Life at College

The fight

«Jo, really! » Our kiss broke in a loud smack, and I turned quickly to see what was going on. There he was standing. The last person I wished had opened the door. Matt. «What on earth are you two doing? » He walked inside and closed the door behind him. I jumped up from the bed, or more precisely Liam, and stood there without my shirt. Just a blue lace bra. Matt just stood there looking at me. Arms crossed. Brows arched.  Oh no. This is bad. He then bent down and picked up my t-shirt.

«Put on your shirt Jo, » he said firmly and threw it at me. I caught it and pulled it over my head. Or I tried to. My head found the whole to my arm, and I had to take it off and try again. This time I managed to get my head in the right whole.

«What are you doing here? » I asked when the shirt was on. My heart still racing.

«You said you didn't have plans. Neither did I, so I decided to check up on you. I see you made plans after all, » He looked at me with a strict look. «What are you thinking? »

«Matt, please stop. Don't start! I'm almost 19 years old. I can make my own choices. » I said irritated but calm. Trying to not escalate the situation.

«Well clearly, you're not making very good ones, » he said and looked at Liam. Liam got up from the bed and put on his shirt.

«I think I should go, » he said in a low voice.

«Yes, I think that's a good idea» Matt replied. «I told you she was off limits! »

«No, you don't have to» I responded, ignoring Matt's comment. Looking at Liam.

«It's okey. You two have some things to discuss. » He bent down and kissed my cheek. «Call me». He said and walked out. Matt followed him with is look until he had closed the door behind him.

«Was that really necessary? » I asked annoyed.

«Yes! » He turned his attention back to me. «I told you to stay away from him. He is not good for you».

«Oh, grow up. Who are you to decide that for me? » I crossed my arms across my chest. «You don't know him like I do ». 

«Are you forgetting whose roommate he is? I have seen how he treats girls. He just uses them to get laid and goes on to the next one. »

«So, like you then? » I asked in a sharp tone.

«That's not the point here Jo! Look at what I walked in on. Can you honestly tell me that if I hadn't walked in here tonight, nothing would have happened? » Matt asked raising an eyebrow, waiting for an answer.

«Yes» I said. A lot less convincing than I had hoped, yet I continued looking at him straight in the eyes.

«I have told you to stay away from him, and I mean it. He is also three years older than you. » He walked towards me.

«What's age got to do with it? You are clearly not respecting my age» Matt came closer and was now standing right in front of me. He put his hands on my shoulders.

«Age means experience» He looked down at me.

«You know, I'm getting sick and tired of you treating me like a child. » I pushed his hands away. «I can make my own decisions! ». My irritation was now turning into anger. I hadn't said any of the things I had planned to when I had prepared to tell him this.

«If that's how you want to play it, fine. But don't come crying to me when he breaks your heart. » Matt looked at me. He then turned around and walked out the door.

«Don't worry, I won't! » I yelled back at him as he opened the door and left. The door shut with a loud bang. I was suddenly standing there alone, in silence. My blood was still boiling. I sighed and sat down in my bed. Looking at my phone. I picked it up but was unable to type anything. This was the first time I didn't feel like making up with him. I knew I hadn't handled the situation well, but neither had he. It didn't feel right to just crawl back to him. Not this time. He wouldn't change if I caved. I was just about to put my phone down when Liam texted me.

Liam: Hey, you okey?

Jo: I'm fine.

Liam: How did it go with Matt?

Jo: Not great

Liam: Just give him time

Jo: You are probably right

I didn't feel like talking to Liam at the moment. My mood was too bad and all I wanted was to speak to Jacob. He could always cheer me up. But he hadn't answered. I wasn't surprised because he was out on a date again. I sighed and laid flat down on my bed. Staring at the celling.

My pillow smelled like Liam. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Trying to get the good feeling I had had with him a few minutes ago. But it was already over. All that were left was the bad relish from the fight. I couldn't believe the fight I had with Matt. We had always argued, but not like that. I laid there for hours, thinking. Unable to sleep. My mind wandering between Liam and Matt. Matt is being totally unfair. Liam is different with me, I know it. It he just could see how wonderful he is towards me. I sighed and thought of what a mess I had made.

Luckily, I got a hold of Jacob the next day. Even though he didn't agree with the way I had handled the situation, he didn't judge. Instead, he comforted me and tried to distract me. We still had a lot of schoolwork to do, and life continued as normal. He did manage to talk me into going to the pancake house on Sunday though. Jacob thought that I should be there incase Matt, against all odds, decided to show up. That it would help mend our relationship, which I agreed with him. The whole time I sat at the diner, I couldn't agree with myself if I wanted Matt to show or not. On one side I was still angry, but we had never fought for a long period of time before. Therefore, I figured it was best to just try and fix it right away. But Matt didn't show and a part of me was relieved of that. Maybe he needed more time. He was after all my brother so I knew he would have to talk to me eventually. What I was more afraid of was that our special relationship was going to end. Maybe we would get a relationship that resampled more the one Jen and I have. God, I hoped not. As I sat and contemplated everything, I ate some pancaked while I looked at the people who walked past the window. Eventually I went back to campus and found Jacob. He made everything better.