Chapter: 75: Camping Trip"Okay class, we’ll meet after the holiday ends. Enjoy your holiday." The professor said wrapping things up.I grabbed my books and shoved them into my backpack. Finally, no more classes and I’ll get to have some time for myself.Since classes started, I haven’t had time for myself, it’s always rehearsals or assignments or something else.Heading to the dorm room, I opened the door and the first thing I noticed were Kenzie and Courtney, they stood there with a cheesy grin on their faces as if they’ve been waiting for my arrival. I was confused, looking between the two of them, trying to figure out what was going on. Realizing I was lost, I couldn't help but ask, "Is everything okay?"Kenzie nodded. "Yes, everything is okay. In fact, it's even more than okay because…" she halted and Courtney quickly chipped in and finished her sentence. "We are going camping for the holiday.""Yay!!" Kenzie cheered as Courtney joined her. I didn't make a reaction, I was just standing there, watching th
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Chapter: 74: More than friends Writing in my diary, the door to the room opened and Courtney and Kenzie walked in. "Hey, Bella, what are you doing?" Courtney asked."Nothing, just writing in my diary," I replied. "How was your dinner?""It was great, but too bad you couldn't come," She said."Yeah,"Kenzie chipped in, "You couldn't come or you just didn't want to come?""It's actually both," I responded looking at her."No, it's not. You just didn't want to come, and I think I know why," Kenzie said."You do?" I questioned.She nodded, sitting on the bed beside me. "You hate Aaron."I couldn't help but roll my eyes. "I don't hate him.""Yes, you do. Otherwise, why wouldn't you hang out with us?""Nothing, I just..." My words broke, and I looked at them, waiting for me to say something."Just what? If you don't like Aaron, just say it. We won't mind at all," Courtney said."You won't?" I questioned, and they nodded. "In that case, you are honestly right, I don't like Aaron.""But why? You don’t even know him and you
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Chapter: 73: Maybe LoveAnd just like that, he’s going to turn my not-so-great life into worse."Miss Bella," a voice called from across the room. I didn't even flinch, lost in my own world of thoughts. The voice called my name again, this time a little louder, but I remained oblivious, still wondering in the pool of my thoughts. Suddenly, my name was called out in a sharp, commanding tone. "Miss Bella!" I jolted out of my daydream, startled. "Yes ma'am," I replied to the professor, who looked visibly annoyed. "Can you concentrate on what's being discussed in the class?" She asked, her voice stern. I nodded quickly. "Yes ma'am.""Thank you," She said, turning back to the class to continue her lesson. I faced Noah who stared at me clearly wondering what I was thinking of. I shrugged and turned my attention to the lesson being taught.This is the second class today where a professor has called me out for not paying attention. I really need to stop letting my mind wander and focus on what's important.I pu
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Chapter: 72: Space In Her Heart ~ AARON’S POVThis is probably a bad idea, but I couldn’t think of any better way to meet Bella than this. I’ve been trying to get her attention and at least find a way to speak to her, but given she’s never alone and might not even want to meet me alone, I had to befriend her friends, find a way to be close to her and hopefully get a chance to speak to her one on one.After Bella left, I was worried it was because of me and I wanted to go after her, but Luca went to get her instead. I don’t know what her relation is with Luca but I’m starting to not like it at all. First I saw her with him at the park and then at the club and now here, why is she constantly with him? I just hope he’s just a friend and nothing more than that. After waiting for minutes and Bella still wasn’t back, I asked "Do you guys think Bella is alright? She hasn’t come back yet,"Before Kenzie could respond to me, I heard footsteps sounding behind me. Turning around, I saw Bella walking towards me, she looked al
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Chapter: 71: FazeI couldn't tear my eyes away. My heart was beating faster than usual, my mind raced, a jumble of questions: Why was he here? What did he want? His presence was a shock, a jolt of unexpected energy. When he walked toward me, my body froze, unable to move. He didn't say a word, but the smile on his face sent shivers down my spine. Kenzie, oblivious to the turmoil inside me, continued to introduce us: "Aaron, this is Bella, the girl I was telling you about, she’s a freshman." Aaron’s gaze shifted from Kenzie to me, and he said, "Hello Bella." He extended his hand, "It's nice to meet you." But I was paralyzed, unable to respond. My eyes stayed fixed on him, a growing panic constricting my throat. Milan was stunned just like me and is thundering me with questions, but I couldn't answer. I was just as clueless as she is. Aaron stood there, patiently waiting for me to shake his hand, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. As he took a step closer, I instinctively moved back, my gaze dro
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Chapter: 70: New FriendAfter the morning rehearsals, I headed back to the dorm to finish up some assignments. I’ve got a ton to do and given I’m new around here, I want to start getting my things done ahead of time.As I am working on my assignment, my phone suddenly started buzzing, without looking at the screen, I picked up the phone knowing very well it was dad. Dad calls me every morning so it’s no surprise it’s him.Just as I thought, his voice spiraled throughout the phone "Hello." He said "Good morning dad, how are you doing?" I asked still writing my assignment "I’m okay, what’s going on with you?""Nothing much, just doing my assignment and hoping to get an A just like you want."He slightly laughs "Well, that’s great. Have you eaten breakfast?""No, but I’ll grab a bite with Luca in an hour.""Who is Luca?" He asked, his voice suddenly serious "Luca is my friend," I replied "What kind of a girl is named Luca?" That was a trick question, he asked because he wanted to know if Luca was a boy or
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