Lina
5 years ago
Waiting in the corridor of our college health center to see the nurse about a nasty allergic reaction was one of the most awful time at the university of Mylari for me.
Aside from me there were two male students and one female student and they were all sitting in the opposite bench,looking at me like I was the most gruesome thing they'd ever seen. Though it was possible that it was all my imagination.
I groaned in frustration but managed to stop myself from pulling my hair out.
Why the hell had I told Sophie thst she could leave? I really needed her for emotional support.Or to atleast stop these other students from giving me looks by throwing her famous glares at them. Both of which I would appreciate.
I sigh before glancing at the reflection on my phone's screen.I froze at the image that I saw.
Damn.
No wonder people were giving me looks.My allergic reaction had gone from bad to worse.My eyes were not only slightly irritated,they were also swollen and watery. It was no wonder that I couldn't see well.
By this point,I'm close to tears.I mean, I'm not the type to be vain but I could just crawl under my seat and hide there forever so that no one would see my face.I looked awful.Not to mention that it this was starting to hurt.
I cursed whatever had triggered this allergic reaction to hell and back.What had it done to me?
When I think that things can't possibly get any worse,I feel a shadow fall on my bent form.I look up thinking that Sophie had decided to come back but of course it's not her. Instead my poor swollen eyes meet the hypnotizing eyes of Bruno Rossini.
Oh my God.
I'm a little taken aback.A lot actually.This is last place I expected to see the most seemingly invincible guy in school. Whats he doing here,I wonder because as I look at him, he looks fine.Actually,more than fine he looked like a deity.
'Hi Lina,'
Blinking as normally as I could,I have to ask myself,like everyone else in this health center why,once again, Bruno is breaking that broody silence of his to talk to an average person like me. I mean, he tends to ignore most of the people around him so why the hell was he paying me attention.It is just weird.
Anyway,the very sight of him were enough to stop me from thinking or even breathing. I literally forgot all about my appearance and pain and focused entirely on him and the magnetic aura sorrounding him.I didn't need to look around to know that I wasn't the only one affected.
The spell breaks when he starts making his way towards me,atleast that's what I think because of the way his empty eyes never leave mine.
Damn.
My hands leave my hair and drop on my black leather skirt.It takes everything in me not to clutch my hands due to nerves.Sure enough,Bruno takes a seat next to me,making me hope against hope that my heart was not beating loud enough for him to hear.
Bruno then reaches out a hand and touches my cheek.
'What happened?'he asks.
I can barely think with him touching me.
'I think that I've fallen for you,"I think ,but of course I don't say it out loud.
Clearing my throat,I say,"I'm not sure,'I answer without thinking.
'He makes a confused face,''You'renot sure?'
Urgh,could I sound any more stupid?
'I mean,It's an allergic reaction but I don't know what caused it,'I explain quickly.
Then suddenly,it occurs me to me how awful I look,so I immediately break eye contact and look anywhere where his handsome face wasn't there.
'What are you doing here?'I ask him,trying my hardest to be normal.
Bruno's hands moves from cheek to my chin so that he can make me look at him.
'I came to check on you,'he tells me casually as if him,the hottest,most distant guy in campus,checking on simple Adelina happened everyday.
'Me?'I say incredulously,surprised into to daring lock eyes with him.
'Yes,you'he says in that obvious but toneless way.'When I didn't see you in class I got worried.I know that you never skip class,'he adds.
Wait,so he is aware of my habits now?What?Is he like watching me?I wonder though the idea sounded ridiculous even in my head.
'Why?'I ask him suspiciously.
'Well,because I like you silly,' he says gently,while still holding my chin.
Huh,am I dreaming?There is no way that Bruno is telling me that he is into me while I look like I've been punched in the face.My charms can't be that great,can they?
'That's impossible,'I blurt out without thinking.My control is kind of shit around this guy.His effect on me is that great.
He raises an eyebrow at me.'Why is that impossible?'he quizzes.
I answer him like I don't have a filter.
Looking up,I pretend to think.'Okay,let's see.Maybe it's because you don't like anyone,especially girls which is understandable since they are always flocking around you like it's their job.' I blabber, while holding his eye.
There is silence between us for about a quarter of a minute before he breaks into one of those rare as fuck smiles. Even through watery eyes,I try to devour the sight.
''So you're watching me too?Are you maybe jealous, Adelina Rivera,'he asks with a hopeful gleam in his eyes.
I roll my eyes,'Don't start getting any ideas,Rossini.I just couldn't help noticing the ridiculous behaviour of most girls when they see you.You know one girl tried to take a whiff of your hair,'I say, hoping that he was buying whatever I was saying.
The truth is that Bruno has always fascinated me. Me and everybody else here.Rumour has it that he is merciless and deadly when someone messes with him but I can't be sure if it's true. I mean, sure Bruno sort of has the whole college under his comtrol but he is also the quiet type and not a bully.If what people are saying is true,he must be doing quietly.
