505

Chapter Two

Athena

The plane ride was fairly painless. No issues or anything like that. I got a rental car for the time I was in Washington and drove to the apartment complex Mateo lived in. It was almost always rainy in Washington and the skies were pouring right now. I loved this weather. It was so calming and beautiful. 

I got to the apartments quickly. Mateo lived relatively close to the airport. I had been here a few times before but didn't remember which apartment he lived in. I knew is was on the fifth floor. Number 505 or 506. I would have texted him and asked but my phone had died on the plane. That was my disorganization shining through right there. So I took a bet and walked up to 505. I knocked on the door, hoping it was Mateo who answered but instead, I found myself staring at a girl around my age. She has straight black hair and beautiful dark hazel eyes with eyeliner to compliment them. Light skin and a good sense of style. She wore a black spaghetti strap top and oversized jeans that hugged her waist just right. She had lots of jewelry, rings and multiple silver necklaces. I was speechless. There was no other way to describe her than gorgeous. Absolutely breathtaking. 

"Um, can I help you?" she asked me and I suddenly became very aware of my appearance. I looked homeless compared to her style. I wore sweatpants and a hoodie. My airport outfit. Headphones draped around my neck and my hair up in a bun, blonde and dark brown strands falling in front of my face. Half of my hair was bleached and the other half my natural color. 

"Oh uh, sorry. I must have gotten the wrong address. I'm supposed to be meeting my cousin. He's probably next door." I rushed.

"That's okay. What's his name? I might know him." the girl replied.

"Mateo Clements."

"Oh yeah, I know him. He lives in 507." 

"Okay, thank you! Sorry to bother you again." I said about to leave.

"No problem. Wait! What's your name?"

"Athena Katz.

"Okay, Athena. I'm Hazel. Hazel Rodriguez. Hope to see you around again, Athena." She smiled and gave me a subtle wink. I felt my face get hot and nodded. She closed the door and I walked over to 507, my face still flushed. I definitely liked her.

Hey guys! This chapter is pretty short but dw more is coming soon!! <3 

-Shea