He walked towards them and dragged the girl in the middle, he turned around and warned them
"The next time I hear or see you around her I have never hit a woman before and I don't want to but if her tears drop because of you guys, you will regret it i won't mind even hitting you" he said and they were scared
He held her hand and left that place, after walking far distance
"Please leave my hand" she said
"Why?" Eli asked
"You can let go they're not around….. thank you for helping me" she said with her head down
"Lift your head" he said and she did and he stared at her very attentively taking everything in
"Is there something on my face?" She asked
"You have grown to be more beautiful with such lovely features" he said
"Do you know me" she asked
"I think I do you resemble someone to me" he said
"Ok thank you I have to go" she said
"Wait as a thank you I want to have a walk with you" he said
"But I am going to my hostel" she said
"Today is Friday and we have closed from class so you can lend me your time….. as an appreciation" he said and she agreed and she was happy, they talked about a lot of things and he was saying funny stuff to make her laugh and she felt free
"You used to be tough what happened" Eli asked
"What do you mean?"
"I can read you and looking at you, you used to be tough, you wouldn't allow anyone to bully you what happened" he said
"I used to until I got sick and was told not to be involved in rigorous activities"
"So that's why you went missing" he mumbled
He walked her to her hostel
"To keep you safe, I will pick you up on those days you have classes and escort you back... no buts and I have decided and you can't change my mind" he said kissed her on her cheek and said
"I am glad to meet you again Ella" he said
"How did you know my name?" She asked but he left smiling
Early in the morning he was waiting for her. She smiled when she saw him
"I thought you were kidding" Ella said
"Of course not" he said and smiled
"You remind me of good friend of mine" she said
" Do you miss him"
"I do but let's not talk about it"she said and they arrived
Anyone who looked at them thought they were a couple the perfect match
"I miss you too but how can you not remember me when I do you? Or maybe I love you too much from the beginning that my heart recognizes you and knows when it's you because it only jiggles for you" he said as he laid on his bed smiling
Ella always waited for him, she felt good around him and she didn't know why
"Since Eli I have never felt this way, strangely he's also called Eli. Are all Eli's this amazing?" she said
Eli came and they left campus hand in hand
"Why do you like holding my hand" Ella asked
"Because it fits and feels right" he said jokingly
"I am hungry" he said
"Then leave me and go get something to eat"
" ain't you supposed to say let's go and get something rather?" He asked
"But I am not hungry"
"Tch! Do you live alone, I never asked weird" he said
"Yes it's only me in my hostel"
"Then accompany me to the Market" he said and took her along
"What are you going to do with all these food stuffs"
"I miss homemade food and you're going to cook for me" he said
And didn't give any room for Ella to refuse
"Sorry for invading your privacy" Eli said
"Huh?"
"You know I didn't give you a heads up" he said
"It's ok" she said
"Nice place" he said
"Sit down, I will cook you something" she said
"Nope I want to cook for you" he said
"But you were the one who was hungry" she asked
"Ok let's cook together" he said and they both head to the kitchen and it was all fun