"Girl, you're now a celebrity at Eldor University. A cute one, I guess. That's why our crown prince fell for you," Mia said,, scrolling through the gossip with excitement. She laughed, adding, "I guess even the physics brain box beauty couldn't match you."
"Just stop it, Mia. Stop talking rubbish and help me find a way out of this mess," Bella yelled, cringing at the thought of being the center of attention.
"Chill out, Bell. Don't lose your temper over just a kiss from Adrian," Mia said, trying to calm her down, unaware she was making it worse.
"How can I not? I'm now the center of attention when all this time I was just a background image," Bella sighed.
Mia laughed, "Silly girl, you should be happy about that."
'Happy? Is this girl crazy?' Bella thought. "Seriously, Mia, would you be happy if your first kiss was stolen, and then you became the subject of everyone's gossip? Won't you feel bad?" Bella ranted without taking a breath.
"Oh my goodness, this was your first kiss?" Mia gasped, looking at Bella with wide eyes.
Bella ignored Mia's shocked expression and looked away.
"At least it was from Eldor University's crown prince, Adrian Blackwood, and you guys were even wearing matching outfits. It was kinda romantic, you know," Mia said with a joyful smile.
"Mia!!!" Bella exclaimed, annoyed.
"Alright, fine. I'll zip it. How about we go out for some ice cream to lift your mood? What do you say?" Mia suggested, trying to cheer up her moody friend.
"No, just go away," Bella said, trying to bury herself in her bed.
"Come on, Bella. Don't act childish. Let's go have some fun," Mia coaxed.
"No means no," Bella insisted, still sulking.
"Come on, I'll also get you glazed doughnuts with chocolate filling," Mia said, knowing Bella couldn't resist.
"Really?" Bella asked, her interest piqued.
"I cross my fingers for you, my dear friend," Mia said jokingly.
"Fine, let's go. But don't you dare talk about Adrian or anything related to him," Bella said, grabbing her handbag.
"Fine with me," Mia chuckled. "Let's go then."
They left their dormitory but were caught off guard by what they saw at the gates.
Adrian stood there, looking like he was waiting for someone.
"What is he doing here?"" Mia asked curiously.
"How would I know?" Bella replied, her nerves evident.
"Come on, you're the rumored girlfriend now. You should know something," Mia teased.
"Mia!!" Bella snapped, annoyed that Mia was bringing him up again after promising not to.
"Alright, fine, I won't say a word," Mia said, but then Adrian walked over to them. Bella felt like running but her feet fellt glued to the ground
"Bella, can I please have a word with you?" Adrian asked