Loving Preston

11. Lectures And Almost Coffee Dates.

Avani's and Beth's outfits above~

Avani's POV

It's been a week since I last saw the stranger from that night. I've barely gotten out in a week. Studies and netflix being my only sources to pass time while waiting for college to actually start.

It's my first day today and I want to start it off with a bang! Beth went out for a coffee (classic Beth) while I got dressed.

I decided on wearing a red cropped turtleneck underneath a white cardigan paired with light wash ripped jeans and my favourite Jordans. I put my hair up in a bun, applied mascara and pinkish nude lipgloss before taking my bag and walking out the door.

Once I got down to the lobby I made my way towards the cafeteria. Beth was already there, waiting for me.

"Ou I love your fashion sense, dude." She said eyeing my outfit and fanning her face with her hand dramatically. She gave me the coffee she was holding in her other hand and took a sip from her own cup.

I chuckled. "Come on, you're not that bad yourself." I said sipping my coffee.

We made our way towards the other end of the campus where our classes were supposed to be located. I had literature first while Beth had history.
"I- i MISS ME MY DARLING FOR I SHALL COME BACK TO YOU. REMEMBER ME BY THE SCENT OF MY LOVE AND THE TASTE OF MY YUMMY STRAWBERRY PANCAKES" Beth yelled in the corridors with one hand on her heart. "Stop being so dramatic," I whisper yelled "Sorry guys, my friend forgot to take her meds this morning. Please carry on" I continued. I gave her a hug and marched my way to the class while giggling. Beth for sure knows how to make me feel better. I thought to myself.

I entered the class and sighed in relief when I realised I wasn't late.

I scanned the classroom for empty seats and took the one next to a guy with purple hair who seemed to be napping. The only other empty seat was at the back of the class and I really didn't want to sit there.

Being closer to the professor would help me focus better. I thought and slid into my seat just in time as the professor entered the class. "Goodmorning students." He said cheerfully, clapping his hands loudly to get everyone's attention.

He clapped his hands loud enough for my partner to flinch at the sound of it and wake up while banging his head on the desk because of the sudden noise.

"Goodmorning." everyone replied still tired from yesterday's party which Beth wanted me to attend but me being me, I kindly declined.

I snickered at his antics without looking at him and took my books out.
He glared at me "Found something funny?" He said expecting me to apologise. "Yes, you." I replied shrugging my shoulders nonchalantly.

He just ignored me and straightened his form, staring ahead.

After taking the attendance, the professor started with the lecture. "Okay, so students take out your notebooks and start taking notes." He said turning towards the board.

I could see that the purple haired guy was looking for something from my peripheral vision. I offered him a pen. "Here take it. I have a spare one." I said. He looked at me suspiciously before taking it slowly.

"I'm Avani." I said without looking. "Did I ask?" He said smiling sweetly at me.

I just looked over at him with a single brow raised. "Kyle." He said quietly after that. "Now, that wasn't so hard, was it?" I said while rolling my eyes.

5 minutes into the lecture, a guy sneaked into the class and quietly made his way to the empty seat at the back while the professor was still writing something on the board.

I rolled my eyes at the guy when I realised it was that strange guy from the other night.  Ofcourse the classic bad boy was late. I thought.

I heard someone 'psst' at me only to look at the 'guy' waving in my direction. I looked around to find out that his wave was  actually directed towards me. I turned back in my seat and continued to write the notes down, ignoring him. The bell rang, as the professor assigned us some work for the next day, signalling the end of the lecture. 

Just as I was about to get out of my seat, the professor called out my name, "Ms. Avani and Mr. Preston, please wait after class. I have special assignments for the two of you." He said. Who's Preston? I thought to myself and waited for the class to empty.

As soon as the last person left and there was only me and the stranger from the other night in the classroom, the professor walked upto my desk. "Miss Avani, I read your application form. You're quite the writer I suppose. Now, there are no marks for this assignment and your grades do not depend upon it but I want to see much more of your writing." He said while handing me a folder full of papers.

"Here are some of my favourite poems from some less known authors. I'd like you to read all of them and write a poem of your own on how you felt after reading them. I don't want a review. Just your own experience." He said.

He patted my shoulder twice and made his way to Preston's desk. I left the classroom and waited for Preston in the corridor since I didn't have another lecture for 30 minutes and Beth was busy so I had nothing better to do. He walked out of the classroom with a ghost of a smile on his face.

"Hm, so you're Preston, huh?" I asked. "Ryder Preston" He corrected me and put his hand in front of him for me to shake. "Avani". I said and shook his hand with a firm grip. "I prefer calling you Preston." I said once we shook hands.

The corridors were completely empty since some classes were still going on. I sighed and looked up at him.

"Coffee?" He asked and started walking. "It's very rude of you to not wait for my reply!" I said while narrowing my eyes at him. "I just assumed you wouldn't refuse to an offer like that" he said with a devilish smirk.

"Well Mr.Narcissistic your assumption was wrong" I said and made my way slowly towards him until our faces were almost touching.

I watched the smirk instantly disappear from his face.

I lifted my toes to reach his ear. "I'm not going anywhere with you." I whispered in his ear trying to play with him like he did the last time when we were at his place.

I pushed myself down again and looked at his widened eyes. From the flustered look on his face I could tell he didn't expect this and watched his Adam's apple bob up and down as he gulped.

I smirked at him, feeling proud of myself before walking in the opposite direction. "Hey! that wasn't very nice" He yelled at me after he got out of his trance. "I never said I was." I yelled back without looking back and got out of there.

On my way to my next lecture, I couldn't help but think about him and the weird feeling in my stomach. I rolled my eyes at myself for it.

Ryder Preston better stay the fuck away from me. I thought.

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So, what do we think about Mr. Douchebag 101 and his little offer? Do y'all think Avani should've taken it?

Alsooo I swear to god Avani has an eye rolling problem just like one of us (uhm Aastha this one's directed towards you)

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Until next time ;)