I just wanted to ask what you were doing next weekend?" He asks. He shoves his hands in his pockets as he looks in my eyes.
"Im going to Mya's Halloween slash birthday party. Why?" I ask, unlocking my car and tossing my bag inside.
"Oh, I was wondering if you wanted to be my tutor on weekends? And, uh, could I go to that party?" He asks and my eyes go a little wide and my jaw slack.
"Ill have to think about it and about the party...Um, I would have to make sure its alright." I say and he nods.
"Sure. Ill see you tomorrow." He says and gives me a smile before heading to his car. I try to hide my smile as I get into my own car.
     Once home, I run upstairs and quickly call May. On the second ring she answers.
"What is up girl?" She asks. I flop on my bed.
"Can I bring a plus one to your party?" I ask and she's silent for a moment.
"Did you get a boyfriend and not frickin tell me?!" She yells and I can't help but laugh.
"Dude, youd be the first to know, shut up. In detention Damon asked if he could go." I say. She hums for a moment, signaling her thinking.
"Yeah, Alice is a no, though." She says and laughs.
"Well, duh. He told me he would convince her to stop bullying me because he needs help with homework or whatever." I say and sit up.
"Hmm, thats weird. I gotta go, Ill see you Monday!" She says and we say our goodbyes. I spend the rest of the night watching netflix, it is Friday after all.

*Horribly short, sorry!*