After|| Byler

Chapter seven

Will

The rest of the weekend goes quickly and I manage to avoid seeing  any sight of Mike.

When I headed out early Sunday I decided to  go shopping,  for more clothes...because I hadn't realized I only packed such few, I leave before Mike can come to the room, and I return after he's apparently left.

I don't know why he likes hanging out in our dorm so much...like don't he got better things to do?!

The new clothes I get fill up my small dresser, but as I put them away Mike's obnoxious voice plays in my head.

I suspect he'd give his unnecessary two cents about these new outfits, but I've decided that I am no longer going to be attending parties with Max , or anywhere that Mike or any of them  may be.

He isn't good company and bickering with him is exhausting.
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It's Finally Monday morning, my first day of college classes, and I couldn't be more prepared.

I awake extra early to make sure I can take a shower-without anyone around-and not be rushed.

Putting on My white button-up shirt and denim jeans.

I get dressed, brushing my hands through my hair, and put my bag over my shoulder.

I'm about to leave-about fifteen minutes early, to ensure that I won't be late.

Afterward, as the day continues, I begin to regret taking five classes instead of four.

Finally finding my first building within ten minutes "freshman arts class" the room is empty, minus the one person.

Walking down the roles of empty seats I spot Dustin sitting down in a sit. Of course he be a student who'd be on time, just like me.

Maybe I did pick the right person to start possibly being friends with.

"Hi Dustin" ,Where is everyone?" I ask, sitting down and he smiles. 

His smile alone puts me at ease.

"Probably running across campus to barely make it time," he jokes, and l instantly like him.

That's exactly what I was thinking. "I didn't know you were into art," I say and give him a friendly smile.

"Yeah, not really, I come here to watch this girl I like paint" " he says with an equally adorable smile )
then the  first one.

"Oh?" I smile as I follow his gaze, seeing a girl with brown hair almost the Same Colors as Jane's just slightly more brownish.

She's wearing glasses and is really focused on her painting.

So for the rest of the class Dustin tells me all about her, as We spend the rest of the time talking.

What I like about Dustin is the way, He doesn't mock me or miss a beat our easy conversation when I tell him that Luke is a grade below me.

I decide now that he is someone whom I would like to see more of, Lucas too since I don't know that much about him.
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After several exhausting but exciting days, it's finally Friday, And my first week of college is almost over.

Feeling pleased with the way the week has gone overall, I plan on just watching some movies or drawing , since Max will most likely be at a party and it'll be quiet.

Having all my classes syllabus really makes things easier for me, and I can do a lot of the work ahead of time.

I dropped my bag, hearing my phone buzz from my pocket, I take it out as Luke's name flashes across the caller.

I answered it, "Hey babe? How are you?" Luke's voice sounding a bit distant.

"Nothing much you?" I asked as I go to sit down on my bed.

"Mhm just about to meet up with some friends" Luke replied.

"Oh? That sounds interesting...well don't let me keep you, after all it is Friday"

"you're not going to another party right?...cause your mom was pretty disappointed the last time"  I rub at my temple leaving the room silent for a moment.

"W-Why did you tell her?" I asked, don't get me wrong I love how my mom is welcoming of Luke, and how they are pretty close...but I don't want him running to her to tell my business like a little Stu pigeon.

And it bothers me to think of him that way but it's true. I just told him "No, and that I am staying in the week"

"Well I miss you, in fact I miss you too much will" Luke sighs into the phone as I smile a little.

"I miss you too, I chuckled softly. But imma let you go be with friends now okay?"

"Alright...But! You'll call me later right?" Luke asked, making me laugh slightly. "Yes"

"okay love you bye!" Luke says as the phone call ends.
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After hanging my phone up, I grab the tv remote on Max's side of the room and turning the television on.

Making myself comfortable on the floor I switch to Netflix and browse the channels, as max comes walking into the room pinning her hair into a ponytail.

"You know it's a real shame you decided not to come this party" she frowns.

" I...know I muttered" finding a show I settled on, but Max grabs the remote from me, making the tv screen Go black.

"Hey!" I groaned as Max stands dangling the remote in the air, I roll my eyes getting to the tv and hitting the button manually, But it flicks back off.

Me and Max go back and forth turning and turning the tv off until I Finally cave.

"Fine! I'll go to the party, but we leave before midnight " I grumbled snatching my dresser open as Max jumps up and down up in the air.

Now I know I said I wasn't ever going to go to another party...so how exactly did I end up here. At the same White House, with the same loud music.
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A/N: are you guys ready? After the next chapter the good stuff is about to begin😏