It Started with a Kiss by Jennifer Trevino (best mobile ebook reader txt) 📕

             A kiss is something meant for that special person you love, that person will show you the fireworks and passion behind a kiss. It will grant you the bliss of love and overwhelming sensations, you never experienced before.

            Yes, one day I shall obtain it. But for now I have to study for my Chemistry test or I will fail! Oh before I get into my notes I will introduce myself, my name is Angela and I am a nerd. I am not one of those girls that are super cute and put glasses on saying, “Oh look, I’m such a nerd.”

            I work hard to reach my goal, of being recognized by my parents for my perfect grades. Currently I live alone, my parents are abroad working very hard to give me a better future, their intentions are good…but I wish they could be here with me instead. To tell me what a good girl I am, and smile broadly with pride as they see my grades.

            So for now I am studying every chance I get to show that I am not a lazy girl who sits around and does nothing. I want to be a worthy daughter with a perfect conduct and background. “Angela, what are you doing?”

            I turned to the sound of my friend’s voice, Robert who was slouching on the bench beside me taking a bite into his apple. He glanced at my notes and suddenly his face became grim, “Ugh!”

            “What?” I frowned as I read the last bit of the vocabulary. “We have a test next period,” I informed as I closed the notebook and stuffed it into my backpack.

            “I hate Chemistry,” he stuck his tongue out in distaste.

            “You hate anything related to school,” I stated with a shake of my head. “Honestly I have no idea why I associate myself with a delinquent,” he smirked at the last word, and I narrowed my eyes.

            Here we go again, I thought with a sigh.

            “That’s because I need a nerd who will help me pass high school, don’t think so highly of yourself. Your purpose is to only keep me company and help me with my grades,” Robert explained for the hundredth time already, which has been said since freshman year.

            Robert and I go way back since the first year of high school; he was the bad boy who everyone feared and was involved in fights. But then I came across his secret that behind that exterior lay a scared guy who only wanted a friend and someone to notice the real him. I know it sounds cliché and it is, but since then we had this weird relationship where we depended on one another.

            “Whatever you say Robert,” I smiled looking out into the distance. If you have been with a guy like Robert you got used to his rude language and the way he connects with you, honestly he was a nice guy…sometimes.

            “Today after school…I was wondering if you could come with me to Barnes & Noble’s to buy the last book of The Mortal Instruments,” Robert murmured shyly, his eyes darting around in case someone heard him.

            I smiled at his flustered expression, and shrugged. I forgot to mention one of Robert’s secrets is that he is also a huge bookworm, he may not look like it with that dark look and muscular frame but he really liked books. “I suppose, it’s not like I have anything else to do today,” I agreed and he smiled.

            His smile was sincere and it made me gasp at how handsome it was, with his chocolate eyes sparkling under the sunlight and his pearl white teeth glinting. Robert noticed I was staring and his smile faltered. “What is it? Do I have something on my face?” He questioned raking a hand through his charcoal hair.

            “Nope,” I sighed as I began to head back inside the school with a straight back. My father always told me that when a woman walked she had to walk straight with her head held high, and my mother said I should never show my feelings.

            When the bell rang signaling the end of lunch I was already seated in front with my pencil in hand, I was totally ready for the test. Robert was at the far back of the classroom a annoyed expression clouding his face when the teacher entered.

            “I hope you all studied,” Mr. Alchemy said as he took out a packet full of papers, I was literally sparkling with enthusiasm. I was prepared and ready for the challenge!

            “Bring it on,” I mumbled lowly a keen grin tugging on my lips.

~♥~

            “I doubt I passed that stupid exam,” Robert growled as he bent down on his knees and searched through the shelves of books. His finger came up to scratch the thick black mustache on his upper lip, and he frowned when his large glasses fell forward. In a second he fixed the fake mustache and glasses and looked around, hoping no one saw him.

            “Seriously do you have to wear such a stupid disguise when you come here?” I asked as I pulled out a Shoujo manga, and skimmed through the pages. It was called Skip Beat and it was really interesting, considering since I read most of the books.

            “Obviously, my school reputation would be ruined if someone found out My Inner Nerd,” he answered as he stood up and went to the horror and mystery section, he had good taste in books…sometimes.

            “Is that an insult?” I frowned putting the manga back in its place; he sure was taking a long time just to get his book.

            “Come on who wants to be a nerd?” Robert spat in distaste, he rolled his eyes when he looked at my expression. “Stop sulking Queen of the Nerds,” he chuckled and glanced back at the stacked shelf.

