Beep!! Beep!! Beep!!.
I groaned and without opening my eyes, I took out my annoying phone under my pillow.
"Hello?" I answered with a raspy voice. My eyes involuntarily closed again everytime I try to open it.
"Annabelle?" Came my dad voice from the other line. My eyes flew open in surprise and I wipe my eyes. Why is Dad calling at me in this hour? He never does
"Yes Dad?" I asked, sitting up on my bed and lean my head on the headboard.
"How are you feeling?" He asks, his voice shaking a little in nervousness maybe. We never had a conversation in phone.
"I'm feeling fine." I paused. "Why are you calling me at this hour dad?" I ask. My voice came out harsher than I mean. A pang of guilt hit me.
"Oh. Did I bother your sleep?" More guilt hit me when I heard his apologetic tone. And I feel more bad than before.
"No. Dad, I just woke up". I lied, mainly because I feel bad for him.
"Today is your first class right?" He asks.
"Yeah." I answered. I want to tell him more but I don't know why I can't just talk freely with him. Maybe someday it will not always be like this.
"Okay then. I just want to know if you're fine".
"I'm fine dad." I answered with a small smile.
"Good luck on your first day Anna." he paused. "I am so proud of you".
"Thanks dad". Then the line went dead. Ooh!! That was nerve wrecking. I don't know why I can't just talk to him more freely like I used to.
I got up from the bed and tuck in the sheets. I stretch my body and released a satisfied sigh. I hope I find more friends today.
I go to the adjoining bathroom and did my business. As I step into the shower, the hot body massage my stiff muscles and nerves.
After wrapping the towel tightly around my body, I went out of the bathroom.
I open the drawers and took out my panties and today's outfit. Maybe a tanktop and a black skinny jeans. I don't want to dress so flashy.
As I went to the study table where my blow dryer was laying, I search for any socket to see it was above my study table.
I plugged it in and began to blow dry my hair. The sound of my blow dryer woke up Maddie.
"Good Morning. What time is it?" She asks.
I look at the time "it's 7:30".
"Oh well, my class starts at 12. Time for me to get more sleep". Then her head hit the pillow and she was knocked up.
I rolled my eyes and smiled at her sleeping form. Wait! If Maddie's class starts at 12 then I have to go by myself. The nervousness came back.
Deep Breaths Emily . you'll be fine.!! I soothe myself. Maybe it will not be bad. You can't rely on your friend. Why is this happening to you? You never rely on anyone.
My stomach rumbles letting me know I was hungry. I sigh in dejection. Maybe I could ask some random people. I don't want to wake up Maddie, she looks like she needs that sleep.
Ah hell!
Oh wait! I remember there was a cafe down here. I read it in the maps. I think it was in the south wing but I forgot where the south wing is. Stupid!
I went out of our dorm, some people were in the hallway, And there were three very familiar people. As I went nearer, I realized It was Cayden and Lucas and a flame red hair girl.
Cayden and Lucas's back was to me so they didn't notice me. The flame hair girl notice me gawking at them and she flash me a smile. Startled, I just smiled back at her.
Then Cayden and Lucas followed her line of vision and turn their heads towards me. I suddenly feel a sense of deja vu. It was just like my first day arriving here when Maddie and her friends stare at me like that.
Cayden just stare at me without smiling, his steely yet intense gaze looks me up and down, and he narrowed his eyes at me.
Lucas, the brown hair boy smiled at me. "Hey. You were with Maddi- Madeline Yesterday at the diner right?" He asks. I can't help but think of Maddie's crying face when I hear him talk about her.
"Yeah." I clear my throat when I feel an intense stare gaping a hole at the side of my head. What is wrong with him?.
"I'm Lucas by the way". He introduced. I know.
"Emily". I said back.
Lucas nodded and smiled at me. I gave him a tight lipped smile, and someone snicker, I turn my head to see it was Cayden, with his smirk staring straight to my eyes.
I raised an eyebrow at him and smiled sarcastically.
"Hey. Lucas, Do you know where the south wing is?" I asked, mainly because I want to get away from Cayden's uncomfortable intense stare.
"Yeah. I can show you where it is" He says "that is if you want to". He adds.
