All Chapters of Dumped After Confession, Hunted at University: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

With the SAT finally over, everyone was celebrating the end of the endless grind.I stood outside in the howling winter wind, watching fireworks burst across the sky. Rubbing my freezing hands together, I pulled out my phone.After gathering every ounce of courage I had, I dialed the star student at Carthen University who had tutored me for the past three years to confess my feelings."I'm finally done with the SAT," I said.His deep voice came through the speaker. "Right. I hope you get into your dream school."A surge of joy hit me. "Do you know which school I want to go to?""No idea."As I thought about the confession I was about to make, my face flushed hot despite the freezing cold.My voice dropped to a whisper. "Actually, I really like—"Before I could finish, a sharp beep cut me off. The call ended."Did you hear me?" I asked tentatively.Only silence answered.I bit my lip in disappointment, feeling my heart shatter in that exact moment.Inside, the party was sti

"What's the story behind the 'heartless internet friend'?" Elin asked.Mariah replied, "I'm not entirely sure. Word is he spent years tutoring someone online, and then the second she got into college, she completely blocked him."I sat quietly in my corner, listening to the gossip. But the more I listened, the more puzzled I became.Why did Trey's story sound so strangely familiar?Tutoring someone online only to be blocked immediately afterward… Could the world really be full of such bizarre coincidences?…As a freshman advisor, Trey was incredibly approachable.After class, a few of the bolder students crowded around him to pry for details."Mr. Gomez, is it true that you're looking for someone you met online?"Trey nodded slightly. Resting his chin on his hand, he analyzed the situation. "She should be among the incoming freshmen at either our school or Carthen."One student actually asked, "If she was just an online friend, why not just let it go? Why go through all the

To help everyone bond, our class went out for a group dinner that night, and the conversation was loud and chaotic.I had never been a fan of big crowds, so I instinctively pulled out my phone and started scrolling out of boredom.Glancing up, I noticed Trey sitting directly across from me, also staring at his phone.For someone usually so vibrant and outgoing, he sat there quietly, looking like a total outsider tonight.As if sensing my gaze, he looked up. The moment our eyes met, my heart did a violent flip.Unsure how much longer the dinner would drag on, I unlocked my phone again, planning to find a web novel to pass the time.Suddenly, someone called me out, "Alisha, a young lady as pretty as you can't possibly be single, right?"Instantly, the entire table turned to look at me.My anxiety spiked, and I practically curled my toes in embarrassment.If I said no, everyone would probably start teasing me and trying to set me up.There was no way I was putting myself through

Trey's lecture had to be brought to a halt.The lecture hall immediately dissolved into whispers about who could possibly be on the other end. Who possessed the power to make the ever-professional Trey check his phone mid-lecture?"Trey is actually texting during class. Who do you think it is?""Is that even a question? Who else would he care that much about besides a girlfriend?"I was too buried in my own misery to pay attention to the gossip. Staring down at my phone, I let out a helpless sigh and put it away, only to hear my name echo through the room. "Alisha."I stood up, completely dazed. "…Huh?"Trey's voice was gentle. "No phones during class."My face flushed. "Right, sorry."It really was true that they could see everything from the podium. I had only glanced at my phone for a second and got caught immediately.Up at the front, Trey's phone fell completely silent again.At that moment, that strange feeling crept back into my mind.No way. That was impossible, righ

"Wherever you want to go," Trey replied.When I texted him earlier, his phone chimed at the front of the room.This instant back-and-forth naturally caught everyone's attention.In an instant, everyone's gaze on us became charged with meaning.…That night, Trey walked me all the way back to my dorm.The second I stepped inside, my roommates swarmed me, teasing me relentlessly."Alright, cough it up. What's the deal between you and Mr. Gomez?""Is he the boyfriend you were talking about before?""Where did you guys go today? Why are you back so late?""You were out alone. Don't tell me nothing happened!"Looking at my overly enthusiastic roommates, I let out a sigh and decided to tell them the truth."Actually, back in high school, I found a tutor from Carthen who helped me with my studies. Over time, I fell for his kindness, patience, and the way he talked."I was desperate to get into Carthen just to be with him, but it turns out my genius tutor was actually at Bellridge