CHAPTER 30 OrphicOrphic- mysterious and entrancingOrigin: unknown30SAVANNAH'S POVAlmost six in the evening, my classes for Friday was done. I threw myself to the bed and I was dreaded for a five straight days of continuous exams. I haven't had enough sleep lately and I feel like I need sleep. Like a long sleep. I even think I lost weight. Though it wasn't really some major exams but I still need to pass them because I don't want to do some extra credit in the middle of the semester and Im not used to failing anything. My body feels so tired and my heavy eyelids are closing and closing and closing, almost about to shut until the door opens wide and my eyes opens wide as well, it was Tracy."Oh gosh it's just you." I exhaled.She smiles at me and enters the room."Tracy you need to come with me."That voice.Nick starts walking inside the room right behind her and then glances at me. He shuts the door close and I was still lying down on the bed. He looks at me and I was looking ba
CHAPTER 31 ForelsketForelsket- the euphoria you experience when you are first falling in loveOrigin: Norwegian31Both of us headed up to my room and as soon as we got inside, he walked to the bed and placed the box on top. I locked the door and just watched Nick. It felt like a déjà vu, like it was the first night we spent together."Aren't you gonna join me here?" He asked.I smiled and started walking closer to him. I sat down on the bed right across him and he gave me a slice. We just ate peacefully and he opened a can of soda for me too."I think you still need curtains." I say."No curtains."I smiled. "Why? Do you have some fear of curtains?"He shakes his head. "Nope. I just don't like curtains.""Why?" I asked again before taking a drink from my cola."Because it'll just add dust to my room and I'm too lazy to wash it time to time."I nod. "Reasonable."He pulled out a ply of tissue and wiped my cheek, "You're such a messy eater."I giggled."I'm just really hungry." I sai
CHAPTER 32 CaimCaim- an invisible circle of protection that reminds you that you are safe and loved even in the darkest times; sanctuaryOrigin: Scottish32I pulled myself up from the bed."Where are you going?" Nick asked."Shower. I need to take a shower before I sleep." I said while grabbing my towel.He glances at his watch. "It's already eleven in the evening."I nodded. "Yeah, what's wrong with that?"He stares at me as I grab my mini basket that contains all the things I need for my shower --- shampoo, body wash, shaver, conditioner and some other extra stuff. I started slipping off from my clothes in front of him leaving me with nothing but my underwear on then I quickly wrapped my towel around my body. We just looked at each other for a few seconds and I was waiting for him to get up from the bed and tell me that he's going to join me in the shower.Oh please join me in the shower, Nick."I'll just wait for you here, then." he says.I sigh inwardly."Alright. Don't touch a
CHAPTER 33 AspectabundAspectabund- being able to let expressive emotion show easily through one a face and eyesOrigin: English333:30 AMNick and I were still playing by the shore of this beach where he took me. There weren't much people around since it was already getting late. He was giving me a piggyback ride while he kept spinning himself around and around until both of us fell on the sand. My butt was hurting but we were both laughing.We weren't drunk and we didn't drink. I think this was the side effects of showering together and eating pizza and ice cream. I think this was definitely caused by the ice cream. It was strawberry, he said it was his favorite. Unusual favorite flavor of an ice cream for a frat guy like him.I wonder if Catherine likes strawberry flavored ice cream too.We haven't had sleep yet and I think when we're together we don't need sleep at all because even though I am with him, all these time that I'm spending with Nick is still not enough for me. It fe
CHAPTER 34 La Douleur Exquise La Douleur Exquise- the heart-wrenching pain of wanting the affection of someone unattainableOrigin: French34It was unexpected to see Channing around here and it was very coincidental that I had to be with Nick. It's not that I don't want them to meet, but I just dont want Nick to feel a little bit down when he sees Channing. I know Nick hates or has a problem about rich people and Channing is rich and can be very boastful sometimes."Does that have cheese?" I asked Nick. Trying to make a conversation with him."Yeah. You want it?" Nick asked.Channing softly laughs. "Savannah doesn't like cheese, man."I gaze at Channing. He remembers.I moved my head back to Nick who looked a little bit pissed. We just continued eating again while Channing and I just kept talking about how his days went well in Ohio State University then he would ask me about how mine went in WSU too while Nick was just eating quietly. We didn't mean to make him feel out of place
CHAPTER 35 ScintillaScintilla- a tiny, brilliant flash or spark; a small thing; a barely-visible traceOrigin: Latin35"Can I come in?" Nick asked.I widened the door for him. "Sure."I think he's not drunk. He doesn't smell liquor at all. He walks inside my room and I headed to the bed while he stands right across me. He's looking at me while we were alone in this dim room."What are you doing here?" I asked.I gazed at my watch, as if I dont know the time. "It's already one in the morning.""The frat house was too loud, I couldn't sleep."My eyebrows creasing. "You mean to say you want to sleep here?""Can I?" he asked.I stared at him. "Sure."I slightly moved and crawled to my bed while he walks closer to me. He sits on top of the mattress and I settled myself on down. He kicks off his shoes and lays down right next to me while he covers the blanket over us. Both of us were still staring at the ceiling and neither of us wanted to talk even though it was evident that we wanted t
CHAPTER 36 VidendaVidenda- the things that should be seen or visited, especially if because they mark the character of a person or place; "What is to be observed"Origin: Latin36"We're here!" Channing calls out to us.Nick and I started walking closer to Channing and we were finally here. I could already hear the sound of the waterfall and when I stood right next to Channing, the view was always breathtaking. I missed this place too much and I'm just glad we're back here. This time, Nick is with us.Channing starts walking on the downhill pathway, closer to the waterfall while Nick helped me walking down. We finally reached where Channing was and it was evident on his face that he was excited as I am. All of us put our bags down on the ground and Channing isn't wasting any time because he's already taking his shirt off. His body didn't change at all. He looked at me."Come on guys. Let's waste no time and have fun." Channing says to me.Channing walks up to a higher spot, the same
CHAPTER 37 VerbotenVerboten- forbidden; prohibited by dictateOrigin: German37NICK'S POVEIGHT YEARS AGO"How do I look?" Catherine asks me.She shows off to me her lovely white dress that I bought from a flea market in town and she seems to love it. It was just really cheap and I thought she wasn't gonna like it because it was a cheapass dress but she loved it. She really loved it. She still makes it look so pretty damn good on her and I was glad it fits her. Catherine is always so beautiful to me no matter what she's gonna wear or how tired she looks like or how sleepy and how make-up free her face is. Catherine will always be beautiful to me."Say something." She pleads.My lips twitch."How do I look Nick?" She asks again while she reaches for my hand.I smiled at her. "You look very very beautiful, love."She smiles sheepishly. "Are you sure? It's a perfect fit though. I really love it."I cupped her right cheek and kissed her forehead. "Yes I am. You're the loveliest."I am