" In which I get my heart broken by the player "
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Blake Harper doesn't do love. He's rude, quiet, brooding, and prefers to be alone. Like all bad boys, he's untamable and unclaimed, but he isn't sure what to do when the girl he sets his eyes on...
" Of course. Forgot you're a Spanish little birdie. "
" Latina, " I correct.
" Same thing, girl. "
I chuckle.
" Where is he? " I ask, noticing we've been wandering for a while.
" He's at the duty shop. I was thirsty. "
I smile in adoration.
The love between these two has been a major topic in our conversations in text, calls, and emails. It truly amazes me how love could be this strong and evident between two people. My heart warms for her.
" Fucking finally. " She sighs and hurries us over.
Before me is a very handsome man. Brunette with striking blue eyes that pierce right through your soul, an athletic body, and a style for comfort. Fascinated by how electrifying those eyes appear, I almost missed Avalon talking to me. I snap out of it when she elbow-bumps me in the rib.
" Stop drooling over my boyfriend, Catalina Diaz. "
I flush in slight shame.
" I'm sorry. "
She shrugs and lets go of my hand to hurry into his arms. The immediate smile that crossed his face and how his eyes softened in love made my heart stir and my stomach twist. I want that.
She wraps her arm around his waist and he bends down to kiss her forehead. He's very tall. The actual hell. When they stop in front of me, I feel so small compared to his height. Like a mouse facing a giraffe.
He offers me a gentle, kind smile and I am too astounded to return it. Realizing my rudeness, I stretch out my hand in flustered embarrassment. He chuckles and accepts the handshake.
" Well, Gabriel this is Catalina. Catalina, this is Gabriel. My half-breed Latin. "
We part hands.
" Nice to meet you, Catalina. I've heard about you. You're quite famous in our conversations. "
My face heats and I don't miss a beat to glare at Avalon who snickers behind him. Evil little witch.
" Well, you're also particularly famous in our conversations. "
He looks at Avalon and quirks a brow. She gets flustered and rushes over to me, latches her arm with mine, and pulls me off to a direction I'm hoping is the car. I hear his chuckle from behind and smile.
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I sigh and plop down on my small, single bed.
I'm regretting not accepting my mother's offer to rent out an apartment. But, if I wish to make a success from myself then I need to start from the bottom. Groaning, I roll over on the stiff mattress and cuddle a pillow.
Grabbing my phone, I open Avalon's contact and click on her profile pic. She's one goofy woman at how she makes a funny face while he kisses her cheek. A perfect couple.
I wonder if I'll fall in love here or if the boys here are like back home: cocky, hormonal, and overly too annoying. The thought of finding my soulmate makes me excited but also very nervous. Would it be a woman? Or a man? Maybe both? I swallow and roll back on my back. The idea of falling in love with a person you're willing to sacrifice anything for sounds ridiculous. Why would anyone do that? Refocus your focus on a lover without a certainty that you'll be together till death do you part.
My brain starts to hurt so I switch off my phone and get beneath the covers.
But with that worry pushed aside, I'm content with where I am now. Yes, I miss my family already but I need to be free. Free from home rules, free from my parents, free from stupid school rules, and start over fresh as an adult now. It's frightening, especially if your parents have been there right by your side willing to help you with anything.
Maybe I should give mother a call?
While I debate my decision, I nibble on the inside of my cheek. I turn my head and forget what I was currently thinking about with a new worry. Apparently, here you can share your dorm with a boy. My mother didn't know this. She booked the first open room as this school is huge and by this fact, I'm stressing over my roommate's gender.
I shut my eyes and cuddle the blankets.
Stop worrying. Worrying is tomorrow's job.
Releasing a tense breath, I feel myself relax before my mind drifts off to sleep.
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Well hello again! If you made it so far without quitting, I'm very happy :)
How was the first chapter?? Liked, disliked? Don't be honest!*weep*
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