Joey's pov
The hall was mostly quiet with a few people here and there. I had just about reached the class when some random girl turned the corner and bolted into the classroom. That's weird class wasn't really that interesting and we had like 10 minutes before class started. Why the rush was she running away from someone? Did she need something for another class? Then it hit me. Quite literally a nearly identical girl had run into me full force knocking me over unexpectedly.
"Oo0h! oof oh that hurt" I said in surprise. "Are you okay?" I asked kinda impressed she could knock me over.
"oh yeah I'm fine. I am SO sorry I shouldn't have run around the corner like that. That was my fault and kinda stupid." she spouted in a rush.
"Uh are you alright?" she asked pushing herself away a bit not realizing her hands were on my chest. She was about 5'2 in height with long brown hair, brown eyes, and light olive skin. She was wearing Jean shorts and a blue shirt. She was a little small compared to be but was actually kinda pretty.
"I'm fine can't say the same for my papers though" I said sadly glancing at the milkshake that covered my work. I had let go of my binder to catch myself from smacking the floor.
"Oh I'm so -oh My God I'm so so SO sorry I uh -about that. I can help you replace and um uh rewrite everything I ruined wi- with you later ... but not like WITH you with you. oh um if you're okay with it of course." she sputtered standing up quickly.
Her cheeks flushed a little in embarrassment which I thought was kinda funny and cute.
"It's okay they probably weren't very great notes anyways its probably good to rewrite them. We should probably clean this up first though." I cursed my self for the over use of the word but she didn't seem to notice.
"Oh uh my name is Joey by the way" I said sticking out my hand. "I'm Mariya." she said taking it.
After we cleaned up I walked to my seat feeling awesome. I had agreed to meet Mariya in the library after class to retake my notes. I sat down thinking about it. It was a good chance to get to know her and make a new friend. I just had to figure out how to make a friend. Though it looked like I already had. I glanced at Mariya who seemed to be pointing me out to her sister. I gave her a small wave and her sister obnoxiously waved back.
I'd seen Mariya around before so I couldn't say it was love at first sight but the thought of becoming friends with Mariya suddenly made my heart flutter.
I texted Collin I'd be in the library and about my new crush. Because I'd definitely caught feelings for her. I put my phone away with a big smile on my face just as the bell went off.
----- Authors note: Sorry this is short and for the wait I had a lot going on in my house. I spaced this chapter differently to my other ones. I'm still finding my style of writing. Please comment what you think of the chapter and any suggestions or typos. ☺