Exploding Hearts (bxb) | ✔

T H I R T Y - O N E

Jamie shakes his head almost instantly. "Don't worry about it," he exhales before cupping his elbows. "You can tell that he clearly cares a lot about you, he just lost it seeing us together."

"He hasn't really seen me hang out with other guys alone," I mumble out as I close my eyes for a brief moment.

"Well, as long as you guys are working things out. That's what matters, right?" He turns to me with a warming smile.

"Right," I nod. "He's never normally like that and I said that if it happens again, I can't deal with it. It's not fair on me, or you, or whoever else it might be."

Jamie hums in approval. "Well I'm glad you sorted things through, I just wanted you to have a good night."

"I did have a good night, such a good night. It took my mind off everything which is exactly what I needed." I exhale slowly.

"Well I'm glad that I could help," he grins back at me.

I clench my hands together in my lap for a few moments, anticipating what I was going to say next.  "Do," I start before clearing my throat. "Do you wanna go grab a coffee?"

Jamie's eyes light up and he nods. "Sure," he smiles. "Maybe it's my turn to discuss my tragic love life."

A small chuckle rumbles from my chest. "I'm sure it's not tragic but yes I'm more than happy to listen. Especially after everything you did for me."

"Let's go then," Jamie nods as he pushes himself up from the bench and I follow him.

We take a slow stroll back towards the SU bar, soaking up the beautiful rays. Jamie and I talk about what we have been up to since we seem like the last people to be staying on campus, but neither of us had much to report.

I order my iced latte and Jamie orders after me, soon we take our drinks to a table outside amongst other students who were currently drinking Strongbow Dark Fruits instead.

"So, I say as I take a sip of my coffee. "What's going on in your love life?"

Jamie releases a deep grunt before leaning back into the chair. "Girls just seem to get bored after we talk and go on a few dates," he begins to rub his eyes. "I don't know what the fuck is wrong with me."

I frown and shake my head. "It's most probably not you, but them. Aren't girls meant to be seriously fussy and get the 'ick' over stupid things when it comes to guys?"

He looks up at me and laughs. "I guess," he nods.

"I mean I really wouldn't have a fucking clue, I'm about as straight as a roundabout." I exhale which increases Jamie's laughter.

"No you're right, some girls are very fussy. Maybe I'm just looking in the wrong place." He sighs as he reaches for his drink.

"Are you using those shitty dating apps?" I flex an eyebrow at him.

He peeks his eyes up at me and gives me an awkward grin. "Is it really obvious?"

"Fuck off the dating apps and meet them in real life, even in the library or the studio's when lectures and classes start again." I tell him as I lean forward in the chair.

Jamie nods. "Yeah you're right, it's just that campus is so dead at the moment. Loneliness sure is a killer."

"Tell me about it," I mutter under my breath.

"Do you know where you are living next year?" He questions.

I ponder for a moment and shrug. "I should have really looked into it more but I think they might have me back in halls. I haven't really looked off campus. Have you?"