ashes [m.h.] (Completed)

Chapter 3

I wake up to the unwelcomed sound of my alarm. Why do I have an alarm on, didn't I finish school already?

Thoughts jumble around in my head and I begin to become fully aware of everything around me. I sit up in my tiny bed and realization hits me. It's the first day of my classes!

Immediately I spring out of bed and grab my bag and towel, heading to the showers. I don't seem to mind the lack of privacy this morning, all I can think about is today. I hope I like my classes and teachers. This is great, I only have three classes so my day is short. College life should suit me well.

With a mop of wet hair, I pad back to my room. I wonder what to wear for the first day. Should I go all out with a dress and makeup, or would I rather sport some leggings?

After contemplating for a little while, I grab the leggings and a long comfortable army green shirt of the same fabric. My long gold necklace never fails in accenting the outfit. I blow dry my hair and pull it up into a messy bun. Casul, comfortable, and cute. After aplying minimal makeup I head out the door.

I check my watch. I have just enough time to walk there and make it on time. As I thought, I'm a few minutes early and get a good choice of seats.

***

My first two classes have gone by in a hurry, and I'm already headed to my last.

I remember this is the class Mia said she was in. I can't wait to see her and inform her of the mishap with the curly haired boy. Replaying the event in my head I now think I should leave that out of our conversation.

Before I know it, I'm walking through the doors of Music History class. My eyes scan the half filled seats for a familiar face. One after one, strangers take their seats. For a moment I think Mia may have misread my schedule, until I spot her right in front. I'm not too fond of her choice of seating but I will make do. After all, she is my only friend, no matter how depressing it sounds.

Mia recognizes me from across the room, her face lighting up as she waves. I smile back and begin to walk confidently towards her. I can already tell I'm going to love this class.

My last thought is proven to be false as I look at the row above Mia. Just my luck. My feet begin to slow and nervousness floods my body. I can't look away.

His eyes dart to me, and I flinch, nearly stumbling backwards. My head lowers and I focus on the floor as I make it to Mia. I choose to ignore the boy and focus on her.

"Maggie! Hey, I made sure to save you a seat right in front" she motions towards the chair.

"Thanks" I mumble, lowering myself slowly into the chair as if it were poison.

"So how was the rest of your day yesterday? Sorry for just up and leaving you like that"

"It's fine, really. Nothing really happened" I keep my head down.

"Oh okay, didn't do anything?"

"Nothing important"

Someone clears their throat behind us. Not just someone. Him. Words can't describe how embarrassed I am. No one has ever seen me in my underwear, and it certainly doesn't comfort me knowing a stranger saw. I just want this class to be over with already, and it hasn't even begun.

"Are you doing anything this Friday?" Mia interrupts my thoughts.

"No, why?"

"Well there's a party," she begins "will you come?"

"I don't really do parties"

"Oh c'mon Maggie, it's college. You have to go to at least one party a year, it's like college law" she smiles

"I don't know Mia, I'm not really a party person, im just not into-"

A loud sigh sounds behind us. Is he listening? I don't want to turn around to see. He must think I'm a looser for not liking to party.

"Please Maggie? It'll be funnn" Mia tries to persuade me

"Okay, I'll go" I say louder. Just to make sure he hears.

"Yay!!! Just come with me to my dorm Friday and we can hang and get ready. "

"Sounds perfect" I say.

What did I just get myself into? Since when did i start caring about what he thought?

The professer walks in and all chatter dies down. Hopefully he'll distract me from my own thoughts.