Cayden snort "Are you dumb?. Didn't you study the maps before coming here?".
I glare at him and clench my fist tightly. What's his problem? I didn't even do anything to him. Is he just this rude?.
"Hey man. That was uncalled for". Lucas snapped. Thank you buddy !!
"Just stating the truth.". Cayden shrugs.
"Are you just an asshole? Or did you forget to study manners before you talk to people?" I finally snapped. It only took two minutes for him to get under my skin. What an asshole.
He raised an eyebrow at me, surprise flash in his eyes. Well buddy. I am not someone to mess with. Then he smirks, surprise was replaced by amusement. He thinks this is actually funny?.
"Oh believe me I do. But I learned it only to use in special occassions" At this, he licked his lips and winks at the flame hair who giggled at him.
At that suggestive tone, I glare at him in disgust. "Well, Congratulations. At least you know the word". I snapped and he had the audacity to smirk. I took a deep breath and tried to forget the idea of throttling him by the neck. Oh it's working.! I smiled tightly at Lucas.
"Um. Can you take me to the south wings?" I ask.
Lucas looks at me with surprise and his eyes dart to Cayden who was currently glaring at me.. Did he think I was stealing his best friend? Is that why he's looking at me like I committed the biggest crime, I glared back.
I ignored him "Let's go". Lucas says snapping me out from our glaring contest, my eyes darted to him, smiled at him and nodded. I gave Cayden one last glare before walking past him with Lucas. But before I can step further, Cayden grab me by the arm, his hands were surprisingly warm for a cold-hearted person, a tingling sensation dancing on my skin where he held.
"Stay away from Lucas". He whispered dangerously in my ear, his hot breath on my skin making me shiver. I sucked in a deep breath. He pulled away from me and smirks, my skin suddenly cold from the loss of his hand. And I was surprised by my body's reaction at that touch but I dismissed it anyway.
"As if". I scoff, sending him a hot glare in which he chuckled before walking away from him.
Who does he think he is? Ordering me like that.
"You okay?". Lucas worried voice snapped me out from my thoughts.
"Huh?" I ask in puzzlement.
"You okay? You seem lost in thought". He repeats again. And I smiled at him.
"Yeah. I'm okay."
"Cayden can be an asshole sometimes". He paused and his eyes looks conflicted. "I think you should stay away from him".
I stop in my tracks and look up at him. He's so tall, taller than Cayden.
"Why?" The words flew out before I can stop them.
"Nevermind. I don't intend to hang out with him anyway". I dismissed him carelessly and started walking again.
"You should not. He's not good for you". Lucas says and smiled at me. Despite his smile, his voice hold seriousness. I decided not to probe him further even though I was curious. Instead, I change the subject.
"So what class are you having?" I ask, he open a big door, revealing the cafeteria. People were buzzing around noisily, busy with their own world.
"Literature". He says and I don't miss the emotion passing his eyes. But it disappeared before I can even ponder about It.
"Oh. That's great". I say lamely.
Lucas chuckled "Not a fan?".
I shook my head and grinned up at him "You have no idea".
He shook his head gently "Well here it is. I have to go now". He says and look down at me "It was nice talking to you. You're a great person" I blush slightly and smiled.
He chuckled "And adorable". And then he was gone, leaving me with a red face. After he disappeared in the hallway, I sigh and went in line to order something for my stomach.
After finishing my breakfast, I decided to head for my class. It's not like I have anywhere to go. I wonder where Emilia and the rest are.. I haven't seen them at all.
When I reach the classroom, there was only one person. The classroom looks deserted. I decided to sit beside him.
When I sat down, he looks up from his books, his blue eyes hidden behind his glass and I gave him a small smile.
"Hey, This seat is not taken right?" I ask.
"No."
"I'm Emily by the way". I held out my hand and he took it giving me a friendly smile, a dimple on his left cheek.
"Byron".
Then he went back to his reading, I guess he's not much of a talker. I took out my phone and decided to text Ashley, my best friend. And I realized something, I didn't even get Maddie and the other's numbers. How stupid of me!! I'll just ask them when I see them again.
The room started piling with students and my eyes flew open in astonishment when I see the most unexpected person came in along with the students.
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