Chapter Fifty-Seven: Violet

It may have been from the practice I had after the first time we slept together, but it was almost too easy to avoid Caleb for the two next weeks. Instead of eating at the student union or going to FIX, I survived off delivery and my stash of Ramen.

Instead of going out the main door of the business lecture hall, I would use the side exit. Then, I would make my way to my dorm room by walking the long way behind the buildings that lined the university's quad. Thankfully it was finally cold enough to get away with wearing my beanie and hoodie, which only helped to hide me from anyone who may have had an eye out for me.

I was both relieved and disappointed when he didn't seem to have anyone searching for me. The chase was over. He had me, lost me, found me, and then gave me up. It was inevitable and expected, but that didn't make it any less hurtful. I felt like one of those ridiculous girls in a rom-com. I wanted to stay away from him but also wanted him to chase and fig