            “Why I—” My sentence was cut off by a woman who had exclaimed with a gasp when she saw me, “Angela?”

            “Yes?” I said with uncertainly, she came toward me and engulfed me into a huge hug that made me feel very awkward and confused. Robert raised his eyebrows wondering what was going, and I was just as puzzled.

            “Oh, look you have grown so much,” the strange woman smiled brightly as she let go and took a step back. “How have you been? And what about your parents?” I looked more closely at this woman with ash brown hair and light silver eyes, and then it cliqued.

            “Mrs. Lanter, I have been alright. My parents are currently working overseas so I don’t really know how they are,” I answered with all honesty, the grip on the book I was holding tightened for a second.

            “I see, well I hope they are fine. You certainly have grown into a splendid girl, and your taste in literature is charming,” she noted with that warm motherly smile still printed on her pale face.

            “Thank you,” I blushed in appreciation. Mrs. Lantern was still the same nice lady that once lived beside my home, I remember her coming over and bringing chocolate fudge with caramel on a plate and fresh lemonade.

            I glanced at the book she held to her chest “How to tutor a child” and asked about the book she had. It was probably for Tyler her son, who since the last time I saw him was a tiny shrimp, now he must be in his third year of middle school.

            Tyler was like a small brother who would always follow me around and cling to my clothes, always staying by my side. Most girls would think it was annoying, but on the contrary he was just too cute and sweet.

            “Well you see Tyler has been experiencing some difficulties with his grades, and his scores are lowering. So I decided to help him study, but you see I’m not that good with teaching,” Mrs. Lanter explained which to I nodded in understanding.

            “I can’t seem to find a tutor who will manage to teach him in a low price, and that I can trust in,” she sighed in depression and I comforted her by patting her shoulder in reassurance. “If only there was someone willing to tutor him.”

            “Sorry for imposing in your conversation,” Robert said as he came forward with his hands in his jean pockets. Mrs. Lanter gazed at him in suspicion and took a step back frightened by his appearance.

            “Who are you?” She questioned with a sour tone.

            “Don’t worry Mrs. Lanter, this is my friend Robert. He doesn’t usually look like this, but there is nothing to be afraid of, he is a really friendly guy,” I introduced and to my relief she relaxed and nodded for him to continue.

            “Where was I?” He asked himself and then smiled. “Oh yes, about the tutor you have been looking for. I could recommend you a perfect candidate that has the top marks in the whole grade and is very trustworthy,” Robert informed as he took off the fake mustache and put it in his pocket.

            “And who may that be?”

            “Well here she is in front of you, Angela,” he answered as he pulled on my arm and my shoulder collided with his. “Trust me Angela is a good option, she has even helped me earn good marks on my exams and now I am more intelligent. Not to mention she doesn’t ask for more than a penny back,” he patted my head like a proud father. “Such a nice girl, I feel I am grateful for a friend like her.”

            Mrs. Lanter’s eyes brightened and she gazed at me in another light; she grabbed both my hands and pleaded. “Will you tutor my dear Tyler, Angela?” 

            What was I to say when Robert was pushing me to agree and Mrs. Lanter was looking at me with puppy eyes. I sighed in defeat and nodded my head, “I would be delighted to.”

~♥~

            That is how I ended up in a promise to tutor Tyler every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. It was only to be at least three or two hours studying in his room, and his mother insisted that I stay for dinner since I lived alone.

            It wasn’t so bad since I would get to taste Mrs. Lanter’s delicious homemade food and would reunite with Tyler. It was always so silent and dark whenever I arrived at my house, and was greeted by loneliness.

            But when I pressed on the doorbell I was surprised that the door was opened by a tall slim boy with shaggy golden hair and stormy grey eyes. We both stayed frozen in place, and I wondered if I was in the right residence.

            His lips widened into a smile, and a bright pink color tinted his cheeks. “Angela!” He exclaimed before wrapping his arms around me and pulling me into a warm hug, I was shocked by his bold move and stayed still.

            This has got to be a dream, because there is no way a cute guy like this could possibly be embracing me. My face felt warm and my heart was accelerating at an abnormal speed from the closeness.

            “I missed you so much Angie,” he whispered into my ear, and I was shocked to realize that this handsome young guy was none other than Tyler. I haven’t been called Angie for a very long time, and I was pleased to know he hadn’t forgotten me.

            I hugged him back closing my eyes, my hand patting the back of his shoulders, “I missed you too, Ty.”

            “Aww, I see you two have already re-united,”