College Affair

Chapter 24

TRIGGER WARNING; there are things in this chapter that could upset someone. I do not write this to hurt anyone so I hope you understand that this is for the story. I DO NOT intend to hurt or trigger anyone with my story.

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Hope's P.O.V.
After finishing up the project with Lizzie, we got a passing grade so that's good. Not only that but we were a bit closer now. She still gets on my nerves and I probably still get on hers but Josie never said she wanted us to be best friends. It was just a normal night after school. It was a Friday so the weekend was here and we didn't have classes tomorrow. Most of the girls took that as a chance to go out and party. Lizzie went out with MG. Cleo went out with Kaleb. And Jen and Kym? Yeah I never really know what they do on weekends, or who they're with, if anyone. Josie has a big test coming up in one of her classes so she's studying for it at the library. She invited me to join but I didn't want to distract her and I know if I was there, we would end up doing other things than studying. So I'm at home, on my own, painting. I would have gone out with my family but it's nice to get some alone time every so often and being in a home with other girls, it's hard to get alone time. I have been painting and doodling more often and I have missed it. It was always my favorite thing to do, and something that helps me relax.

I continue painting for what was probably hours. I was so caught up in it that it took me a bit of time to realize someone was throwing rocks at my window. "Who the hell..?" I said to myself and got up. Maybe it's Josie doing something cheesy but cute to get my attention. I walked to my window and looked out, seeing Landon below. I groan softly and opened the window. "Landon, what the hell are you doing? You're going to break my window." I said and he looked up at me with a big smile on his face. "I'm sorry. I thought it'd be cute." He said and I whispered under my breath, "yeah if Josie was doing it." "What did you say?" He asked. I'm not sure if he heard my mumbling or if he just saw my lips moving to know I said something. "I said, what the hell are you doing here." I lied, not going to tell him what I really said. "I wanted to see you and talk." "I'm not in the mood Landon. Especially after what you pulled." I said, feeling my blood start to boil from anger. I never did confront him about his little rumor and I wouldn't let Josie either because she would just end up getting in trouble. Alyssa was the first person she punched and if she really cared about me that much then she would obviously do the same to Landon for a rumor, especially now that he was saying it about her girlfriend. "Oh that. I want to apologize for that but it doesn't feel right if it's not to your face." He said and I could see him rubbing the back of his neck. "Please Hope? Come down and let me apologize for that." I sigh softly. I don't know if I really want to hear his apology but I do want to give him a piece of my mind for starting such a rumor. I hesitantly decide on going downstairs. I don't like being around Landon but maybe he is just trying to apologize. "Okay I'm coming down." I told him and closed my window. I head downstairs and out the front door to find Landon waiting for me. I close the door behind me and look at him with my arms crossed. "Why the hell would you even say something like that?" That's the first thing to come out of my mouth. "I'm sorry Hope. I don't know why I did it. I guess I was just trying to impress my friends." He said and I rolled my eyes. "That is the stupidest thing ever." "I know I'm sorry." He said and looked like he was sorry but I got a slight feeling he wasn't. "I didn't think it would get out like that. I only told the guys." "Well it did." "I was jealous the guys all had someone and you know what I feel for you." "I know Landon, but I don't feel the same." I said softly, trying not to sound rude or anything. "I don't want to hurt you. I just don't feel the same." I added. "Well what does she have that I don't?" What did he just say? "W-who are you talking about?" I asked. "Josie." How the hell? "I know you two have been seeing each other. I've seen you two being all kissy and cuddly." He sounds angry now. But how does he know? Whenever we are like that, we're either away from school or inside our rooms or in the house when the girls aren't home. So how the hell does he know?! "What the hell are you talking about?" I asked, trying to seem confused to hopefully throw him off. "I know you two are together. So what the hell does she have that I don't?!" The next thing I have to ask, already haunts me, before I've ever asked. "Have you been spying on me?" Spying is a easier word to use than stalking so that's why I used it. "That's crazy Hope." He said and I backed up towards the front door. "You're insane Landon. Just stay away from me." I said and he moved closer. "I just want to love you Hope. I want to make you happy." He said as he moved closer. I reach for the door knob to open the door but I feel his hand grip my wrist. He had his hand tight around my wrist that I can feel a burning sensation. "You're hurting me. Let go." I said, looking up at him as he towered over me. "I would never hurt you Hope. I love you." He said. I couldn't get out of his grip so I quickly kicked him in the groin. He lets go to grab ahold of himself and bent over. I get past him and start running. I knew if I went into the house, he could easily get to me and I would be alone. So I ran, hoping to run into a classmate or a security guard. Hopefully Marcel is still here because I know he would believe me. "Bitch!" I hear Landon yell and I just know he's chasing me. Of course it's a weekend night so everyone is out or already relaxing in their dorms. And if anyone did see, they may just think we are messing around, especially after that rumor he started. I just keep running and eventually I see Marcel closing up things and getting ready to go home. Since he is basically lead of the security team, he usually is here later, making sure everything is secure before going home. "Marcel!" I yell to get his attention. He turns to me with a smile but it disappears when he realizes something is wrong. I run into his arms and instantly feel safer. "Hope, what's wrong?" He asked and I turned to look behind me. No Landon. He must've fled when he noticed Marcel was still here. "He.. he was chasing me." I said, trying to hold back my tears. "Who was? I see no one." He said and makes me scared that he won't believe me since he didn't see him. "Landon.. he was chasing me." I told him and hoped he would believe me.