Third person point of view
Even though they did exchange contacts, Cecil didn't see anything the next day. He felt a little disappointed but maybe he should actually take the initiative. He didn't want to disturb Aaron during the class hours. So at lunch, he was thinking if he should send a message. Even if he did want to, he didn't know what to send.
He brought his food and sat down at the table. He let out a sigh. Ben was busy chatting on his phone. " Go get food quickly ". Cecil chided and Ben put his phone away and went to get it. Cecil picked up his spoon but his phone started ringing. He put it aside and picked up the phone. His eyes went wide.
It was Aaron. He quickly answered the call. " Hello ". " Where are you ? " Aaron asked from the other side. " Cafeteria ". " Raise your hand ". Cecil didn't understand what for but he still did. " All the way high ". Aaron said and Cecil did as asked. " Shirt color ? " " Blue ? " Cecil didn't know what was happening.
" Alright ". Aaron said and hung up. Cecil was still confused. He put his phone aside and decided to eat. He ate a spoonful and looked around. He lowered his head looking at the food. The chair in front of him was moved and someone sat down in it. He picked up his spoon again. " You don't eat much ".
Cecil's hand froze mid air when he heard it and looked up. Aaron was sitting there right in front of him. Cecil covered his mouth in shock. " What are you doing here ? " Aaron leaned forward. " Didn't I say I will see you around ? " Cecil was completely shook. " But- " He didn't know what to say. Aaron chuckled.
" You should eat more ". Cecil nodded. Aaron smiled and took out a box from his bag to have lunch. Cecil noticed it was just some light salad and also fruit juice in a bottle. " You told me to eat more. Then what about you ? " Cecil asked and Aaron smiled. " I had a little too much to drink and eat yesterday. So I decided to go easy on my stomach today ". Cecil nodded.
Ben came to the table and put his food down. He then looked up and noticed Aaron and froze too. " Pinch me ". Cecil giggled and did it. Ben hissed in pain. " Since when did you both know each other ? " " Since yesterday ? " Aaron answered and Cecil chuckled. He turned to Ben. " I will explain it to you later ". Ben nodded.
" He is my friend, Ben ". Cecil introduced and Aaron nodded. " Nice to meet you ". " Nice to meet you too ". Ben said and they continued eating. Ben leaned closer to Cecil. " Do you have something going on ? " Cecil coughed. Aaron could hear it even though Ben was being not actually loud.
He acted like he didn't hear anything and continued to eat. Cecil hurriedly shook his head. " Nothing like that ". Ben narrowed his eyes but let him be. He would deal with him later. He glanced around and a lot of people were talking about them. " Guess we are also popular now ". Ben said in a low voice and they all chuckled.
Aaron looked around; some acted like they didn't notice and some still openly talked about them. " Will it be a problem for you ? " Cecil looked around too. He then turned to Aaron. " No. I am fine with it ". Aaron smiled. They were done with lunch and Aaron left. Ben kept poking Cecil saying there was something. Cecil could only keep saying no which was the truth.
The next few days, Aaron showed up every time he could to have lunch with them. Since he was doing so much, Cecil went to visit him once. Aaron was walking to the cafeteria when he saw Cecil who was lingering near there. He smiled and walked up to him. " Hey ". Cecil jumped in surprise.
" Hi ". He was squeezing the strap in nervousness. " Let's go inside ? " Cecil nodded and they walked in. They got the food and sat down at a table. The attention in this place was worse as it was Aaron's faculty cafeteria. Aaron was naturally a little worried. " Is it fine ? " Cecil smiled. " I wouldn't have come if it was not. I saw it coming ".
Aaron smiled and rubbed Cecil's head. Cecil blushed and they chatted while having lunch. " Where is Ben ? " " He had something up today ". Aaron nodded. Their lunch was over and they walked out of there. " Which cafeteria food do you like better ? " Cecil asked and Aaron looked like he was really giving it a thought.
" I guess both. Since I am having with you ". Cecil almost looked horrifyingly shocked. Aaron laughed at his expression. " Anyways, do you have anything to do this evening ? " Cecil came out of the daze and shook his head. " Then... mind coming with me ? " Cecil was shocked one again. He blinked and stuttered.
" Uh... y-yeah, sure ". Aaron smiled. " See you then ". " Yeah ". They parted ways to go to their classes. Cecil was done with his last class and got out of his seat. He was excited to meet Aaron. Aaron did say they would meet but didn't mention any place. Cecil was wondering if he should call and ask about it.
He heard the students' voices getting louder as they walked out. He also walked out and looked in the direction and saw Aaron standing on the side. His eyes went wide and he quickly went to Aaron. " What are you doing here ? " " I am here to take you with me ". Cecil's jaw dropped. Aaron laughed. " Let's go ". Cecil nodded.
-MG