Hacking The Relationship Code

Chapter 18: Supportive Girlfriend

He was so tired after the evening lectures that I didn't have the heart to detain him. We would walk together till the gate before heading out in opposite directions. I cherished those five minutes with him. Those five minutes were the highlight of my day. We wouldn't talk much, just hold hands to feel each other's warmth. I would hug him tight before parting ways and he would kiss my forehead with his luscious lips. Those tiny gestures were the oxygen of our relationship. They kept us going and not give up.

"Awwwwwwwwww...." Leslie and Mia cooed in an attempt to embarrass Adrian after he planted a kiss on my forehead. I was blushing a shade of crimson but Adrian was unperturbed this time. Instead he threw his arm around me to scoop me closer and planted another kiss on my cheek. I guess getting into the whole prestigious member of the football team thingee was doing wonders for his confidence.

The distance was tormenting but at the same time it intensified our feelings for each other. There were times when I just wanted to call him and talk for hours but I would always be reminded of promising to be supportive of his life choices.

We didn't meet at all on weekends. At first, I was really doing a good job at being the supportive girlfriend. I would tell myself; that's what a good girlfriend does. But soon it became difficult and I found myself just pretending to be supportive when in reality the distance was tearing me apart. I was ever ready to rant one day.

We hadn't even been together a week and the forceful separation stung. I hid my resentment well from Adrian but I guess he could see through it. It was one such day when I unhinged the door of to my apartment to spot a Ben & Jerry's Mint choco-chip tub at my doorstep. I instantly knew who was responsible behind it and grabbed it from the delivery boy.

A huge grin spread across my face as I beamed at my phone and called up Adrian to thank him.

"Does your schedule get any better after this match?"

"If you are asking whether things are going to be like this till the end of the league, then yes, they are. But hopefully after this match, coach might go easy on us. He knows we need to detoxify also. He hasn't promised anything but the last month is the most crucial. We are up against tougher teams and it tests us in many ways. I am so sorry but I wish I could do something about it. You know what, if this isn't working out for you, maybe we could take a break until my season is up. I don't want you to be upset with me Ginna."

"Come on Adrian. Of course not. I don't need a break from you just because you happen to be chasing your dreams. I want to be a part of your journey. And I do realize it's tough not seeing you as much as I would like to but I know it's going to be worth it when we celebrate your victories together soon."

I really meant it when I said it. I wanted to be a part of his life. The good times and even the challenging times.

I realized that I was just focusing too much on just my resentment of the situation. He was trying his best to make me feel loved and cared for. He had so much regard for my feelings that he was ready to let go of me to cause me less pain. Why couldn't I just trust him and genuinely support his aspirations?

Also, I couldn't just break up within the first week of dating. Wasn't good for my ethics.

After that it got easier to deal with the distance. I worked on my assignments and the annual project to keep myself busy. Our group went ice-skating in the weekend to celebrate with Cole and Leslie. Adrian couldn't make it since he was too worn out from his practice. Andy and Mia kept me company throughout the day when I wasn't at work. We again started doing our homework together but this time at our apartment instead of the library.

With Adrian's growing popularity as the member of the football team, his circle was also growing. He had friends outside the six of us unlike me who hadn't made any new friends yet. I did interact with other people from class but things never escalated beyond exchange of notes or something like that. I and Mia were trying to join the dance club at the university. We had given our names but this club was super slow. We hadn't heard back about our audition videos despite sending one of our best sets from the days at the dance class.

Speaking of Adrian's growing popularity, I was pretty chill with it. I mean he had been in the football team for more than two months now. He was offered his pick of the most desirable girls in the university yet he consciously wooed me. I had nothing to worry about.

On Friday night, I decided to burn the midnight oil and prepare everything for the outline plan I was going to discuss with Professor Roy. He was the mentor assigned to me. I was actually rooting to get him since I thought he was the coolest professor among all. I sent Adrian a quick goodnight message and got to do the grunt work. At 2am when I checked my phone before sleeping, I had received several messages from Adrian.

Adrian Beckham:

10:30 pm

Dear Ginna,

Since we can't meet in person, I will be expecting you in my dreams.🥰

Be there sharp @12am.

11:42 pm

And maybe return a few kisses at least in dream world.💋💋

Cuz out there, you act so frigid.

11:43 pm

You owe me like five kisses and I am also going to charge some interest for the humiliation you caused by not returning my kisses in front of everyone.

I was mocked by the guys and I took it with a pinch of salt.😒

But revenge isn't going to be sweet, my dear Ginna.

11:54 pm

Where have you been Ginna?

I am going to sleep. Wish me goodnight.

Meet me soon @12?

12:03 am

I guess you already crashed soon.

Goodnight babe..❤️

I'll call you tomorrow.

Miss you...💕

I giggled while I read his messages. I purposely was making him wait for a move from my side. I wanted to torment him a little before giving in and kissing him back. Not to mention, I had a perfect plan in mind to make up for it.

Ginna Matthews:

2:15 am

Heyy.. I am so sorry I was caught up in some work.

And I hope I was on time for our dream date at least.

Speaking of revenge, wait for tomorrow.😉

I'll make up for everything and even more, I promise.

Stay tuned....

Goodnight Adrian...xoxo

Miss you more..😘

I had a huge grin on my face before I drowned into wonderland. All thanks to a certain dimple cheeked guy I couldn't wait to be with tomorrow.

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