Lost Now, Found Later

Chapter 21 - Rachel's POV

"Are you hungry?" I ask Ethan, as we walk back to our dorms, considering we were done with classes for the day.

"Not gonna lie, I'm starving love. Are you?" He asks, looking down at our intertwined hands.

"A little. We can get lunch if you want to?" I ask, hoping he agrees because I wanted to spend more time with him. He has a small, playful smirk on his face.

"You don't have to ask love. I wanna stay with you longer so we are getting lunch" he announces, gripping my hand tighter and speed walks to the dining hall.

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We spent the rest of the day just walking around campus, not wanting to let go of each other.

"Favorite genre of music?"

"K-pop. You?"

"I don't have a specific one"

We were currently playing 20 questions since we decided that we didn't know alot about each other and this was the most effective way.

"Lame" I say, sticking out my tongue at him. He rolls his eyes, but smiles nevertheless.

"You should smile more" I say, lightly poking on his dimple.

"I do. When I'm with you" he replies smoothly, setting my cheeks on fire. Goddamn, this boy does not think before he speaks I think, before clearing my throat.

"Yeah well I meant when you're not with me" I manage to state, looking away from his gaze. "I don't see the need to smile at random people love. I'm more than happy to do it around you" he adds on, kissing my hand lightly.

I shake my head at his words, knowing he wasn't going to give in. We arrived at our dorms and decide to head back to our rooms.

"I don't wanna go"

"Ethan, you're literally going to see me tomorrow. First class"

"Yeah well. That's like 10 fucking hours away. Too long" he whines, hugging me, actually the more appropriate phrase would be engulfing me in a bear hug. I bring my arms around his waist and pat his shoulder playfully.

"Too bad Ethan. Deal with it. You have work to do and so do I. So go" I tell him, trying to remove myself from his hold.

"Ugghhh, fine. But I'm texting you tonight. Don't go to bed early" he yells out, as he walks away to his room. I nod exaggeratedly and sign for him to leave. I get back to my room where I see Liz snacking on a packet of Sour Patches.

"Ooh give me some" I say, removing my shoes and making my way to her.

"No no no. Not these. These. are. mine" she says firmly, pulling it away from my reach.

"Dude why are you so selfish?" I roll my eyes, slapping her arm playfully. Ignoring her, I head back to my room and get changed into my pajamas before heading back outside to get something to eat.

"Oh by the way, Ethan and I are together now" I blurt out, not knowing how to bring it up gradually to her.

"WHAT THE FUCK?!"

"Since when!?" She yells consecutively.

"Okay chill. We talked after math today and I told him about how I was worried about us dating in the future and that we didn't really know each other. He was really sweet about it and he understood where I was coming from. But he said he really likes me and even if that were to happen, we get over it together" I say, swooning over his words again.

"AHHHHHH!!! He's so romantic!!" Liz squeals, gushing over my reaction. "Girl he's so lucky to have you" she says, nudging my shoulder playfully. I chuckle at her words and give her a hug, feeling thankful.