Mag-log in~RHEA~ “Are you okay?” I immediately forced a smile on my face as I turned to Zander. “Of course I am. Why won't I be?” I asked, and he tilted his head.“I see that frown on your face. You're not fooling me” He pointed out before reaching out to pinch my cheek.“Come on, tell me what's wrong” He urged, and I thought over it. I knew the message was from Chase. That part was obvious, but if I told Zander again, he might get into more trouble if he went after Chase again.I couldn't let that happen.“I promise it's nothing. The lecture today was just way too long and tiring, but I'm okay” I assured him.“I saw Sienna seated next to you. Did she say anything?” He asked, and I sighed.Of course he noticed that.“Sienna doesn't bother me, I promise” I said, and he stared at me for a while.“You know you can tell me anything, right? I'll always defend you” He stated, and I smiled.That was the problem. I didn't want him defending me if that meant more trouble for him.“I know. Just st
~RHEA~ I giggled as I read Zander's message.He was mad at me for leaving the bed before he woke up. He has been pouting over it all morning.Me: I had to head to class. How do you want me to make it up to you?I texted back then but my lower lip as I watched the three dots danced on the screen.Zander: I'll think about it.I let out a low laugh as I imagined the stubborn look on his face. I never thought I'd see the day where I would see this side of Zander but I liked it.I liked it a lot.“Mind if I sit here?” My body tensed up immediately at the voice then I lifted my head up slowly and Sienna was standing beside me with a smile.My happy mood earlier immediately dimmed at the sight of her. I knew it was only a matter of time before I saw her again but I hadn't expected it to be this soon.“There are other places you sit” I responded coldly and she shrugged.“I'd rather sit next to a friend” She said then sat down before I could refute.I was about to switch seats when the Pro
~HEATHER~ I glanced at myself in the mirror for what felt like the 20th time that night.“Heather, I love you but you're starting to piss me off with your pacing back and forth between the mirror and the door” My roommate, Stacy uttered as she stared at me from her bed.“You don't understand, babe. Tonight has to go perfectly, I have to be perfect” I told them as I dusted off whatever imaginary stain I was seeing on my dress.It was nighttime, and Mason had told me to dress casually, so I threw on an orange halter neck flare short gown and a pair of kitchen heels.Casual enough, right?“We already told you you look amazing a thousand times tonight” Mia, my other roommate, said without glancing up from her computer.“Yeah but none of you are men. Of course, I looked good, but I needed to impress him” I told them, and Stacy let out a sigh.“Who is this man anyway? Do we know him?” She asked, and I paused slightly.Tonight was going to determine if I could tell them or not. I didn't wa
~RHEA~ “You guys are closing up all over social media!” Heather squealed as she scrolled through her phone.After Zander's public declaration earlier, we had all gathered back at his dorm.“We are?” I asked as I turned to Heather, and she nodded.“Even more than when you guys were fake dating and…” Her eyes immediately widened as she glanced around. “Oops, I shouldn't have said that”Richard chuckled. “We all knew so you don't have to worry” “Yeah, Zander suddenly getting a girlfriend after coach scolded him was suspicious. I'm even sure Coach knew” Kai added, and my eyes widened as I turned to Zander.He didn't seem shocked by their words.“We weren't convincing enough?” I asked as I glanced around, and Aisha sighed.“No offence, but you rejected Zander's claim multiple times” She pointed out.“Not to talk about that time she slapped in front of everyone” Heather added, and I frowned.“Fuck” I muttered, knowing fully well that they were right. “That doesn't matter right now becaus
~RHEA~ “Do you want to listen to my music?” Zander suddenly asked.He currently had his arms wrapped around my shoulders with my head on his chest. The bus had already been moving for half an hour and unlike the first time we were seated together, this time, I actually never wanted the bus to stop.“Sure” I said as I smiled up at him. I usually saw these scenes in movies and novels. Who would have thought it would happen to me?Zander's genre of music wasn't exactly what I'd go for, but as long as we got to listen to it together, I didn't mind.He placed the airpod in my ear, but before he played the music, he lifted my chin slightly and placed a kiss on my lips.“What was that for?” I asked even though he had been kissing me randomly ever since we got out of bed.“Do I need a reason to kiss my girlfriend now?” He asked, and I giggled.“Is this what they call the honeymoon Phase?” I asked with a tilt of my head.“I guess but I've never been in a relationship so I don't know” He sa
~MASON~ “They are cute, aren't they?” Aisha questioned as she stood beside me.We were all currently loading our luggage onto the bus so we could hit the road immediately. “Who?” I asked and she rolled her eyes.“Don't act like you don't know who I'm talking about but I'll play into your game. Zander and Rhea, they are cute right?” Reluctantly, I turned towards them and Rhea had the biggest smile I had ever seen on her face as she stared up at Zander.She reached up to arrange his shirt and I turned away as soon as he kissed her.“They're cute” I responded with a nonchalant shrug.Aisha was quiet for a while. “So when did you develop your little crush on Rhea?” She asked and I paused instantly before slowly turning to her.“Excuse me?”“Don't act dumb, Mason. I know you like her…”“Well it doesn't matter, does it? She's with Zander now and I have no intention of pursuing her” I told her.“Mason…”“I mean look at her, at him. I've known Zander for years now and he has never been t
~RHEA~ “He left you on the curb?” Heather screeched, horrified, as she led me up to her room.I had called her earlier and she had immediately given me the location of her dorm and luckily, she had taken my luggage with her.“Technically, I got out of his car and he can't exactly force me” I mut
~RHEA~ Girlfriend?“Girlfriend?” Heather, Chase and Sienna echoed as they stared at me like I knew a fuck about what was going on.The murmurs began as everyone in the crowd stared at us with wide eyes and I could see the questions in their eyes but they seemed too scared to speak.Before I could
~ZANDER~ Something was seriously wrong with me.Because for the last twenty minutes, all I could think about was a girl in a stupid Ladybug shirt.It made no fucking sense.Girls like her were exactly the kind I stayed away from, the ones that were too bright, too innocent looking and too soft.
~RHEA~ I wanted to look away but I couldn't.My eyes stayed locked on Zander Cole as if they had forgotten how to function properly.Water still clung to his skin, sliding down the sharp lines and tattoos on his chest before disappearing beneath the towel hanging dangerously low on his hips. Ever







