I am so exhausted today considering I have classes in the morning.
Abby is out with her friends, she invited me too but I decline because all I want is my bed and binge on Netflix.
Just when I was about to shower I received a text-only it was from an unknown number.
" Lichen you'll pay for what you did before. All the guys think I am gay and have a crush on Prof. Gideon.
I laugh slightly at the text. I don't need to ask who It is because the nickname is enough for me to know who It is. Wait I don't remember giving him my number. I guess Abby gave it to him.
Ahhole how did you get my number? _Lyra
I have my ways__ Cole
Did you get from Abby?___ Lyra
Nope____ Cole
And I am not sorry _____ Lyra
You'll pay for this___ Cole
Iam not scared_____ Lyra
Really??____ Cole
What makes you think I am scared of you? _____ Lyra
Fine you ask for it_____ Cole
Eat your shit____ Lyra
You'll regret it ___ Cole
I don't bother replying to that and went ahead to shower. I wonder what he meant by I'll pay for that I mean it's not that bad. Nobody would believe Cole is gay he looks manly and stupidly handsome.
Whatever he's planning I have to make sure I don't fall for it.
For now, I have lots of assignments to work my butt off and I need to call my parents.
Ding.
LIchen___ Cole
What is it again? ? ____ Lyra
It's midnight why were you still awake? ?___Cole
I am watching a movie____ Lyra
What movie is it???___ Cole
None of your business ___ Lyra
Don't be so mean____ Cole
Says the guy who still refuses to call me Lyra___ Lyra
I prefer Lichen____ Cole
And why would that be??___ Lyra
Just____ Cole
Go to sleep ____ Lyra
You are not my mom ____ Cole
Thank God ____ Lyra
Why are you thanking God???____ Cole
I would be in jail for murder if I am your mom___ Lyra
Come on you don't mean that___ Cole
I mean it ___ Lyra
Geez what's got your panties in twist___ Cole
My panty is my business ___ Lyra
So it's really twisted? ___ Cole
Shut up ____ Lyra
I am sleepy___ Cole
So?___Lyra
Sing me a lullaby___ Cole
What the hell___ Lyra
Don't you know how to sing?? ___ Cole
I sound like a dying whale____ Lyra
It can't be that bad ___ Cole
Once my dad pay me not to sing when there is a visitor in our home___ Lyra
I like your dad___ Cole
Figure____ Lyra
Why don't ask me If I knew you before?___ Cole
So now you remember??___ Lyra
Yeah, I remember ___Cole
Why did you transfer schools?__ Lyra
Why? Miss me?? ___ Cole
You wish___Lyra
I know___ Cole
Goodnight ___ Lyra
Are you sleeping? ?___ Cole
Yeah, I have classes in the morning ___Lyra
K___ Cole
Goodnight __ Cole
See you tomorrow Ly___Cole
He just call me Ly I can't help but smile at that. Meeting cole after six years I am kinda happy and sad. I am sappy for now.
He seems so happy this time and I am glad he doesn't seem to be moody. He's being sweet with Abby and Lee too. I just wish he'll stop being sarcastic around me.
I have a feeling we'll be seeing each other a lot since Abby is his cousin and Lee is his best friend.
I wonder If he has girlfriend did... Hold your horses Lyra you did not just imagine that. God.
I mean It's no harm being curious right?? right.
I wonder If I'll see him tomorrow. Wait Did I have literature tomorrow? Let me just check and sleep. okay, I just love literature class. It doesn't have anything to do with the 6'tall elephant eye colour with a sharp nose and jawline that can slice an apple. I'm being dramatic right now but Cole jawline drools worthy.
I can't help but smile when I sleep but Abby is snoring, that's so attractive. Heh.
I have classes in 5 minutes and was on my way when Lee waves me over. I walk up to him smiling.
"Hey"
"Hi sleep well?" He asked me.
" No, I have to wake up early for classes. College is horrible and do you know Abby snores so much I can't fall asleep."
" Yeah Abby snores a lot " he replied barely audible.
Now that I think about It Lee and Abby don't talk much when they are together. I wonder if they have some history. I want to be so nosy right now but seeing Lee being so uncomfortable I decided to drop it.
" Lee I'll see you later ."
" k Bye"
I wave at him and went away. Just when I am about to round the corner I am yanked back by an arm around my waist. I yelp and look up to see Cole looking down at me smiling.
" Hey"
" Is that necessary ? "
" Hi to you too Lyra. "
He just calls my name !!! Yesss !!! I must be smiling because Cole pokes at my dimples. I look at his eyes and I am shocked by the intensity of his eyes staring at me. He blinks twice and just smiles.
" Have you seen Abby?"
" she's in the dorm. She says she has classes in the afternoon."
" What about you?"
" I don't have classes in the afternoon"
" Well see you later I have classes to go"
" Okay "
"Ohh by the way Lyra "
" What?"
" you look pretty "
I blush hard at that he must have seen it because he chuckles and went away to his class.
Poetry classes are so boring I have to slap myself hard not to fall asleep during the lecture.
It would have been embarrassing having a drool on you when your professor is giving a lecture.
I zone out thinking about Cole the way he smiles and how he is being decent with me today.
I am back from my classes and I am alone reading ' It ends with us' by Colleen Hoover.
Knock ... knock
I wonder who It is because Abby is in her classes and I don't expect a visitor.
Still, I went and open the door to see Cole raising his hand to knock again.
What is he doing here?
" Abby is in her classes Cole"
" I know "
" Then why are you here?"
" Do you have Michael number?"
Now I am confused, who is he talking about. Cole seems nervous and strange.
" Michael who?"
" Ohh never mind"
Now we were standing awkwardly not knowing what else to say. I don't think inviting him in won't be strange because we are sort of friends. " Cole ahhh do you wanna come in?"
He looks at me and smiles lightly.
" Sure"
He went inside and sit in my bed making himself comfortable. I don't know how to act now being alone with him.
" Why are you standing there talking to yourself? "
" I'm not talking, I am just moving my lips "
He looks at me weirdly and shrugs. "Whatever"
Cole closes his eyes for a sec and I just stare at him he looks so good sitting there like he owns the bed. His white t-shirt clung to his body perfectly and his hair falls over his eyes. Cole is the definition of perfection It hurts to see him being too perfect.
" Take a picture would you? " he says. He must have seen me staring at him because he smirks when he says that.
" I have seen better " Lies but I don't want to be caught gawking at him.
" Lyra"
What's with the tone of his voice. He sounds so serious right now.
" Yeah?"
" Can I be honest?"
I am confused and curious about what he is talking about.
" Honest about what Cole? "
" I am happy"
" What? "
He stood up and make his way towards me, I just back away till my back hit the wall. He stood a few feet apart and caress my cheek, his eyes were the only thing I can see for now.
He leans in and whispered " Thank you. "
He back away and just like that, he left me standing in my room all alone with thousands of questions swirling in my head.
Its Friday night and I can't be more than happy to finally sleep peacefully.
It's already night now and Abby is persuading me to come with her to a party. It's being held by a senior of our college and Abby is being invited. She argues with me saying It's a good chance for a freshman to make friends and live a little.
I have gone to parties during high school with Georgie and my friends. Honestly, it's not a good experience and I don't plan on going tonight. But Abby is being so persistent and I've got no choice. I hope this will be the last time she asks me to go with her.
1 hour later,
I already feel nauseous even before stepping in and I am already regretting my decision coming here. Abby looks so gorgeous with her black top and high heels. I look like a potato standing with her.
I badly want to turn back and watch some movies in my bed right now but It's too late because Abby is already dragging me inside.