Drowning Desires

twelve

Maura

When I woke, Adrien was gone. I didn't care for the feeling of sadness that leaked into my chest as I felt the coldness wrap around me.

The sun was shining in the sky, it would be another boring day of walking through the forest.

I stood and dressed in leggings and a plain tee, washed my face and headed to the dining hall. I must've slept in because everyone was already inside, talking and laughing to each other.

My eyes couldn't help but scan the room for the familiar tattooed man, yet he wasn't there. I sighed and sat at the table beside Landon and Henry.

They were laughing about something, I didn't care enough to listen.

"Maura." I heard someone call from in front of me. I looked up from my empty plate and found a phone in my face.

I swatted my hand in front of my face to try and get rid of the phone until I realised Riley was on FaceTime. He was grinning, yet I could tell something troubled him.

I gave him a weak smile before looking back down at my empty plate.

"She had a rough night buddy, probably got fucked by Adrien." Landon laughed, patting me on the back. I looked up at him and gave Landon a murderous stare. "I would never touch him, besides I slept on the floor." I lied.

At that instant I caught someone strolling in through the doors. It was Adrien, his shirt soaked with sweat, beads of it glistening off his skin. He must've been out for a run.

His eyes locked with mine, the space between us felt like it had grown smaller. Suddenly I was back in my chair as he looked away and started talking to another student.

Eventually, we all stood and headed out to the forest, following a new path and listening to Miss Albert explain the 'wonderful' nature around us.

The path was slightly muddy from the rain the day before. A few students slipped over, and after an hour nearly everyone was covered in mud.

Adrien was standing towards the back of the group, silent and watching. I had befriended a short girl with red hair and freckles, Annabelle. I had seen her around school occasionally yet I had never had a chance to speak to her.

We spent the hike talking about simple things such as school, boys and our families. Soon the path before us started to rise, the mud became as slippery as ever.

I didn't register it as my feet slipped from underneath me. Before I fell headfirst towards the mud, I felt hands wrap around my waist and keep my upright.

I looked over my shoulder and found Adrien gripping me. I gave him a small smile and was about to thank him when he turned and headed to the back of the group again, avoiding my eye contact.

Typical, gets the girl than fucks her over. My heart started beating faster when I realised it may have been another why to humiliate me. Get naked in-front of him in the most vulnerable position then leave me the next day like worthless trash.

I threw him a glare over my shoulder, even though he wasn't looking at me to see it. I started walking faster. Annabelle caught up to me, "what was that about?" She asked.