REVERIE

CHAPTER 7 - Awareness

So, I'm dedicating this to a wonderful person, who has encouraged me so much. Amakas. Thank you.

The next morning I was early to school which was weird and No one failed to notice. It was almost embarrassing but I was too distracted to care. I raced up to the seniors floor in order to locate Nathan's classroom. I couldn't find it, as I didn't see him, but i did ask a kind looking boy and he told me he was going to be absent for the day.

"he sprained his ankle so he had to rest in the dorm."he had said. "jealous right?". I had just smiled as politely as I could and turned away. All through the first half of the day, I could barely sit still. Immediately the lunch break bell rang I darted straight back to the dorm.

Girls weren't allowed in the boys house but I figured the housemaster would take pity on my desperate plea and let me in. It was when I got to m house that I realized that I didn't even know what house he lived in. I groaned aloud. " what was I going to do?" going back was out of the question so I made up my mind to go round all the male houses till I found him. Since I was in blue I started from our male house. I walked in and luckily for me the housemaster was in the reception.

Fidgety, I walked over to him and introduced myself. As expected, he was surprised to see me there and at that time of the day. His surprise heightened when I asked to see Nathan.

"why do you want to see him?" He had asked " plus i Have no idea who that is".

Downcast, i had explained to him, that Nathan was a family friend who had been hurt the previous day.

"he broke his ankle" I said" and I'm very worried".

He seemed to perk up at that statement. He asked

"do you mean Alexandre?" my head snapped up.

"yes, Alexandre roque."

He smiled."he's upstairs. He was sleeping the last time I checked on him, but he should be up by now. He's fine."

"I know but please, could I just see him?"

He raised his eyebrow. "you know that's not allowed"

"I know", I quickly replied. "but that's why I came now. I figured it'd be easier if the dorm was empty. Just a few minutes...please. I'm begging you."

He peered at me, and thereafter shrugged.

"Okay, but be quick about it". I sighed in relief.

"thank you so much."

"he's on the last floor. Just turn left at the end of the hallway and take the stairs all the way. He's in room 411."

"thank you so much" I repeated and rushed down the hallway.

"remember to knock first" he called out.

"okay", I yelled back in response. I tried not to be surprised but it was cleaner than I expected it to be. No weird feet smells. The janitors were really working hard. I took the stairs too at a time and tripped- twice. I was too nervous, I could believe I was actually in the boys dorm, going to see Nathan.

By the time I reached the last floor and approached his room, I had started entertaining thoughts of turning back. This was a very bad idea. By the time I reached his door I was close to panicking. It was difficult to breathe. I remained outside pacing for about five minutes, before I finally summoned up enough courage to knock. It was weak. I almost thought he didn't hear the knock but before I could repeat it his clear and low voice sifted through the closed door.