Make me stay

Chapter two- Atlas

I had no interest in what these idiots were talking about. I have a lot on my plate to deal with. I was not listening to them and was searching to look for something that eases my brain and that's when I saw her. My world came to a complete halt. She looked beautiful, innocent. Laughing and talking with friends like she has no care for the world But i couldnt help but notice she looked off sometimes. When she thought nobody was looking at her she played with the corner of her dress, zoning out. Her eyes looks like a river reflecting the moon. Deep and meaningful. Like I could drown in them. Our eyes locked and God help me, I never want to look away.

I did. I had to. I never loved anyone till now and i dont want to anytime soon. I am not an easy person to love. I have no intention to fall for any temporary fling. I will love once and then marry that one person.
I have dealt with loneliness all my life. I have friends, family, yet even in a crowded room it feels like i have no one. Not that i care. I may be an introvert but I will make myself better. I just need to find a reason.

"Atlas we have to finish this project mate its so damn exhausting and look its turning my hairs gray bro!!!" Arhan, The as usual dramatic friend of mine kept whining. "Oh please, you're not even doing anything stressful so stop complaining"

" Guys will you stop? And you Atlas, where are you looking at? Do you know her?" Asked Josh.

" Nope i dont and lets go, time to go back to work".

I reached home pretty late at night. It was almost 1 o'clock. Living alone has its perks. I was hungry and there wasn't any energy in me to cook something. So i took a quick shower and went to sleep.

I jolted awake by a bang on my door. Sleep was fucked the moment i heard the noise outside my door.

There she was. The girl i have seen in the park. Looking so beautiful that i cant believe my eyes. Its 3 in the morning what the fuck is she doing here.

"Excuse me? Are you okay?", i asked.
"Hey um can you help me open this door? I cant get in with the keys." She was mumbling tiredly.

What the heck? She lives in this building? Since when? Why didnt i see her before?

Pushing the thousands of incoming thoughts away i take her keys and try to open the door.

I said,"Well clearly its not working, you have to wait and call someone who can fix it."
"Uhm till then can i wait in your place? Im really clueless where to go right now, and my friends arent here at the moment to help me out."

God help me..

"Sure, get in."
"Thank you so much, whats your name though? I am Erica. I was not home today the whole day and now my keys arent working, im tired and ughhh this is so awkward, im sure im wasting your time, its so late and here i am ruining your sleep im so sorry-

"Breathe", I said.

She stopped ranting. God she is so cute
"Im Atlas and its okay you are not ruining my night."
She smiled awkwardly. Okayyy so she talks too much when she is nervous. Got it.

"I called my friend she said someone will come shortly to help me out about it. So, thank you for letting me in, thought im sorry too i ruined your sleep." she said awkwardly.

"Its alright. Since when do you live in this apartment? I havent seen you before here."
"Ah yes i moved in last week, what about you?"

Now that makes sense as i wasnt here last week.

"Well this is my building." i said offering her a glass of water.

"Whaaaaat? You own the WHOLE BUILDING????"

Before i could answer she heard the guy searching for her to fix the door.

"Alright its my cue to excuse you and let you have a good sleep. Thank you again, ill also help you someday you know, my mom always said we should help those who help us. Do you like muffins? Well everyone does ill bring you some. Im so sorry for the disturbance really-

"Breathe Erica, its fine. Good night"

The biggest help you did without knowing is coming into my life because yeah im not letting you go..