To Hell and Back

6

My roommate, who I only noticed then, gave me a weird look but went back to looking at her phone without question. I was both grateful and hurt at that. That was after all one of the best kisses I had ever received, but at the same time I wanted to keep it all to myself.

My mind reeled as I went to the bathroom to go shower, my thoughts turning fuzzy as I let the hot water wash over me. After I had showered I grabbed some sweatpants and a T-shirt from my closet, quickly pulling them over my rapidly cooling body. When I was done I slipped on my sneakers and a hoodie before heading down to the cafeteria for a much needed dinner.

As soon I stepped into the busy room my eyes searched for the Little Devil but when I didn't see him I sighed and made my way to the burger bar. Grabbing a chicken burger and some fries I made my way to one of the balconies and sat down at a two seater table. I was starving and immediately tucked into my food, just barely holding in a moan of gratitude as the sweet chilli sauce exploded in my mouth. After taking a couple more bites of my burger I put it down and squeezed the tube of ketchup all over my fries (I'm definitely not a dunker.) The fries were just as good and I was thoroughly satisfied when I had finished my dinner.

I grabbed a fruit-salad cup on my way out and walked the short distance to Brickhouse. Coffee was much needed if I was going to study tonight.

I ordered an espresso, a cappuccino and one Large Americano, all to go. The barista gave me a knowing look and I chuckled lightly in reply.

Time to get my study on...

Two hours later and I finally got up to stretch my very numb legs. I just had two more sections left before I could call quits. Grabbing an energy bar from my desk draw I quickly gobbled it and then sipped on my cappuccino. My espresso and my Americano already drained. I decided to listen to one song and then get back to studying. Turning on my phone I played an upbeat tune. It got me energized and I was able to carry on.

Just as I was finishing up the last section I heard a faint knock on the door.

"It's open." I yelled

Someone walked in but I didn't bother to look up, assuming it was my roommate. In retrospect I should have found that weird because why would my roommate knock, but I wasn't thinking about it.

"Hey." A silky voice greeted.

I looked up in surprise and then smiled as I saw who it was,

"Hey Little Devil,"

"Don't call me that." He frowned.

"You brought it upon yourself" I concluded.

He rolled his eyes but sat down on my bed.

"So what are you up to? Making slide shows again?" He teased

"Actually I was studying." I said, giving him a hard stare.

"On a Saturday night?" He asked bewildered.

"Yea, why is that weird?" I asked in confusion.

"You do know you're in uni' and you're a legal adult, right?" He questioned dubiously.

"So?"

"So what exactly are you studying on a Saturday night for?" He said, exasperatedly.

"I'm studying so I can get good marks." I answered, still highly confused as to what he was getting at.

"I give up," He cried, falling onto my bed in mock despair.

"Great, well I'm almost done studying so we can talk about whatever it is you came here for, after that." I decided, giving him a look.