Chapter 4
It was harder to sleep than I thought, Zeke wasn't even the problem.
I slept kinda early and he was probably somewhere playing snooker or whatever guys do at night.
But I kinda missed my old bed and the warmth it gave me.
I know it sounds dumb, even to me.
I lay in bed and stared at the ceiling, I sat up and pinched my self maybe I would stop daydreaming. But sadly, I wasn't.
"I feel like a mess, ain't I?" I asked nobody in particular.
"The nerd's a huge mess!" Zeke's voice yelled.
That's when I realized I wasn't alone in the room.
I'd gotten used to talking to myself and asking myself random and dumb questions.
I bolted upright and a huge mass of curly brown hair came tumbling around me and spilled around my face and shoulder, this is what I get for not combing my hair before getting into bed.
Zeke was shirtless and seated on the sofa.
"It's obvious you've been messing around with guys lately," he said with a dry laugh.
I quickly diverted my eyes away and got down from the bed.
"That's some ass you've got on you nerd," he said with a smirk.
I rolled my eyes at him.
"Would you like it doggy style?" He asked with a wink.
Someone punch him in the face. With a chair.
"Is that how you look like every morning?" He asked.
Seriously!...the questions?!
"Not 'every' morning," I said sounding the every.
"You look-" he stopped mid-sentence, then looked at me and smiled.
"Like a witch, hahaha!" He laughed.
I sighed and stood in front of the mirror and after minutes of comb battling with my hair, I later succeeded in packing it in a messy bun.
"Woah, you should compete for America's strongest." Zeke laughed.
I glared at him for a while and then threw the comb at him. Hitting him only slightly above his shoulder.
"Oww baby that hurts," he said placing his hand on his chest.
The way he calls me a baby was so enticing and I hated myself for having butterflies in my stomach.
"Go take a shower nerd," he said.
I can't possibly live like this.
"Do you mind leaving?" I asked.
"Why?" He asked.
"I'm going to shower."
"Can I join?" He asked.
I turned to face him wide-eyed.
"No," I said.
"But I'm horny," he whined.
"Go suck ya dick!" I half yelled.
Geez, can't believe I just said that.
He only laughed at it and I totally ignored him.
After some time he was engrossed in his phone and I took the opportunity to bathe.
I took a shower and then changed to a blue top and black crazy jeans in the toilet.
By the time I got out, Zeke was gone.
The door swung opened and a blonde girl stood with her arms folded.
She had a pink crop top on with a short skirt that hung above her knee.
"Oh, my sweetie!" She exclaimed in a high-pitched tone.
Well, I was taken back for a moment...
I was like... "Do I know you???" But I said that in my head so no one heard me.
"I know it's gonna be hard for you to take it but, hmm, Zeke used you...sweetie there's still so much out there, you don't have to worry about it, just let it out." She said in her high-pitched tone.
I stared at her more puzzled as she stared at me.
"Why aren't you letting it out?" She asked in what I assumed to be her normal voice.
"I didn't sleep with Zeke," I said and grimaced at the thought of it.
"I'm his roommate," I said.
"Ohh," she said.
"I'm his sister, Evie, nice meeting you." She said and walked up to the refrigerator.
She brought out a box of frizzle pops.
"You take that?" I asked.
"Yeah," she said, "Frizzle pops can make you shop, shop, shop, till you want more so get it now, it's frizzle pops!" She sang the advertisement they usually showed on TV about frizzle pops.
"Yay!, I also love frizzle pop!" I squealed.
"Any sensible person in American would love frizzle pop." She said.
I'm beginning to like this girl.
Just then my phone rang, mom appeared on the screen.
I cleared my throat then swiped to the accept button.
"Hi, mom," I said.
"Oh my angel, how are you doing?" She asked.
I thought she'd be mad I didn't call yesterday.
"I'm fine."
"How's Cole, and Ciara?"
"They're all fine."
"So how do you see your roommate?"
Cocky
AnnoyingDickheadDumbassPain in the assJerkHey, you gat any more names that'll suit that jerk?How about asshole?Great, he's an asshole!Goodness Lord, you just said a whole load of swears.
