love you, love me not (carlando)

chapter 3

carlos pov

       "ding!" my phone went off.

       "ah yes mr sainz! care to turn that off for us?" my professor smiled sarcastically.

      i plastered on a fake smile and nodded before reaching for my phone. "ding!" my eyes widened at the avalanche of text messages from lando. The professor glared at me, giving me my final warning. I quickly switched my phone to silent and shoved it to the side. I shook my head and focused on the lecture. Business and marketing is so draining. Im honestly only doing this for my father to continue his successful business. The guy beside me leaned in "you okay bro?" i nodded half heartedly "sorry you had to see that. im carlos" "nice to meet you carlos. names pierre"  he leaned back and pointed at the guy next to him. a guy named yuki waved and smiled softly.I sighed and spread my arms across the table, laying my head down on the cold plastic. This first day was not as exciting as i thought it would have been. Not like lando described it to be; full of new experiences and surprises. i glanced over at pierre whispering at the side with yuki. at least i had someone to get through this course with. I watched the clock tick its way till break time.

              “CARLOS” i heard my name echo through the hall the second i stepped out my lecture hall. Heavy stomps were trampling in my direction and i braced for impact. A big weight was added to my back as lando pulled me into a tight back hug. He resembled a koala bear as he clung onto my tank top. He jumped off and ran around to face me directly. I grin at his cheekiness and ruffle his hair. “Do you want to go to a nearby cafe? I heard its here a lot of students here go.” he asked, bouncing up and down on the balls of his feet. “Sure why not” and we headed off out of the main building.

         The cafe was cozy and warm. It had the familiar feeling of home on a warm summer night. Plants hung from the ceiling and vines crept along the walls. Warm light luminated the place like a firelight. Lando ran off to find a seat “you know my order!” he said before looking around the place for a good seat. I sauntered up to the counter, eyeing the menu above . “hi, what can i get for you!” i swear that was the most melodic beautiful voice that has ever entered my ears. I glanced down to see the cutest face smiling up at me from behind the counter. His eyes big with curiosity and purpose as he waited patiently for my order. “Hellooo..? Anyone there?” he waved his hand in front of my face. Shit was i staring. I covered my face in hopes of hiding the evident red burning on my cheeks. “ ye- yeah ill have one americano and an iced matcha latte” he tapped my order in and beamed up at me “that would be $14.10” i almost froze again but quickly pulled out the money “thanks uh…” “charles” i nodded and handed him the cash and walked over to lando who waved his arm wildly to get my attention. I sat in a seat facing the counter, so i had a clear view of this interestingly cute charles. Lando pulled his seat closer to the table and started rambling. “I think i like someone!” my eyes widened in disbelief. He proceeded to tell his great story on how he was saved from a bunch of reckless skateboarders by a knight in shining armour named max or something. I  listened intently but my eyes began to slowly shift towards the counter. I watched charles move briskly between the counter and a coffee machine. I chuckled as he made tiny mistakes like dropping spoons and messing up the cash register. Lando seemed to notice too and nudged my shoulder teasingly. “Got someone on your mind too huh. Well i dont think hes very easy to get. Look at all the girls staring at him with googly eyes just like you. Definitely hard to get.” i roll my eyes lightly “ oh really? What about you and prince charming. I bet the entire campus would have a crush on him too.” he looked like he was deep in thought. I tilted my head in confusion at what he was thinking about. Suddenly he looked me dead in the eye. “Carlos.. I think i have a plan.”