Andre's POV
"It's like I'm confused and missing things,one moment I was really into it then I saw her face....it's confusing as fuck"
"Why are you telling me this" Levi said with a tone dripping with boredom courtesy of the fact I turned him to a free therapist as I laid on the couch in the coach's office "because you're my captain and friend"
Obviously..
"Cute but I'm not going to listen to your problems for free" so much for free therapy I guess. last night while kissing Oriena,hazel's face came out of nowhere..the image of her laying on the grass with her ginger braids beautifully sprawled on the grass.
I feel like a cheat just thinking about it,she was consuming my thoughts without trying and it made me worried.the fact she was always everywhere made her consume my thoughts but I was a man of my word and I wasn't going to look back
Of course you're not
"Dre,Dre! You're ticking the wrong list" Levi snapped my out of my solicitude to realize my mistake "sorry" I whispered
"It's fine,just leave the inventory of the sport equipments to me"
"For real?"
"Yeah"
"Thanks Levi"
"No sweat" with that,I was ready to leave "but you're organizing the play formation for the team today and you're buying my lunch"
I knew it!
Buying lunch was one thing but marking our plays was another,it put a whole new pressure on your shoulder cause the plays are built on your formation and if the formation fails it sorta sucks "thanks for nothing" he smirked still ticking his inventory "no sweat my bro"
Camille's POV
"I think we had a good one today,right?"my tutor said excitedly placing her tablet in her handbag "absolutely,thanks Julianna" my reply came out dryly than I'd planned it which she picked on "that wasn't very convincing"
How about we take five and try it again?
All I let out was sigh and a smile "I won't press,but let me just say your hair is gorgeous"
"Why,thank you" I said with genuine smile this time "I've been wanting to tell you since our session started but you kept zoning out" she explained hanging her brown bag over her shoulder "I-I'm sorry about that,I'll do better" I spoke sincerely "it's cool,I'll hold your word for it" with polite nods,we exited the class and parted ways.
All this because of a certain somebody
With not a moment to waste,I headed to get something to eat though I wasn't excited about it. There are tons of things I enjoy doing alone but eating in public isn't one of them,you know those girls that go on solo dates? Yeah, I could never be them presently. my amigos weren't available so I was left to my fate since they were my only friends in the whole campus,with not even an acquaintance to my name.
I'll just eat cup noodles
On that quick effective conclusion,I headed to the campus grocery store.
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"So hot" I whispered as I blew on my noodles and slurping it instantly while a sat on a bench outside the store with the cool breeze swaying the trees and calming me....it felt good.
Digging in for another with my chopsticks,my phone vibrated in my bag which I took out to see it was just a message from the therapy group I joined back in London.
Just what I wanted to see
The only reason I was still in the group is because I was told it was okay to need help and accept it,also because my aunt Bailey force me to stay in it. Not bothering to read the message, I opened my Spotify to listen to Burning blue by Mariah the scientist,humming the lyrics gently as I ate my noodles.
taking my last bite and some water, I walked to the trash to dispose it with a whirl I bumped hard into someone almost losing my balance but was saved by steady hands holding waist and my hands firmly on their chest "thank y_" the words reversed back to my throat "you listen to Mariah the scientist?" with a blink I replied "I do,she's pretty good" his green eyes twinkled "she is" and I nodded like an idiot "are you alright?,you almost fell" he asked worriedly
"It's okay,I'm fine...Wh_what are you doing here?" I asked removing myself from his hold "it's the campus grocery store" he replied plainly "it is" silence took charge after that as we both avoided each others eyes but nobody walked away.
This was awkward
"I'm guessing your ankle is fine now since you're wearing heels?" he asked staring at my red heels "it is,thank you" I answered still not looking at him,running a hand through his beautiful blue hair,he nodded softly preparing to walk into the store but I walked right into his path, he moved but I did it again and again which made him frown "is there something wrong Camille?" hearing him call my name made me feel like I had a fever but the type that just made you hot not weak...a good fever "I'm fine,sorry about that" "it's alright,see you around" on that note,he headed into the store leaving me there gobsmacked.
It seemed this really was going to be our new normal;two polite strangers "see you around" I whispered back,getting my things set to head to my next lecture...
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At 7:07pm
Beck's POV
The last thing I planned was to be an escort to a event but anything to support him I guess "I think you've had enough" I suggested seeing as he was downing the whole soda while they styled his hair, he just side eyed me and took more before dropping it on a side table "thanks for coming with me dude,I needed a friendly face today"
"Isn't that what Lloyd is for?" I inquired which made him laugh subtly "we both know that Lloyd isn't friendly"
Adjusting his white Tux with golden buttons and cuff links "how do I look?" He asked striking a pose for the nonexistent camera "you look great" I answered honestly putting on my black jacket "of course I do now let's go to this damn award show" he said as we headed to the limo waiting for us downstairs "remind me why Oriena isn't here again?" "Because,she's got night class and don't want her to stress herself because she wants to show up for me" he explained softly as we took the elevator staring through the glass at the lit city
"So I'm a substitute for your girlfriend?" I teased "you should be thankful" Andre replied with a smirk as the elevator took us to the ground floor.
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"Most influential male celebrity of the year goes to..." the hosted stated leaving everyone on the precipice of curiosity "Andre Makeila"the crowd clapped and cheered as he walked onto stage leaving me filled with pride as he went to receive his award,looking at him on that stage all dapper with aura so compelling everyone had to look at the stage,at him. seeing him up there,I was proud and happy that he was achieving his dreams and goals once again cause he worked had to get here and deserved every bit of it after what life threw his way.
I'd never admit it to his dumb face but I was really glad to witness it and I'm sure he knew that too..