A Way to Yesterday

Chapter 14- Learning to Love

Cara's POV:

Past.

I was running late. I was never late. But this past week had been extremely busy and stressful. I had three tests by the end of the week. I hadn't been able to see Liam at all besides our first class. But in other news I made a new friend. We got stuck together on a team assignment in class and she was really smart. We'd been studying together all week. And that's where I was headed now. But I was late.

My last class let out late and it set me back. It took me off schedule. I rush into the library and look around for Arriane. I spot her towards the back with her head in a book. I make my way to her and take the seat opposite.

"I am so sorry I'm late," I apologize. She looks up and smiles.

"Oh it's fine. I've just been reading. Why are you late anyway?" she asks.

"Class let out late," I say and take out my notebook and pen. She nods and picks her pen up. We then start our journey into learning about cell structure. 

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"Okay. I need a break," I say and throw my pen down. She looks up from her book and nods. I get my phone out of my pocket and check the notifications. I have a missed call from Liam and my mom. "I'll be back."

I walk into the row of books. I dial Liam's number first and he answers after the first ring.

"Hey. What's up?" I ask.

"I was just wondering if we were okay," he says.

"Yeah. Of course we are. Why do you ask?"

"Well I've hardly seen you all week and you've been quiet in class. So I was just wondering if we were still on this weekend?" and that's all it take to make me smile. He was actually worried that I was mad at him or something.

"Of course we are. I've just been busy," I explain.

"Oh well don't worry we'll get your mind off of everything tomorrow," he says and I can hear the smile in his voice.

"Wait. Tomorrow?" I ask. 

"Yes. Tomorrow is Friday so we're going to do something fun," he says.

"Really? Like what?" I catch myself twirling my hair and drop my hand back down at my side.

"It's a surpise. I have to go but I will see you tomorrow beautiful," he says. I smile.

"Okay. Tomorrow then. Bye Liam," I say.

"Bye," the line clicks and I sigh and shake my head in amusement. This was scary. It was like I could feel myself falling for him. So far, it seemed that he'd be there to catch me but I wasn't positive. I've read and watched enough stories that start out perfect then end in disaster. I just hoped that we weren't going to be like that.

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Tomorrow is here in no tiime. I'm absolutely dreading today. I have exams and I'm still not sure what Liam has planned for us. When I walk into class I spot Liam talking to the girl that usually sits in front of us. She's lauging and twirling her hair. I roll my eyes and for some odd reason my anger is on the rise. 

Actually it's not an odd reason it was a perfectly legit reason. I was jealous. Because she was flirting and I had no idea how to flirt. Granted we were a little past the flirting stage but why couldn't I be like her? I'm sure after our little date tomorrow he would realize how boring I am and find a way to let me down easy.

But Liam didn't seem like that. In fact he seemed like the type of guy that was too afraid to tell a girl he didn't like her so he would endure it until she broke up with him. I definitely didn't want that either. That would make me a charity case.