(#1) My Survey Dude

73 / with you

I walk into Chemistry and take a seat at the back of the class. The whole classroom reminds me of him.

I remember when I didn't know he was Chris Evans. I remember him asking me to tutor him. I remember the bet. I remember when we kissed in this very room. I remember when he promised me I'd never sit alone in Chemistry ever again.

I remember it all and it fucking hurts.

"Hi...can I sit here?" A voice says from beside me.

I glance up and notice a tall, curly haired boy.

"Sure." I motion towards the seat next to me.

"I'm Josh." He introduces.

"Willow." I smile.

"..."

"Are you new here?"

"No. I used to take Physics but switched classes to Chem."

"Why would you do that?" I shake my head at him.

"Because Physics is so difficult. I mean, yes the stars are wonderful things as is the electromagnetic spectrum but Chemistry is so much more useful."

I nod.

Indeed.

"I'm pretty sure I haven't seen you before."

"I haven't been at this college for very long."

"I thought so...I don't think I'd forget such a pretty face like yours."

I glance up at him and he gives me a cute smile (with dimples). His curly hair falls into his eyes every now and then.

He has bright green eyes but they don't remind me of the ocean. And he doesn't have blonde-brown hair either.

Stop comparing everyone to Reese. He isn't coming back, Willow.

I inhale a breath and stare straight at the front. I try my best to focus on what the teacher is talking about but my mind wanders off and his face remains stuck in my head.

* * *

Once class is over, I quickly pack my things away.

Josh, the boy who was sat beside me, keeps staring at me.

"Willow."

"Yes?"

"Do you have any classes right now?" I can feel his gaze on me.

"No."

"Okay, cool...do you, uh, want to get something to eat?" He smiles shyly.

"With you?"

"Yep." He pops the P.

I think for a second and I'm just about to say no but then I remember that he isn't coming back and we aren't together anymore and I don't want to feel heartbroken anymore.

"I'd love to."

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