if we just had time.

chapter six

Theodore Scott

Isabella left him in the library, alone. With a mess he had to clean. Alone.

It's been a few days since Theodore last saw Isabella. He found it weird that she wasn't in class at all, because by just having a few classes with her on the first day, she would listen to the professor and only focus on school. She doesn't pay attention to anything else around her but the professor. Someone in class had spilled their drink on their uniform, everyone looked and laughed at them but her. All she focused on was her work and the professor. Theodore was admirered by that.

It was now dinner and Theodore saw no sign of isabella. Whenever someone walked through the doors he would look to see if it was her. But it wasn't.

"Oi, theodore." Cole waved in front of his face.

Theodore was daydreaming. He blinked a few times and looked at Cole, "what?"

"What are you thinking about?" Cole asked.

He looked at him for a moment. "None of your
business." Theodore said as he was picking at his food.
Cole shrugged and started eating again, talking to Annabelle.

As Theodore was eating, he spotted a brown haired girl at the corner of his eye. He looked to see who it was because he thought it was isabella. But, when he looked he saw Katherine about to grab some food from the buffet. All Theodore had known that Katherine was Isabella's best friend.

"I'll be right back." Theodore mumbled, he got up and walked to Katherine.

Katherine had two plates in her hands trying to put food on the plants. She was struggling as she did. "Here." Theodore took a plate from her to hold.

She glanced up at him and huffed. "Thanks." she mumbled. She was unhappy with him. Theodore knew it had something to do with the party with the water spilling on Isabella.

They both stood there awkwardly for a few minutes without saying anything to each other. Theodore didn't know what to say to her. He knew, she didn't know what to say.

Theodore cleared his throat. "Er- do you know where-"

"Yes, I know where she is, and here's a word you probably haven't heard of. No, you will
not see her." Katherine said, sternly as she took the plate from him and walked away.

Theodore followed katherine. She sighed and faced him, "stop following me. You're not seeing her."

"Why? I just want to know if she's alright." Theodore has been thinking about her non-stop since they studied together. He liked her company. He liked to see how focused she was on her work. He knew if someone talked to her she would only listen to what they would say, like what their saying is the only important thing right then and there. he admired it.

"She's fine, Theodore. Now go before I kick you in the shin." Katherine threatened.

"Fine." Theodore turned and walked away. He looked over his shoulder and saw Katherine walking away. He turned and followed her quietly, trying not to get caught by her.

When they were at Isabella's dorm, Katherine opened the door and walked in. Theodore quickly put his foot in the dorm room before the door closed. When he walked in he saw something unexpected. He saw Isabella coming out of the bathroom with a swollen eye.