My Boy

The start

Hi. My names liliana and I'm 20 years old. Most people call me a "loner" or don't even know my name. The reason being is because I'm not the type to smoke, party, drink.. I'm more of a homebody. Reading and being alone is my strong suit. My best friend, Reese, is the exact opposite. He has so many friends and he's almost never in his dorm. I often wonder how someone like him could possibly be friends with me. Yet, we did grow up together. We've known each other since we were 6. Our moms are really good friends since they knew each other in school.
Friday, 8:43 pm, February 12th. I was sitting at home making some authentic ramen for a late night dinner when I hear a bang on my door. "Hey! Lilly!" Ughhh... it was Reese. "What is it Reese ?I'm busy." I respond "Let me in!" I slouch to the door and let him in. "What is it?" I ask. "Listen i knowww you don't like parties but my friend is throwing one." "Reeseeeee you need to stop inviting me to the-" he cuts me off. "There's a book club! They're going there to get more people in the college book club too." He says. "Ehhh I might. What time?" "10:00 pm tonight" he responds. "Alright alright now get out!" I yell. I shove him out the door and continue cooking. After I eat my dinner and finish my episode of Euphoria and I look at the time "9:35 pm". I jump up and start getting ready. I throw on a grey colored sweater and some white jeans. I brush my hair and straighten it. I have time to do a little mascara and lipgloss so I hurry and finish that up as well. (BANG BANG) ughhh "REESE IM COMING HOLD ON ASSHOLE!" I grab my purse and phone and walk out. Reese is waiting for me in the hall and we walk out to his car. "Ya know.." " I have a friend that is a book worm too." He says after all the silence. "Okay? What are you intending Reese?" "Well.. I kinda set you up to talk to him tonight. I told him you were a nerd too and that you would definitely come make conversation with him tonight." He responds. "OH MY GOD REEEESEEE! You know I don't do well talking to people. And you told him I was a NERD?!" "Yeah, because you are. And so is he. Plus he's pretty good at making people feel comfortable and welcome so I'm sure you will do just fine." He says. "Whatever," I scoff. We get there and I get out. "Next time, wear something normal." Reese says. Ugh he shouldn't be the one talking. Mr. Pants hanging halfway off his non existent ass.

I walk in and sit down on one of the sofas. It's so loud. I feel like everyone is staring at me. My heart starts pounding out of my chest. That is until, I saw him. There was a tall, dark headed man across the room glancing at me. If this was anyone else I'd think it was creepy but, something about him seemed so safe. So calm. Then after making eye contact for a while I snap out of it just in time to notice he's getting close to me. He sits down beside me and asks my name. "I'm Lilliana. What about you?" I say. "I'm Antonio but a lot of people just call me Andy." He responds. "Okay Andy.. how are you tonight?" I'm trying my best to make conversation but every word that comes out of my mouth feels.. wrong. "I'm not having the BEST night but it's better than most. How are you?" "Uhh I'm just nervous to be here." Shit. Why did I say that? That's so fucking stupid. He's gonna think you've never been to a party before. "So am I to be honest with you Lilliana. I don't mix well with strangers. But for some reason you stand out to me." His words shocked me. Because I felt so similar. Almost the same. "Well since tonight will probably go by fast for the both of us, would you let me give you my number?" "Absolutely." He responds, handing me his phone. I program my contact info in his phone and say my goodbye. I get up, walking outside and eventually home because I knew Reese wouldn't leave until morning.