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Chapter 4

Here's what's interesting

My so called one on one talk with Leo really escalated. The person I was really weirded out from, is now my friend. He's almost the same level as Nyla. Almost. At some point, he's told me about what he's been up to and how his life was going on so far and vice versa. Turns out he's in medicine and is about to graduate, but works part time at the hospital. I actually got this sense of excitement/happiness every time I got a text from him. No, it's not a crush. That's ridiculous. I've only known him for two weeks, be logical here.

I spent my Tuesday morning, sitting in the university's library. Doing anything but reading. Don't get me wrong, reading was everything to me, I read every book ever to exist. From Charles Dickens to John green. But I wasn't feeling it today at all. No, it wasn't cause I was thinking about Leo or anything. I was just.... Out of it. I felt a vibration coming from the table. I pick up my phone, only to slightly smirk.
Speak of the devil.

---> Lena! I have great news!

I lean forward, my mood feeling slightly better.

<--- Spill

---> the hospital gave me about two weeks off and guess what I'm doing ;D

<--- partying and getting drunk?

---> *gasp* what do you take me for?

I laughed out loud, earning a few irritated stares from a couple of people. Do people really follow those rules?

---> No, dearest Lena. I'll be taking your challenge of reading the whole Percy Jackson series.

Ok, so my heart might have leaped. He called me dearest. This wasn't the first time he does that. He dropped a few flirty lines once in a while. And gave me nicknames too, but I dismissed them. I'm not about that life. Flirting isn't my thing, even though I'm a hopeless romantic.

<--- Are you now? I doubt you'll get passed the fourth book.

---> you're on! Talk later on. Later.

<---- bye

I leaned back in my seat, a deep sigh leaving me. I have no time for romance, honestly speaking. I've read enough books to know the signs of having a crush. And I was definitely going through number 1.
#1.The random smiling and blushing. I did that only when I was talking to him. He intrigued me and I don't know how to react. For goodness sakes, I don't even know how he looks like. His profile pic is a bunch of guys in one picture. How am I to guess which one was him. I mean we've been talking for about two weeks now, which means I should know how he looks like.

Wait, I shouldn't be talking. My profile picture isn't even me. It's random picture of a butterfly, I found on we heart it. I'll wind up the courage to ask him later. I sighed once again as I got up, and whistled an unknown tune on my way home.

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So far, I haven't mentioned a single thing about my family. I wasn't planning to, but sadly, my moms here 24/7. I love my mom, mom is cool, awesome and fun. Disadvantage? She has to know everything. She just has to. It's her policy. I cannot have a boyfriend without telling her, so she said. That's IF I had any to begin with.

I didn't resemble my mom one bit. I didn't have her blond hair nor her baby blue eyes or a size 2 figure. I was another version of my dad. Tall, brown hair, light brownish eyes and all those unattractive things.
"Hey, beautiful" I said, epically failing at sliding through kitchen. "Hey" she said, not bothering to look behind her. The sound of the knife chopping vegetables filled the air.

"Are you seeing someone or something?" She said, putting the knife down, now facing me. I was taken aback, knowing my mom, I didn't let it show. Just the slightest slip up would give away. I put on the most convincing confused face ever. "What! No! Mom, ew" I said, Faking a slight shudder. It was kind of true, so I wasn't specifically lying at all. She squinted and started at me for a while. She grunted and went back to chopping vegetables. "You should really see someone, though" she muttered. I groaned out loud, leaning on the counter. "Mom, not again"
"Don't mom me. I'm thinking in your favour. I don't want you to die alone" she mumbled. "I love you too" I said, kissing her cheek before taking my leave. I heard my mom mutter something under her breath, but I didn't give it much care.

I was back in my room. Today was Tuesday, which meant Nyla was not coming. I felt like i had nothing to do now that I had no one to talk to. I grabbed my laptop and decided to binge watch on Netflix, with my phone by my side. It vibrated. Why can't I ever watch a single episode? There's always something that distracts me from watching it.

---> hey Lena? Can I ask you something?

It was Leo, and I'm not going to lie. I felt a slight rush of happiness. Probably cause I had no one to talk to. Great timing!

<--- yeah, sure go ahead

---> I can't believe I'm saying this, but don't you think it's like ok that we video chat now that we know almost everything about each other?

My heart pounded against my chest. I did not see that coming. I know I was challenging myself to ask the same question.

---> I mean I get it if you don't want to. It's totally fine.

<--- no no, I was actually thinking the same thing.

What am I saying? I'm not ready for this! I can't can't do it, I know myself well.

---> really? Ok cool, my Skype: L_vader01

I'm actually doing this, guys. My hearts racing and is about to explode. I'm extremely nervous. What if he imagined me as this super hot girl and disappoint him or something. I furrowed my eyebrows for a sec, did I just say that? It's his fault if my appearance doesn't meet his expectations. I shouldn't be feeling insecure at all.

<--- Lena_45

I replied with my own account and went straight for the laptop. This is it. The moment we've all been waiting for. I finally get to see Leo and same goes for him. Crap! I don't even know how I look. I jumped off the bed, and ran straight to my bathroom. My hair was a birds nest, my reading glasses were hanging off the tip of my nose and honestly I was mess. In two seconds, I managed to untangle my hair and I decided to let it down. And of course the reading glasses were off. I guess I was presentable.

I ran back to the laptop and noticed that I had gotten a request, which I accepted immediately. I suppose I'm the one who's calling. I take a few deep breaths, before pressing the call button.
Ring once
Ring twice
Ring three times.
He picked up. My eyes widen at the sight.
I am speechless. I was expecting cute, not this cute. He had strikingly bright green eyes, disheveled light brown hair and don't get me started about that jawline. As sharp as a knife, I tell you. He had his white coat on, possibly he just came back from work. what is this? Greys anatomy?
We both took a few minutes, examining each other. He broke into the cutest grin known to mankind and waved.

"Hello there, dearest Lena" he said, with a hint of amusement in his deep voice. I only prayed that I didn't make a fool of myself.

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AN: *Un-attractive screaming* The increasing number of reads is making me go insane! I'm glad you all like the book so far.
Don't hesitate to ask me anything :3