*Gasp*
"Are you still on the line, honey?" Mom asked.
I quickly cleared my throat again.
"Uhmm, yeah, he's nice."
"It's a boy?"
Awkward!
"Yeah..." I trailed off.
"Oh, my princess!" Mom giggled.
What the frickity frack!
"Is he cute, like those in the magazines?" mom asked.
"Mom!"
"Sorry just got carried away."
"So what's his name?"
"Zeke. Ezekiel Rodriguez."
"Aww, he already sounds cute."
Wait till you meet him.
"Invite him to have dinner with us on Easter," she said.
"But I don't even know him."
"Well do that now, I want to know the people, my princess associates with," she said.
"Ohh and don't forget to bring Cole along with you."
"Mom!" I pouted.
"You're trying to tell me you are gonna stay in a rented home and not stay with me," she sniffed over the phone.
I groaned, "Fine I'll be there."
"Bye," she said.
"Bye mom," I said and hung up.
Just great!
Mom is just unbelievable!
How on earth I'm I gonna tell that asshole, "Hey my mom said we should come for a family dinner on Easter, do well to invite your parents."
I sighed and slumped on the couch.
It's only been two days at college already and I feel screwed already.
I took a pack of chips, ripped it open, and began munching it.
"I can help you with that, besides I'd love to meet your mom," She said.
"Wait you're serious?" I asked sitting up.
"Yeah like what the heck are friends for?" She laughed.
TBC
Chapter 5"Alright, we're going to do a practical." Prof. Kendricks our chemistry lecturer said.We were doing the volumetric analysis experiment.I loved chemistry so full of exciting practicals; Science is my thing.You're a nerd...Get out of my head Zeke!"Are you alright?" someone asked behind me.I turned and saw the prettiest grey eyes that could make you fall in love.Damien Clement.I had cold feet and was numb for a minute"Yeah..." I trailed off after what seemed to be like forever."Looks like we're partners." He said and sat beside me, then we began the experiment by putting the acid in the burette."Would you like to do the honors?" He asked."Sure." I smile then took the acid and poured it into the burette."So I he
Chapter 6"Just a few more touches girl and you'll be a princess," Ciara said."Now for your makeup.," She said."This is taking forever!" I whined."Hold still!" She yelled, trying to fix the eyelashes."Now you can look," she said.I stood up and looked at myself in that mirror...I looked different.My brown hair was all curled and pinned up.I wore a white chiffon button design high slit skirt, it exposed one side of my leg.Ciara said I had to look spontaneous because it's freaking Damien Baxter's party.While she had a white button-down on.***"I'll be right back," Ciara said and left to meet the guy who'd winked at her.The scene in front of me made me feel sick, loud music blaring into my ears, stupid teenagers making out behind the green bushes, i
"Oh no he didn't!" Ciara half yelled."Yeah and I'm pretty sure it was intentional and can you believe he didn't apologize," I said."That fucking manwhore is gonna pay," She said clenching her fists."I'm gonna make him go on his damn knees and apologize.""He'll only frustrate my life the more," I said."That's why I'm here, I'm gonna chop off his dick and feed it to the dogs.""That's hilarious."I looked over her shoulder and saw Zeke staring keenly at the water.He was on the other end of the pool, busy splashing pool water with his foot.He had only shorts on and was shirtless."Are you even listening?" Ciara asked as she shook my shoulders."Huh?" I answered."Were you-" she paused then looked over her shoulder, then gave me a skeptical look."Don't gimme that kind of look," I said and then stood up."It's kinda boring just staying here." Ciara pouted."I know, I know.""How about we crash in over there and watch a movie?" She asked.At first, I thought she'd gone insane."Comm
Just some days more and we'll be free from the summative assessments.And then easter!I can't wait to go home and then sleep throughout, well not actually...I flipped through the pages of the textbook I'd found in the library.Once I found what I was looking for, I pulled out a seat and then sat on it.I dozed off due to the tiredness and I needed my fave cereal buhh Evie had taken it to her dorm.An arm wrapped around my chest and I was quick enough to jerk up and elbow at its chest."Urghh." Came an unusual groan.I quickly turned and saw Zeke clutching at his stomach as he leaned against the wall, "Serves you right." I stuck out my tongue at him."What the fuck was that for?" He asked."Uhh, probably for sneaking up on you.""I think you broke my rib." He groaned."I'd break more than that."He pulled out a seat beside me and sat on it."What's the nerdy bookworm reading now?""I'm not a bookworm and I'm reading for the exams.""Wait we're having exams?" He asked eye wide.I chuc
