Grow To Love You

Chapter 41: First Day Back

Wednesday 6:27 am
"Nika," I felt a light shake. "Nika, wake up," I felt another light shake and judging by the voice, it was Drake. I groaned in reply, not wanting to get out of my bed. "Wake up, we gotta leave in 2 hours," Drake informed me. Ugh it's the first day back of college. Let me tell you, I am not looking forward to it. Yeah I know last year I thought it was great but people change. I changed. Who wants to be stuck listening to someone go on and on and on  about boring shit, having to remember 2 years of information just to take an exam for a piece of paper. Yeah, exactly, no one. "I'll see you downstairs," I waited until I heard my door shut before rolling over and checking the time. 6:27. Yup, back to sleep.

7:52 am
"Nika!" I heard Drakes urgent voice as he shook me. "Wake up, we're going to be late! It's almost 8!" He spoke before urging me out of bed. All I did was groan in response as he pulled the covers off of my warm body.
"Drake, let me sleep," I groaned.
"You need to get up," Drake told me again.
"I will, 5 more minutes," I mumbled as I moved into a more comfortable position. Drake said before I heard him move.
"I'll be downstairs, be ready by 8:30," I heard him sigh before the door shut.
If I get up now I could probably get dressed and cleaned up and get something to eat and that by 8:30. Maybe I should just get up, I had a shower last night so just need to wash my face, teeth and I could probably just put a hat on and a hoodie. It's a plan.
I unwillingly dragged my self out of my bed and stumbled into my bathroom, where I quickly splashed my face with water before washing my face and cleaning my teeth. I then wandered back into my room and pulled on a pair of jeans and a hoodie before shoving my stuff in to my bag and picking up my shoes. Once I'd got downstairs it was 8:11, still have about 20 mins before we leave. My phone buzzed in my pocket. It was Freya asking if she could ride with us to college. I sent her a quick text back telling her we'd be there in about 20 mins, Aubrey won't mind. Wandering into the kitchen, I went to ask Aubrey.
"Can you pick Freya up on the way?" I asked him as I pushed some bread into the toaster before going to get myself a glass of milk.
"Uh I dunno, we'd be going back on ourselves like she lives in the opposite direction," He replied.
"It's literally down the road," I told him before taking a sip of my drink.
"Fine," He sighed. I just rolled my eyes before taking out a plate and butter.

8:23 am
"Hey guys," Freya greeted as she climbed into the back of the car.
"Hey," I smiled back to her as Aubrey pulled off.
"You alright?" She asked.
"Tired as fuck," I grumbled back.
"Same mate, would rather start at like 11 or something," Freya complained.
"Would rather not start at all me," I replied.
"I thought you enjoyed college?" Aubrey asked and I just shrugged in reply.
"How are you Aubrey?" Freya asked.
"I'm ok, but I'd prefer you to call me Drake," He replied, flashing a smile at Freya.
"Alright Drake," She smiled back. The rest of the journey was silent apart the radio playing quietly through the car speaker. Once we got to college Freya thanked Aubrey and we went our separate ways, Freya with me. "You know I love you right?" Freya asked as she wrapped her arms around me from the back and kissing my cheek.
"I know," I sighed. "I'm just tired and feel shitty," I informed her.
"Well at least you got me," She smiled. "Is there anything bothering you or do you just feel crap?" She questioned.
"I just feel crap, it's too early," I replied. I hate feeling crap for no reason. Like before I was fine getting up early and that and would feel fine. Even the times when I felt tired or crappy in the morning, I was always fine like I'd be laughing and stuff but now I just can't be arsed with anything. I just wanna go back to bed forever. "What lessons you got today?" I asked.
"I got lessons 1st, 2nd and 5th, what you got?" She asked.
"Um...1st, 2nd and 4th," I answered.
"Alright so you gonna meet me for break and 3rd?" She asked as we arrived to my classroom.
"Sure, I'll meet you at the cafe," I smiled weakly.
"Good, bye babe, just text me if you need me" She pecked my lips before leaving. I turned and walked into my classroom, placing my stuff at the back in the corner before grabbing a laptop. I'm not in the mood to interact with anyone today, especially not this early.