The Peacock

Chapter 3

"Mate, what have I done to deserve this?" Jay cried in laughter

"What?" I replied

"Okay, I get that you found someone that you're into and honestly, I'm over the moon for you but you've been talking about her since you got back. She sounds awesome, really, but the way you describe her, I've never heard of someone like that in our college nor have I ever seen her around." Jay responded bleakly.

Perhaps he was right but then again, Jay preferred easy girls and although he may be popular with women, it didn't necessarily mean that all women were interested in him. I couldn't see her being his type, maybe that's why he had not seen her around.

"True, well once I get to know her better, you can meet her".

He quirked a brow and smirked, "Are you telling me, you're going to make a move on her? That can't be right. I suppose if you wait long enough, she'll probably make the move as she did tonight". Jay winked at me as he continued flicking through the music channels.

"Don't worry, use swift lines and the Isaac sugar suave charm, then she will be gagging for you", he finished.

I snorted, covering my smile with the back of my hand as I looked at him, "Shut up".

As he finally turned away from the 52 inch HD screen, he continued "Anyways you coming out with me tomorrow night?"

I grimaced as I inched closer to my bedroom door, "I appreciate you asking but I'll give it a miss"

"That's fine, after today I have no worries of ever asking again as now I know you actually are a normal average teen who's into girls". His emphasis was apparent.

"I've always been into girls"

"You've been into one girl; you've never mentioned any girls before her"

"Maybe you're right, but this girl, she is something more, I can't explain it. She is a first for me." I smiled as I slowly began closing the door behind me

"Well when you show me her I'll be able to tell you if you're her first too" he blurted out not as discretely as he threw me a wink, and it was the last thing I had seen as I switched on my bedroom lamp.

The next day, whilst walking through the lively narrow halls of C block, it dawned on me that I actually had no idea of how I could find her. I didn't know her name, I didn't know her interests to be able to find her on any of these floors, I didn't know who she was friends with to be able to ask where she could be, I didn't even have her number or email to be able to ask. The worst is I don't know when it had occurred to me that I wanted to look for her. I wanted to bump into her, to catch a glimpse of her or to talk to her. I only had two classes today which had finished by 11am, therefore leaving the rest of my day completely free. I suppose for most students, 2 classes on a Friday is the best thing to hope for as it gives an early start to getting wrecked for the weekend. I didn't have a lot on my agenda today except going to the art room to take my painting home as I wasn't receiving inspiration in there but first I wanted to go to the library. Secretly, I wanted to see if I would catch her there.

As I approached the library, I felt myself hesitant in entering, the anxiety kicked in and I was nervous thinking that she could be there and I wasn't sure of what my next move would be. Inhaling a strong breath, I swung the door open, and had caught more attention than I hoped for. My push was more than a normal push, but a push that enabled the door to hit the wall which got the attention of the crowd that were sat on the tables by the windows. I blushed hard and immediately scurried over to one of the isles. After a few moments I calmed myself and began to manoeuvre between the isles to see if she was anywhere... 2 hours in, I pretended to look at books thinking she may be late in coming and then walked some more to see if she was already here. I let out a sigh. She wasn't here. I grabbed any old book and took it to the self-scan to check out and left.

It was 1pm. I decided I would eat lunch outside on campus by the entrance. Another opportunity to maybe catch a glimpse of her and another moment for hope as the majority of the students were ready to leave for home and there was only one entrance to leave through. I sat beneath one of the cherry trees and it hit me that I didn't bring any lunch to eat. I leaned back, holding my grip on the bench as I stared at the leaves that the harsh rays of the sun was trying to seep through. I sat back up, pulling out an art book that I had borrowed from the library. I wasn't in the mood to read it. Instead, it was there as a false pretence. I used it to help me look up whenever I felt like her presence was near but this turned out to be every 2 minutes too many. I pulled out my phone from the back pocket of my worn out skinnies. It was 3pm. She was a no show. Maybe she didn't even bother coming in today and that made me clasp my hand over my face. To think I was acting this way when I had no clue whether she would be in or not. What had gotten into me? I eventually got up and headed straight home.

As I entered the flat, I could hear Jay in his room with the music vibrating against the walls intertwined with the laughter of more than one girl. I rushed for my room and locked the door behind me. Not that I thought he would open it but the excuse for trying to open my door as someone thought it was the bathroom occurred way too many times for me to keep my cool about it. I threw myself on the bed, with my elbow covering my eyes as they closed. Since time was married to sleep, I thought this would help by getting rid of Jay and his friends sooner.

10:30pm

"Hey Jay when are we ever going to see your room mate", A harsh voice had commented as I heard her strut her way into the sitting room which was right outside my bedroom. Her heels were loud and heavy. I seemed like she couldn't walk in it since every step was deep and noticeable and it was enough to wake me up.

Why haven't they left yet? I'm starving.

"Kay you gotta be careful with the bottle. If you spill it you're gonna get us both in trouble", Another girl had commented.

I grit my teeth. Seriously, I've become that lame that I couldn't help thinking of my poor sofas and the smell of booze drenching them.

"Grab Jay and get him to be your walking dog as its clear you can't walk. Taxi is here some I'm gonna grab it and make sure he doesn't go." I could hear her laugh as she continued. "Jay hurry up".

The stomping sound had faded and so had the music. Perfect! Now to make some food.

As I walked out, so did Jay and the girl with the chunky heels from his room also. Shit. I should have waited to hear the door slamming shut.

"Zac, I didn't hear you come in", Jay's voice had echoed behind me.

"Finally get to meet you. Come out with us Zac, it'll be a laugh", the obviously drunk girl had said. I scanned her figure with one vertical pan. Skin tight leather shorts that had her butt cheeks slightly hanging out with a khaki sleeveless crop top, which I'd give it to her, seemed from one of the higher end brands but the shorts had ruined its class.

Jay had interrupted knowing I wasn't interested, "Forget it, taxi is here. See you tomorrow mate" and with that, he instantly lifted the girl, cradling her out of the room without a look back, leaving me to close the door after them.