Chapter 3
I 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 the girls.He wore a dark blue tank top, shorts, and converse."You're my new roommate?" He asked with a slight frown.
"Yeah," I mumbled.
"Name?"
"Tiffany."
The door flew open and Cole was there.
The guy's face immediately lit up, "Jones." he called.
"Zeke man, how're you doing?" Cole asked and they did their handshake-hug guy thingy.
"Great, until I had to share my room with a nerd," he said.
"Dude that's my sister," Cole said.
"Woah!, I had no idea but she ain't cool like you," he said.
I know that...duhh!
They soon began talking like some old friends and forgot about my existence in the room.
I took some books out of my suitcase and placed them on the study desk.
I felt insecure about sharing a dorm with Zeke.
I studied the timetable then put on my converse and then took the books I needed for the lecture.
I opened the door and walked out of the room.
People in the hallway kept on looking at me, be like 'Who's the newbie?'.
I almost bumped into Ciara as a result of not looking at where I was going.
"Ohh my gosh! you look so gorgeous!" she squealed and hugged me again.
"Aww, thanks so do you," I said.
I mentally face palmed myself, I mean I had no idea what she was putting on.
"You're doing that thing that you'll mentally facepalm yourself?" She asked and chuckled.
"How do you know that?" I asked amazed.
"How wouldn't I know my bestie," she said.
We both walked into the lecture hall and took seats beside each other.
I opened the huge textbook I had with me and began flipping through the page.
"Who's your roommate?" She asked.
"Zeke," I said.
"Girl, if it's Zeke Rodriguez, then you better get another dorm," she said with a knowing black American voice.
"Why's that?" I asked.
"You see, Zeke doesn't like sharing room with people especially girls so he's gonna get you transferred to another room, or rather you'll transfer yourself," she said in her normal voice.
"Gal I'm way too in love with that dorm, and there's no way I'm getting outta there." I mimicked her accent.
"I know right, I've never been there but I heard it's literally heaven," she said.
"TBH," I said and she laughed.
Throughout the rest of the lecture, it felt as if someone was watching me, but I ignored it.
After the lecture, I grabbed my books and got up, Ciara had to stay back to assist the lecturer.
I walked towards the route of the exit.
It still felt as if I was been followed even in the hall.
I panicked a little and hastened my pace and then bumped into someone. My books fell in the process.
"Sorry, I'm so sorry," I muttered and quickly bent to pick up my books.
The person I'd bumped into also squatted and rather said, "Hi."
I raised my head and met his adorable grey eyes.
Damien Baxter.
The second son of Middleton famous basketballer coach.
Don't ask me how u know that...
...fine I'll tell you...
Back in High school, he was our soccer coach's second son and also a basketballer himself.
Although he didn't really attend Middleton high school, that didn't stop me from crushing on him.
Oh my gosh!
"Uhmm, hi," I said and bent my face to avoid him seeing me blush.
"I'm Damien Baxter," he said.
Duhh I know that!
This is so awkward.
I know that!
You a hoe?
Get outta my head you pesty voice!
I quickly packed the remaining books up and he reaches his hand up to help me up.
I wondered if it was a prank and he was gonna let me fall on my butt just to embarrass me.
Yeah, I've got trust issues.
I took his hand and he helped me up.
My stomach had butterflies in it all because of his soft hand's touch.
Now I feel like a mess, why was I blushing anyways.
"I didn't catch your name," he said.
"Tiffany," I said.
"Uhm...Tiffany...nice name," he said with a wink and walked away.
My cheeks heated up again and I quickly spun around and then met Zeke.
"Uhmm...Tifanny...nice name," he said in a high-pitched tone.
I rolled my eyes at him.
"Have you been stalking me?" I asked.
He shakes his head laughing, then asked, "Who was that?"
"That's for me to know and for you to shut up," I said.
"Ow," he said and placed his hand on his chest.
"You're so cute when you're trying to be mean," he said.
"I'd take that as a compliment," I said.
"It's not a compliment, grow up nerd!" He said laughing out loud as he walked away raising his middle finger in the air.
Does he have to be a douche at times!
"Don't let him make you go nuts, he's probably plotting on you kicking yourself out," Ciara said.
So she saw what happened.
"And why's that?" I asked.
"You're Cole's sister and they are friends, so he can't possibly kick you out, even though he wants to," She said.
I made an "Ohh" in the realization of what she'd just said.
TBC
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
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