Sequel To New Beginnings
Chase and Ava's first year of college together is going to be one heck of a ride. With a complete turn of events in their futures, they decide to stick back home and see how well life will be for them. New people, changes in...
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Moments go by fast. Especially if you're in a predicament like me. These past two weeks had flown by quicker than they ever had. After Beck and I's kiss, he had asked me out and we were now dating. Beck was sure to let everyone on campus know by posting us on his instagram page. I, couldn't bear to do it. Even though I knew of his intentions, I knew if I posted him this would feel a bit more real. That was the last thing I wanted.
Beck was with me almost everyday, it drove me absolutely insane. Arabella and Mateo showed their distaste for him in every way possible. Sadly, they didn't hang out with me much but that was because of Beck. He would invite himself and we never got any down time like how it used to be. It was sad, but I understood. I just couldn't wait until this was all over. Until I could be me again, and not some posh girl I was pretending to be.
The only time I got alone was in class, and I was so grateful for those fifty minutes. As I sat in and listened to the lecture, I couldn't help but glance at Julian who was typing vigorously on his laptop. I was beginning to think he was way more stressed out about this entire situation than Chase and I were. I couldn't help but think it was because of him keeping this secret from Chase. I felt bad, they were always so open with each other.
"Stop staring at me freak." Julian said, still typing.
"You'd think you would be a lot nicer now that Arabella agreed to go out with you."
Oh yeah, Arabella and Julian were now an official couple. It took a lot of convincing on his part, but now they were a happy couple. She has a lot of trust issues from her past relationships but i'm glad she finally found a guy like Julian. She deserves it. They both did, I was glad they had retired their little phase.
Julian shot me a look, but blushed slightly. As class began to wrap up, I began to dread the company that was sure to be waiting for me outside. Everyone got their things together and I stayed in my seat, soaking up my small space. "Wanna get a coffee?" Julian asked.
I glanced at the door, "I can't.."
"You wanted to help." Julian pointed out shrugging his shoulders before walking away.
I flipped Julian off behind his back, before getting up.
"I saw that!" Julian said back to me.
How..? You know what, I'm not even gonna question him anymore. Usually Beck waits for me outside of my classes but I couldn't see him anywhere. I ran with it and just sped to my dorm. I zig-zagged through people, dodging them as best as I could.
That was until my phone began to ring. Trying to grab my phone while holding onto my laptop wasn't the best decision. I ended up running into a 6'3 ft wall made of pure muscle. A whiff of cologne crashing along with me to the floor. My entire body froze sniffing the cologne, it was so familiar. I knew the only person who wore such a strong fragrance, the one I loved.
"Shit, I'm so sorry." A deep voice spoke.
Looking up, I was hit with a wave of nostalgia. Chase was peering down at me, his hand extended out. He looked shocked too, a bit sad. Without hesitation, I took his hand propping myself back up to my feet. Chase bent down to grab my things, I took the time to really look at him properly. He wore his signature black t-shirt, his back muscles flexing every time he grabbed an item from the floor. He turned around and awkwardly handed me my phone.
"..Thanks.. You really didn't have to.." I shyly admitted.
"It's my fault, I should've paid more attention." Chase replied.
It was silent for a second, the noise of students trying to rush to class filled the air. His beautiful blue eyes stared at my honey ones, holding onto them. "I should go." I regretfully said.
I was afraid the longer I stayed the longer I would keep thinking about how badly I wanted to feel his lips on mine. I started to walk away, hearing his sigh. "Wait, please.." He said, my heart soaring once again.
So I did, I waited. Soon enough, the halls had cleared up and it was just the two of us. I knew he had a class right now, but I was selfish and decided to not remind him. "Are you and Beck really a thing? You like him?" Chase murmured.
I gulped, his question hitting me hard. I knew he had no clue about knowing of his plan with Cartia and how I was trying to help as well. Letting him find out would only ruin everything, I knew how stubborn he was and how protective he wanted to be over me. For once, I just wanted to do this on my own. I was sick of being kept in a corner, watching this entire thing play out.
"We're together." I stated, choosing my words wisely. Chase's jaw clenched and he looked longly at the floor. I had hurt him, I knew I had. Surely soon he'd understand this was for him.
"So that means I'll see you this weekend?"
I nodded my head, unsure of what he was talking about. I couldn't let him see through my facade, but whatever he was attending I was going to make sure Beck would have me attached to his hip. This would be my breakthrough, my official chance to get Chase out. So whatever this weekend had in store for me, bring it on. Ava Kendrick was ready for absolutely any obstacle thrown her way.
"I'll see you around." I stated walking away.
The tension finally leaving my body, there was only one thing left to question. How in the world was I going to get Beck to take me under his wing this weekend?
