All Chapters of Dorm rules: Don't fall for your roommate.: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

ZANDER’s POVAfter Jayden had left to go wherever, I decided to head to the library instead of rotting in bed while waiting for the year to come to an end.Our final exams were already close, which meant there was still much I had to cover before waiting for the final semester to come and officially end. Most people had already started packing or making plans for the break like as if majority weren’t just going to bribe their way through.I, on the other hand, wasn’t ready to spend another day staring at the dorm ceiling. I grabbed my journal from my desk, shoved a few pencils into my backpack, my arts textbook on my hand and slung my bag over my shoulder before heading out.A few familiar faces stared at him with curiosity, dropped snide remarks about how I was a nerd, and I returned the gesture with a lazy nod to those nice enough to sincerely wave a “hello” at me.The library was only a few minutes away and at least I’d have something to keep me occupied. Just as I reached the libr

ZANDER’s POVThe door clicked open just as I was about to finally close my journal and head to bed, but I didn’t turn around because I already knew who stepped inside. I’d recognize that heavy, intimidating, arrogant stride anywhere. Saving the little energy I had left, I chose to ignore him because I couldn’t start to waste my energy by engaging in whatever banter he wanted to start.I kept my eyes glued to my desk, returning them to the piece of poem I was writing in my journal.My chest was still tight with confusion and irritation. Every time I closed my eyes, all I could see was him kissing that girl in public like nobody else existed. It was so fucking infuriating.“Who the hell did he think he was?” I thought. Feeling my anger return.His footsteps drifted closer, stopping directly behind my chair. I held my breath immediately his cologne wafted into my nose, now staring blankly at the desk because I couldn’t focus on the book anymore.I couldn't take the proximity anymore so I

ZANDER’s POVI tossed my phone onto the mattress after ending the call with Tristan, my mind still racing with his crazy operation “make out with another guy” plan. "What the hell have I gotten myself into?" I pace around the, "What kinda bestfriend did I even sign myself up with?" I let out a mindless chuckle.Before I could even process it, the heavy slam of the front door rattled the walls, obviously announcing Jayden’s presence. No sane person would slam a door that hard, unless he was planning to buy new walls and doors. My spine went rigid when I heard his footsteps across the room, and I immediately focused back on whatever It was I was even previously doing, keeping my back to him and staring at the half-packed bag, with books around on my desk, making sure to pretend I was completely oblivious to his existence.My chest was deadass pounding loudly against my chest and I was sure anyone present could hear it from wherever they stood in the room. I had spent the entire night

ZANDER's POVI slammed the door behind me, the sound echoing down the hallway like a gunshot. My chest was burning, my hands shaking so hard I had to shove them deep into my jacket pockets.As I walked out of Tristian and I’s private room and into the cold air, the only person who felt pathetic was me. I’d let him get under my skin again. I’d let him see the raw, bleeding edges of how much his words could cut. I was walking aimlessly, just trying to put distance between myself and that entire floor, when I nearly crashed into someone coming around the corner."Whoa! watch it.” a familiar voice chuckled.I blinked twice, looking up to see Liam standing there. “You good?" Liam’s easy smile faded as he took in my face. He studied me for a second, his eyes narrowing slightly. "You look like you're about to explode.""I'm fine," I lied, my voice tight. "Just... heading to the cafeteria.""Rigghht….. and you're walking in the complete opposite direction of the caf." Liam tilted his head, wa

ZANDER’s POVMy lungs were burning from the mindblowing kiss I just had with Jayden in a freaking alley.When I finally pulled back to catch my breath, the cold night air rushed between us like ice, but my lips still felt like they were on fire and I felt like I needed more. My hands were still tangled in the fabric of Jayden’s shirt, my knuckles white and my entire body trembling.“So this is what a kiss felt like.” I whispered.All my life, I’d assumed a kiss would be something soft, polite, and maybe even a little controlled. I always assumed it was something overhyped…but this kiss with Jayden was a memory I definitely needed tattooed in my brain.This felt like a total clash of desire. It was messy, bruised, and completely consuming. The taste of the sudden rain, iron, and Jayden’s body heat. It didn't feel like a boundary crossing…. it felt like I was being pulled into something I had no control over and even if I did? I don’t think I’d pull away.Every emotion and nerve in my s