This Crazy Thing Called Life

Chapter 7

I awoke to my alarm going off. I groggily rolled over, shutting it off. I was about to drift off again when I realized something. I have school! I sat up quickly but realized something else. Oh, wait I graduated high school. I lie back down. I then immediately sat back up. "I'm in COLLEGE!" I shouted. Cue that scene from that Christmas movie where the kid is left home alone. Before I left, I texted the guys and told them to all meet me there so we could chat before classes started.
After I finished getting ready, I drove to the college. When I arrived I saw the guys waiting. And...they were all talking and joking as if they already knew each other?
"Hey guys," I said, shutting my door after climbing out of the car. "You guys already know each other?"
"Know each other?" Ketch said. "We're cousins!" I was a bit caught off guard, but I suppose I should have known. I mean, they're all basically look-alikes with different styles. "And," He began again. "We heard what happened. Are you alright, kid?" I felt a bit miffed about being addressed that way but ignored it.
"Yeah, just a bit, creeped out..." I said. "It is not every day you get stalked like that." They all nodded in understanding.
"However," Finn interjected. "We also heard what Mateo here did." I was confused for a moment, but flushed when I remembered what happened.
"Ye-yes?" I stuttered. They smirked.
"Well, Honey, we're a bit, how should I put this, jealous?" I looked up in surprise.
They all want to be close to me, like that? I blushed harder. He noticed this, and his lazy grin grew as he continued.
"-And, we were hoping," He cleared his throat. "that we might get...Our turn."
Their turn??? W-What??? AHHHHH!!!! I'M GONNA DIE OF EMBARRASSMENT!!!!!
"W-wha-what do you mean?" I stuttered. "What do you wanna d-do to me?" They seemed to blush as well, at what I don't know.
"We want to court you...Doe." Mars spoke up after a moment of silence. I was confused.
Court? Didn't people only say that in the old days?
"Court me?" I questioned. They all nodded in agreement, but seeing my confusion, Enzo spoke up.
"We all see you as a potential mate," He explained. "we want to take turns proving our worthiness to you, so you might pick the best to be yours." I let out an 'oh.'
"Sooo" Milo started. "What do you think? Is this ok? it's totally ok if you don't want us to, though." I nodded.
"I'm ok with it," I replied. "as long as everybody can get along." They agreed. "Well, let's get to class then," I said. They nodded and we all headed inside. We all split up to go to our classes, except for me, Mars, and Jupiter. When I asked if they had the same class as me, they said yes. We walked into the room and sat in the far back corner. We sat, both of them sitting on either side of me. Jupiter focused on what the professor was saying, but Mars' attention seemed... elsewhere. He acted like he wanted to ask me something.
"Is something wrong?" I probed. He shook his head, yet began to speak.
"Want...to hold you, Doe." He said, and I nearly died right there of cuteness and embarrassment.
"We-well," I started, and paused to look down from his one red eye calmly watching me. "I don't think that would be appropriate for this situation," I continued, and he deflated. "B-but! you can put your arm around me, or hold my hand if you want?" I finished, and he instantly brightened.
"Really?" He asked tentatively. "Are you sure? It won't make you uncomfortable?" I shook my head and explained.
"I actually thrive on physical affection," I said, looking up at him again to see him with this cute puppy dog expression. "so it's totally fine." He then placed his arm over my shoulders. It felt...nice. I felt safe and protected. The rest of the day went on like this, with the guys being affectionate with me, not that I minded. I met my professors too. There was this one professor, professor Walter, who was a no-nonsense kind of guy. he also seemed a bit stingy in terms of assignments. I don't think he's bad, he just doesn't want to be your friend. We were given assignments, and then it was time to go home. In my last class, Monster History, I was alone. Since the guys were all monsters they took human history. I waited a couple of minutes, and when they hadn't been let out, I headed to my car to wait. On the way there, I feel like I'm being followed again, so I hurry. When I see my car, I notice the guys are all there, chatting. I guess they were let out before me. the turn to see me and wave, but seeing me running, their expressions grew worried. I arrive and, out of breath, I try to explain what happened.
"A guy-" I began, but stopped to suck in a deep breath. "Guy, following, help-"We looked back to see a figure running around the corner of the STEAM building, and Mateo teleported over. We heard tires screeching, and a curse before he teleported back.
"D#mm#t," He muttered. "The creep got away." They all seemed pretty pissed. "All I got were the last two digits of the b#st#rd's license plate." I then asked if I could stay the night at their house, to feel safer. They agreed, so I called my mom to let her know. We drove by my house and I grabbed my stuff, hopping into their van. After, we drive by Grillbys' and get food, driving to their house. As we pull up, I gasp. They live in a mansion??!! Actually it makes sense if they are all living together. We go inside, and I'm greeted by the smell of pie. I see Cassandra and the other goat ladys int he kitchen cooking and helping with the kids' homework. I greet her, and she hugs me, welcoming me kindly. Everybody eats, and then me and the guys have a sleepover in the living room. We all fall asleep in a big cuddle pile on the floor.