Lovers Scars (OLD VERSION)

Chapter 3

I let out a squeak. No one else comes here. It's always me. I slowly stand up and turn around to see a handsome guy that I’ve never seen before.

“Who are you?” I say, my voice trembling as I talk.

The handsome guy makes his way towards me but stops a few feet away.

“Sorry! I didn’t mean to startle you. I’m Tyler. I’m new here.”

I cross my arms over my body. “We’re in November.”

He chuckles. “I know. My dad got a better offer for work over at the community college. But, who are you?”

I start to pick up my things as I answer “I’m Samantha and I’m already late for class”. I start towards the front of the school. “It was nice to meet you!” I shout over my shoulder. I hear his footsteps trying to catch up with me but I am already running, wanting to get away.

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The morning was kind of a blur. I remember hearing people say that I dumped Brad and how could I have done it? We were the ‘it’ couple to everyone; perfect. Ha! If only they knew. It was lunch time and I’d grown accustomed to eating in the library without the librarian knowing over time. It’s sort of another one of my secret places. Everyone comes here so I in a corner, all alone. As usual, I find my spot and start to nibble on an apple. Ever since I saw Brad in the bathroom with Madison, I’ve had no appetite. I decide to dig out a book to keep my mind off of things. As I glance up to flip the page I notice Tyler coming to sit in front of me.

I look up to him and snap at him. “What do you want? Can’t you see that I want to be alone?”

He stares at me and after a while says, “I don’t know anybody here and I don’t like to be alone so I thought I could be here since I know you.”

After thinking about what he said, it makes sense. If it were my first day at a new school, I would like to hang out with people I know. “Oh. I’m sorry. It hasn’t been a great day for me. How was your day?”

He seems to think about it. “It was okay. Why?”

“I just wanted to kn—”

“No. That’s not what I meant. Why wasn’t it a great day for you?”

I think about whether I should tell him or not. I guess I don't have anything to lose. Besides, many people say it's best to talk to a stranger about stuff.

I look at him and the words flow out of my mouth. “I found my boyfriend cheating on me with one of my ex best friends in one of the bathroom stalls. He was planning on dumping me after we had sex again, but I was planning on never sleeping with him again, though. I didn't enjoy neither the first nor the second time.” I start to stroke my wrist gently, and then I remember that I'm not alone so I stop.

Tyler puts his index finger under my chin and makes me look at him. “I’m sorry you had to see that, but just remember that it wasn’t your fault. What he did means that he doesn’t appreciate you or women in general. He likes to play them. You’ll find someone that will appreciate you in every way.” He pulls his finger back, stands up and leaves.

Even after Tyler leaves, I keep staring. What’d just happened? I only remember bits and pieces of our conversation. I was mostly staring into those deep pools of blue eyes that are almost violet. I try to read my book but its no use. I can’t concentrate. All I keep thinking about is Tyler, but why? Yes, he’s attractive, but I just met the guy. I can’t like him. I sigh and close my book and check the clock. It’s almost time for class but there’re a few minutes to spare so I take the long walk. I like being outside. I love the trees especially now because the leaves change color. I love how the wind feels against my skin and my hair.

When I get to class, I see Tyler talking. No, not talking, flirting with another girl. Why would that bother me? Why? It shouldn’t. He’s not my boyfriend so I shouldn’t be jealous. I’m not jealous. I ignore him and sit down on one of the chairs in the back of the class.

Kate sits next to me. “Did you see the new guy? He’s hot.”

I look at her. “Uh, Kate. You have a boyfriend.”

“And I love him very much but I have eyes, right? I might as well use them.” She shrugs.

I laugh. “I can’t argue with you on that one. He is hot.”

“You like him?” Kate leans in, expecting juicy gossip or something.

“Well, I mean he’s handsome but that’s it. I don’t like him.”

“Oh, come on Sam. I know you and I saw the way you looked at him when you entered the door. Don’t lie to me.”

I think about it. “I don’t know if I like him. I just dumped Brad, you know. Besides, look at him. He’s been flirting with those two since we got in here. I don’t think I want to be in a relationship with him."

As if he heard we were talking about him, he raises his head and looks at me and winks. Kate notices too. “He winked at you.”

“He does that to every girl. It’s not a big deal.” I say, shrugging. But it is a big deal to me. I secretly hope he doesn’t wink at every girl that passes by. I shake my head. Sam, you’re getting ahead of yourself. You don’t know him.

Oh, but I wish I did.