After|| Byler

Chapter six

Will

I couldn't help the tears that come streaming down my face, as i reached the top of the stairs.

I hate college- which is funny considering my classes haven't even started yet, why couldn't I get a roommate who was more into the stuff I like.

And someone who isn't a party animal, I  should be in my dorm room asleep right now, peppering for Monday, instead of at this party, that i clearly don't belong in, hanging out when these type of people.

I do like Max,  but I certainly don't like this and people like Mike.

Why does he feel the need to be a total asshole, yet remains a mystery to me.

But one thing I know about him so far, is that wall of books of his, why does he have all of them.

There is no way a rude, disrespectful person like Mike could possibly enjoy those amazing works.

The only thing I can picture him reading is the back of a cigarette box, since he's always smelling like a smoke shop with a mix of cologne.

Dabbing at my wet cheeks, I realize I have no idea where this house is located, or how to get back to the dorms.

The more I think about my decisions tonight, the more frustrated and irritated I become.

I really didn't think all of this through, this is exactly why! You plan everything, so things like this don't happen.

The house is still packed and the music is too loud. Dustin is nowhere to be found, neither is Lucas.

I go back to reconsidering my first choice...that Maybe I should just find a random bedroom upstairs and possibly sleep on the floor...only god knows what happened in them poor beds ( I shudder at disgust just thinking about it)

And besides, There are at least fifteen rooms up there, and maybe I will get lucky and find an empty one!

Despite my efforts to conceal my emotions, I just can't, and I don't want to go back down there and have everyone see me like this.

I turn back, finding the bathroom Max was in earlier,  sitting on the floor I bring my knees to my chest.

Taking my phone out of my pocket I stare at the caller button underneath Luke's name.

pressing it I wait as it rings, And Luke didn't waste time to answer.

"Will..it's pretty late? Are you alright?" He says his voice a little groaned as I must've woken him up.

"Yea" No. I went to a party with my roommate and now I'm stuck in a lame frat house with nowhere to sleep and no way back to my dormitory," I huff.

"I know my life isn't a life of death situation but I'm really tired and it's been one hell of a night"

"Wait..a party? With that Max girl huh?" Luke asked.

"Yeah with Max...but she's already sleeping upstairs"  I hear a sigh on the other end of the phone.

"See this is what i worried about" Luke says and I can hear the displacement in his voice.

And it was making me more irritated than I already was.

I was expecting him to comfort me, and tell me it would all be okay, And to look forward for tomorrow as it's a new day. But nope, this is not a fairytale.

"That...isn't the point right now Luke" I sigh into the phone, just as the door handle to the bathroom jangled up and down.

"Just a second!" I say to the person outside, jumping to my feet and wiping my eyes with toilet paper so I look less of crying.

"I'll call you back later" I tell Luke as I stuff my phone back into my pocket.

But whoever is on the other side of the door grows inpatient and starts pounding on the door.

I groan, snatching the door open.

"I said just a sec-" but I stop as I see brown eyes staring back at me.
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As I looked into those brown eyes, and yes I've seen brown eyes before Luke has them.

looking into the color how haven't I've  previously noticed them before .

It's probably because Mike has never made eye contact with me until just now.

Amazing, his  brown eyes, Mike looks away quickly when I push past him.

He grabs my am and pulls me back.

"Don't touch me!" I yell, jerking my arm away.

"Have you been crying?" he asks, his tone curious.

If this wasn't Mike, I might actually think he was concerned for me.
"Just leave me alone, Mike."He moves in front of me, his tall frame blocking my movement.

I can't take more of these games, not tonight.

"Mike, please. I am begging you, if you have one decent bone in your body you will leave me be.

Just save whatever mean comment you are going to say for tomorrow. Please."

I don't care if he hears the embarrassment and desperation in my voice.

I just need to be left alone by him.
A flash of confusion shows in his eyes before he opens his mouth.

He watches me for a moment before any words come out.

"There is a room down the hall you can sleep in.

"It's where I put Max," he flatly states.

I wait a second for him to say something else, but he doesn't.

He just stares at me.

"Okay," I quietly say and he moves out of my way.
"It's the third door on the left," he instructs and heads the opposite way down the hallway.

That was suddenly odd, no rude comments just a plain conversation.

Stepping into the room, noticing a different in change of the lights.

I grab the little throw blanket that's hanging off one of  the chairs, still not trusting my instincts.

I spot max sleeping in the second bed over as Jane's hand lays around her.

I get into the bed laying on top of the throw blanket, as I drifted off to sleep.

my mind wondered off as I think back to those pricing brown eyes in my dreams.
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A/N: I just wanna say thank you all for your support so far! And I am still working hard to get to the good stuff hope it's coming faster and I don't wanna keep you all waiting😭