Joshua's pov:RiiiinnnggggggThe bell rang and the interval started. We walked to the canteen and saw as usual crowd. Me and Brandon waited for the crowd to be lessen. We waited for few minutes and finally got the food. "Finally I got it I thought today will be my no food day." he said wiping his fake tears. We took our trays and started finding a table for us. Grace and Candice never come to have lunch in canteen. As we were standing in the middle of the room suddenly Stacey called me. "Hey Joshua, here." she said waving at me. I glanced at Brandon noticing if he is fine with sitting them or not. He nodded his head in approval. We went to their table and sat on it. "What Joshua why you don't join us for lunch now." Stacey asked frowning. "It's not like that." I said grimaced. "And you find yourself a new friend." she said glancing at Brandon. "Oh yeah he is my best buddy." I said smiling at him. "We are going to a cafe after school, will you both join us?" she asked us. "Ye

Grace's pov:He suddenly stood up from his place and all the attention of the table turned to Joshua. I saw him confused not knowing what is he doing. "Guys we are going somewhere else." he said gazing at me with soft eyes. We? As in me and him? "Where and who we?" that Stacey bitch poked her nose in between. "Me and Grace." he said and hold my hand making me stand up. "But why? Don't leave Joshua please." that bitch again whined. "Grace is not comfortable here so we are going somewhere else to her liking." he said and took out some cash from his wallet and give them to Brandon. "What?" Brandon asked confused. "This is mine and Grace's bill for the order." he said and waved at all of them. I frowned and whispered "I can pay for myself.""You don't have to pay of I'm here." he said and started walking out of the cafe. I followed him.Why is he doing all this?Do he have some intention?He ditched all of his friends for me? Me, the burden. Suddenly he turned around and saw m

Joshua's pov:I entered the class and saw all the students are already present there. Then I moved my gaze to Grace see saw me and turned and face away. Okay? she's ignoring me now. I went to sit with Brandon he was still grinning at me. First time in my life I want to punch someone so badly. Without saying anything I sat on the bench and elbowed him in his stomach. "Oww brother it hurts." Brandon whispered caressing his that area where I just elbowed. "Then shut your mouth and stop grinning." I hissed. "So someone is being cranky now." he whistled in a hushed tone. I ignored him and took out my books and stuff and concentrate on what Mrs. Smith is teaching. I glanced at Grace but she was gazing out of the window. I know I fucked up but didn't wanted to ruin her mood. So I decided to cheer her up a little. I tore a paper from my notebook and writing something on it made a ball of it. I saw Mrs. Smith busy in her teaching, so I threw the paper ball at Grace. •••••••••••••••••••••

Joshua's pov:She kept gazing in my eyes and the intensity of the moment was very warm and loving. I gazed in her blue eyes which were matching with the colour of the ocean. Emotions swirling in her eyes. From this I got to know one thing she is not cold and emotionless she hides her emotions to show the people that she is strong but I know the little bay inside her is still there craving for some love and affection. I never thought the girl whom I thought is a package of problem will give me my solace. I like when her interact with me when with other people she keeps her guards up. She had a mental breakdown infront of me and I saw a fragile and innocent baby in her. Only I have saw this and I'm so proud of it that she is not afraid of showing her true emotions to me. What she want, if she is getting that from me then I'll give her that more and more. I don't care if she pushes me away but I'll give my best and spoil her with so much love and affection. Love? Is this love that I'

Grace's pov:I was sitting on my bench gazing out of the window thinking about Joshua. He said I deserve every happiness but do I? He knows nothing. He knows nothing how I'm a burden to my parents. A failure to Mrs. S-- whatever. An undeserving person to everyone. And in all of them he thinks I deserve happiness and I deserve the world. Hah! What nonsense. Only he thinks this. 'Because he is the only one after Candice who cares for you.' my inner voice mocked me. I gazed at the red rose in my hand which he gave me. Was I still holding it? He gave me this beautiful red rose thinking how much pure I'm but he doesn't know I can ruin this rose by my darkness. Because I'm an unlucky charm to everyone. I turned my head to back and saw him talking with Brandon and laughing quietly so the teacher won't catch them. I again turned to the window not knowing what to think so I put that rose in between my new book and closed it to secure the rose between the pages. Yeah new book because I've n