Chapter 9Finally back in the cozy room again.No long boring lectures, no long boring seminars, no practicals (Although I'll miss 'em), no Zeke, and finally some inner peace.I kicked off my bunny slippers, placed the pillow in between my legs, and closed my eyes, just as I was about to drift into sleep.My phone chimed.I groaned and then turned to my side to look at the phone.It was a message from Aiden.We had talked over the past few days but he rarely texted me.I laid on my belly and then tapped on the message box.Aiden: Hey.-Hello.Aiden: So you're back home.-Yeah I arrived yesterday, and you know, it's kinda hot here.Aiden: I knew you'd fuss about it.-Gash, you know me.Aiden: I knew you since middle school.-How about we hang out some time like old friends.Aiden: Old friends?-Well friends.Aiden: It is only been two months since you left, Tiffy.-Guess I've got a glitch in my head.Aiden: Right, tonight at lé mongás cafe, just down the streets.-Cool.I buried my hea
Chapter 10My room door opened and mom poked her head inside."There's been a change of plans, so get ready.""Change of what now?""We're going over to Zeke's house.""You don't even know them.""Turns out Vanessa was my coursemate back in college.""Who's Vanessa?""Zeke's mom.""Uhh and two old friends met each other through their children, what a huge coincidence!" I exclaimed hitting the bed."Quit whining young woman and get ready!" She said in a strict voice before leaving.I hate it whenever she uses that tone for me, it was only meant for Cole.I groaned lazily and then got up from my bed and went through my wardrobe in search of an outfit.I finally settled down with the white crop top and bum shorts with the Adidas sneakers, mom had given me for my last birthday.I packed my hair into a ponytail and applied some lip balm.Like why the heck I'm I dressing up for?!After slamming my room door shut, I dragged my feet down the stairs.Was this really how I'm gonna spend my east
The next day, Vanessa and Evie came over to ours."I'll be upstairs if you need me," I said and then got up.Mom only nodded at me and continued chatting with Vanessa.At least she wasn't bugging me, I shrugged and climbed up the stairs."So-" a voice said behind me, startling me.The actual fuck!"What are you doing here?" I asked.How did he even get here?!"I asked your mom if it was cool to check out upstairs and she nodded." He said with a smirk."Wow, stay clear of my room," I said."Can't I at least see your room?" He asked with a sad face.Ok, this is so freaking weird, no teenage guy had seen my room, well except my brother, Cole.I looked at the 'hot guys pictures' printed on my pillow and the 'hot guys posters' on my wall.I felt kinda embarrassed and then shoved him away."Ow," he said."Boys are off-limit," I said.He narrowed his eyes at me then stomped downstairs.Maybe I was too harsh on the Lil' guy.Not long after, he walked back upstairs, "Your mom said it was cool t
After two weeks' break, we all headed back to college and things didn't turn out so good...well for me.I took two slices of bread then put it in the toaster and patiently waited to get my toasted bread.I clanked the teacup with the teaspoon as I waited.I already felt worked up so I laid my head on the counter.After some minutes, a smoky odor filled up the air. I bolted upright and then placed my hand over my nose.Then I walked to the study table side and met Zeke seated beside the window, staring right at it with his back facing me. An ashtray and a bottle of alcohol beside him."Phew!, I thought something was on fire, do you mind doing that shit outside?" I said waving my hand.He tossed the already used cigarette out of the window the took the bottle beside him swung it into his mouth then took some gulp and then tossed the empty bottle aside, cleaned his mouth with the back of his hand, stood up, and left."Rude!" I mumble as I stood up to get my toast bread. Unfortunately, it