Chapter 2
"Wow." Was all I could say as mom parked the car in front of the college.
An enormous gray stoned manor towered above us.
I was marveled at its size, probably seven times bigger than my house.
"I'm glad you like your new hostel," mom said.
I gripped the car seat, wincing at her words. You could say I was shocked to death.
Everything seemed to move so fast.
Just two days ago, I was seating on the sofa, with my phone and frizzle pop in front of me.
And here I am, going to be parentless, in college.
Before I could say anything, mom honked the car twice.
"Mom, what are you doing?" I asked nervously.
Yeah, I was nervous about meeting new people.
"I'm just alerting Cole," mom said and hopped out of the car before I could respond.
I heard the trunk of the car open and my suitcase was dragged out.
"Oh shit!" I muttered.
Cole was dressed in a white rugged shirt and shorts.
He spotted me and then waved at me, but I was glued to my seat.
He opened the door and plopped into the driver's seat, with a grin on his face.
"Welcome to college life," he said.
"Yeah," I murmured.
"Try not to miss mom too much," he said and leaned to give me a wet kiss on my cheek.
"Ew." I grimaced as I rubbed my wet cheeks ignoring Cole's laughter.
"Common kids get down." mom said.
I took a deep breath, opened the door, and got down.
"Tiffy!" I heard a familiar squealing coming from nearby.
"Ciara?" I called.
"And here comes the dorky stuff," Cole said.
I gave Zoey a warm hug.
She still had adorable body features, her medium black curly hair, her light skin, and a body to literally die for.
"I've missed you so much!" I exclaimed.
"You're finally here, now I don't have to worry too much about myself," she said.
"I can't wait to go shopping and get new shoes and the latest wears...oh my gosh, we could get matching outfits-" Zoey ranted.
Cole quickly interrupted, "Right after she settles.", and I couldn't help but giggle.
"I guess this must be your new baby sister you were talking about." a blonde guy said.
Baby?... I turned and looked at Cole.
"You act like a baby," he said and laughed.
"I'm Allen," he said.
"And I'm Isaac, nice to meet you." a guy with dyed orange hair said.
"Tiffany," I said.
"Woah woah woah, that's enough, she's ought to get some rest after the long ride," Cole said and pulled both of them away.
"Common let's go get your room key," Cole said.
All this while mom was standing beside her car I rushed to her and gave her a warm hug.
"I'm gonna miss you, mom," I said.
"Make sure you call." mom said and kissed me on my forehead.
I sadly watched as she drove away.
A hand went across my shoulder, "That's the same way I felt when mom left me." Cole said.
I placed my wet face on his body.
Why do I always have to overreact?
"Common let's get you your key, we'd visit soon," Zoey said patting me on my shoulder.
I dried my face and walked alongside them.
Cole took me to the reception and we walked in.
"You must be the new girl." Miss Lana said and lifted a folder.
"Miss Tiffany Jones?." She said and looked up at me and I nodded affirmatively.
"Good here's your key and card, so your dorm is on Prestwick side level 3 room G89," she said and opened a drawer then gave me a key and a card.
I took it then thanked her before I left with Cole.
"I'll come to check back on you later," Cole said.
"Yeah, I'm pretty sure that I can find my way around the building and take care of myself. Thank you, please."
"Aww, you grew up so fast. Reminds me of the day that you were still in kindergarten," Cole cooed, placing his hand on my hair.
I smacked it off and then walked towards the route of Prestwick's side, then I spotted my room number on a door then inserted the key into the keyhole, and pushed the door ajar.
The room smelled of mint and its skin was pink and blue. There was a grey carpet on the floor.
Is my roommate a girl cause I'm not really a fan of pink, but the blue kinda made sense?
I pulled my suitcase inside the room and shut the door behind me.
By my left was one good-looking bed and by right was a rumpled and messy bed.
Each of the mattresses had quilts on them and it looked so cuddly.
Then a study desk and desk chair, papers and a laptop were on top of the desk and a TV right in front of the sofa.
There was a refrigerator with loads of junk foods...
Yay!
I pulled everything out of my suitcase and started putting it away in the drawers since the wardrobe looked occupied.
I undressed then wore a bathroom robe and a shower cap then walked to the bathroom and took a quick shower.
When I got back to the room, I took off the shower cap and began comb battling with my hair, I later succeeded in packing it in a messy bun.
I then opened the drawer and brought out my innerwear I put them over me and tossed my bathrobe on the sofa.
Then I put on a 'Nerd rocks' outfit and then began searching for denim shorts to put on.
After some minutes I found light blue denim shorts and put them on.
"Nice ass." a deep voice said.
I gulped instantly...
TBC
Chapter 3I turned immediately and saw a guy seated on the rumpled bed.My cheeks burst with color and a strange heat rocked through me. My nerves were on fire. My heart was having a seizure."How long have you been here?" I managed to ask."Can't tell," he answered getting off the bed.Oh my gosh! he probably saw me dressing up."Are you here to clean off because I don't remember calling the janitor," he said and sat on the bed."This is my room." I said pointing at my suitcase, "Get used to it."He cocked his head right and walked closer to me.He was good six feet tall above my 5'4 height.He had tousled light auburn hair that stuck out in some places.It covered most of his forehead and reached his chocolate brown eyes.They reminded me of the eyes of a puppy.I guessed that's how he gets t
Chapter 4It 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.
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