Point is,the guy is a mystery that I'm interested in solving,even if it's playing with fire.And besides, from our previous conversations,I get the feeling that he I'm safe with him.
I'm brought of my thoughts by the sound of him laughing,a sound that i didn't even think I'd ever have the privilege of hearing.It's low and deep and makes butterflies flutter in my stomach.I smile almost unconsciously.
'Let me guess.Its the girl with the huge curly red hair in psychology class.Yeah,I've seen her do some weird shit around me'
'Her and all the rest of the female population in this school.'
'Except you,'he says while still fixing me with his burning stare.
'Is that why you like me.Cause I won't smell your hair?'
He gives a small chuckle,'No,that's notit.Well,it's a small part of it.But what I really love about you is your natureand your spirit.'
Did he say love?
And nature?
'W...what...?'
' You have a peaceful nature,Lina.And a beautiful spirit.It's lovely and beautiful .Precious,'he adds me while staring at me with an expression that both pleases as well and scares me.
I can tell that he meant every word he said but I didn't know how to answer.I barely understood what he said.
When I finally do open my mouth to say god knows what ,someone else beats me to it.
'Whose up next?' asks the a woman on the doorway of the doctors office.
One of the male students stands up and is about to identify himself when he gets cut off.
'She is,' Bruno tells her,gesturing towards me.
The male student who had stood up opens his mouth to protest but does not say anything when Bruno shoots him a look.
The male nurse nods and tells me to come in.
I look at Bruno,unsure of what to do at the moment.Bruno places a hand on my shoulder.'Go Lina,'he commands.
Automatically, I stand up from my seat and make my way towards the doctors office.When I get to the door,I can't resist pausing and looking at Bruno again.He is up and looks like he is heading to class.
'This conversation isn't over,precious,'he tells me.
And then my eyes snap open,pulling me from my dream.
****
The sound of my heavy breathing fill the room.My heart starts beating like I've ran a marathon.I didn't though.I just had the most vivid dream,a dream that's really a memory
I lift a trembling arm from where it rested on the bed and clutch my chest.
'Damn you,Bruno.Do you also have to invade my dreams too,' I complain bitterly,holding in the tears of frustration .I can't help getting emotional when remember what I lost all those years ago. Plus,It confuses me.
I will myself not to cry because I know that can't afford to right now.If I'm going to get through this situation, I couldn't break down,especially when things got tough.
Taking a deep breath,I sit up on the bed and look around.There is no sign of the psychotic maniac ,luckily but I know he will show up soon.
Damn. What the hell should I do?
Having had a bit of rest,my head was now clearer and I could think better than I could last night.
I'm not going to give up and was definitely going to get out of this.Problem was,how?I couldn't exactly reason with the Devil's son over here.
And I have already tried escaping and getting help but those ideas didnt exactly end well. So what else could I do?
I wreck my brains but couldn't see a way out this situation or this hotel.As I continue to think about it,I realise that I didn't really know anything,about where I am or even what Bruno plans with me were. I knew very little.So how could I possibly hope to take back my life then.
Without thinking,I leap from the bed and go to look outside through the glass window.I am greeted with the most beautiful panaromic view of New York.
The view of the empire state building momentarily gives me pause but recover Iquickly.
Thinking about how in over my head I am,I start to make my way towards the door.I half expect it to be closed but it simply opens in a way that makes me suspicious.
Okay?
Then I go into the hallway and walk downstairs.
I find him with his back turned from me,his gaze on the city below and absently stroking his cast.He is wearing a black suit with a dark grey coat, looking deep in thought.
'Bruno,'I call out to him,wanting to get his attention.
He turns towards me with a blank expression.
'Good morning precious,'he says to me,making me want to go over there and hit him just for that name.But I don't want to risk getting anywhere near him, especially with him looking so hot in that suit.
It is so unfair,why does the man who is literaly kidnapping me have to be so hot?I'm having a hard time not openly staring.
I take a breath,pissed at myself and him. Get it together,I tell myself .He is kidnapping you for crying out loud.
"Did you sleep well?" He asks me.
I first respond by staring him in confusion.
"You woke me in the middle of the night,assaulted someone I care about and then abducted me.How the hell can you ask me that question?"I ask him angrily.
"I gave up my king sized bed for you,"he answers me.
"I didn't ask you to.And what, am I supposed to be grateful!"I inquire angrily
"No,Lina. Just rested,"he tells me simply.
"Well I'm neither.But I would be if you had just left me alone!"I tell him,panting now. I'm so upset right now,I could scream the place down.
How could he treat me so poorly like this? He used to love and adore me but now he is...indifferent. It's like I'm an enemy.How could he have changed so much?
"Precious..."
"Stop calling me that!"
He doesn't get to call me his precious when he is like this.
It messes with my head.