Hold on to you

Chapter 5 - (Unedited)

Mariel's dorm room was plain, small and simple. We swiftly went to her side of the room since the other side on the left was her roommate's. She had this DIY bookshelf standing just at the end of her bed stuffed with plenty of books. Mostly written by Colleen Hoover and Kiera Cass. I found out Mariel was a bookworm too just like me. I enjoy reading romance novels with a touch of humor. I also love historical, supernatural and mystery stories.

Mariel didn't waste any time searching for clothes that would fit me. We had a little trouble finding one though since she's a bit more 'fleshy' than me. After some time of searching, we found a navy blue pullover with a cute-looking white collar. It suited me when I looked in the mirror and fitted just fine because according to her, she bought it three years ago when she was still thinner.

After changing my clothes, I fixed my self by slightly retouching my makeup, combing my hair a little and spraying some cologne. I also thanked Mariel for helping me on my most 'unfortunate' moment. "You don't know how much this means to me Mariel. If you weren't there to save my sorry a$$, I wouldn't have known what to do and how to react. Thank you so, so, so much. I really appreciate you helping me. I swear I'll return this on Wednesday" I expressed my deepest gratitude to the kind girl and gave her my brightest and most sincere smile. "Small thing Chelsea. You're most welcome. I'm sure you'd do that too when it happened to someone else. I wouldn't want that to happen to me too, you know." Mariel chuckled. I just smiled at her.

I took that as my cue to leave and continue on my way to my first class when I suddenly remembered something. "And oh, Mariel one more thing please. I promise this will be the last one" I said sheepishly. "Oh, no don't worry 'bout that. Yes? go ahead" she said. "Do you happen to have any idea where I can find that jerk from earlier? I'm not a hateful or vengeful person but I know I deserve an apology, at least." I said, determined. "Err, I'm sorry but I'm not sure where to find him since I haven't had a good look on his face.." she said with a skeptical look on her face. "But..." she continued "I guess you can track him down by searching for his car in the school parking lot! I'm sure you remember what it looks like" she beamed.

"You're right, I should look for his car instead and corner him there. I can still recall how it looks like. Like you, I also haven't seen his face, though I wish I had. It happened way too fast" I said. "I'm planning to talk to him and demand a sincere apology for his insolence" I added.

"If I were you I'd do the same. Having your clothes splashed with mud water on your first day of class isn't a joke, you know! But a little advise Chelsea, be careful in dealing with him. By the looks of it, he seemed a bit.. draconic" she said while having deep thoughts. "Just be careful" Mariel added with a warning tone.

"Sure thing. And don't hesitate to ask me a favor next time. I owe you a big one. Thanks again!" I replied and left.

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Good thing I wasn't late in my first class. First day was a bit dull though, just full of introductions and basics. I hurried out of the lecture hall after the prof. announced dismissal. I was on my way to the cafeteria to get lunch when I suddenly saw the most beautiful man on earth. Oh, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit but he's so handsome. He's standing suavely in front of the vending machine and I'm seeing him on a side view. It was just a quick glance and I was really dazed by him. The man suddenly turned -- facing my direction and in just a second, all the daze and attraction was gone and turned to distaste. It was gone not because he's actually ugly but because the man was rather familiar. And he's way more beautiful up front but I'll never forget this mean person. Ugh! The man I bumped with on graduation day! Why is he here anyway?!

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Hi peeps!

Here's an update of HOTY after such a long while! I'm sorry it's late. Stay tuned! ❤❤❤

Please forgive the grammar and spelling mistakes.

Thanks!,
Steph ;)