The One Choice

Chapter 2

She was gorgeous. I have never met someone so beautiful in my life. Her voice is intoxicating and I never want her to stop talking and those eyes..... oh those big brown eyes, I just want to stare into them all day long. They are so mesmerizing. Her golden brown eyes were constantly glimmering and I can't even say it was from the sun, because it's not sunny out. She had this laugh that was so contagious and had a hearty sound to it. She was real. She wasn't like any of my other girlfriends who only cared about social status and their looks. I mean she could be, it was just a brief time we spent together, but I have a feeling she's different. I have to get to know her.

I don't want to text her over break as to seem creepy but I also don't feel like waiting till we get back. That'll be too long. Maybe if I just text her now as to give her my number or should I wait like an hour? I'm overthinking this too much. I just need to get it out of the way.

Hey, it's Noah.

In the meantime, while I wait for a response, I should get back and pack up my things. I'm moving out of my apartment with Max and Collin and getting a one bedroom next semester. It's going to be expensive I know paying for an out-of-lease agreement and a new place, but I can't deal with the immature shit that those two still pull. Throwing parties weekly and bringing a new girl over every night. I need to grow up and moving out is the way to do that. Don't get me wrong they're still my best friends, but I can't deal with having to clean up after them everyday. It's ridiculous. I'd rather just attend the parties than host them. My apartment isn't too far from campus, about a 10 minute drive. 

On my up to our place, I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket. My heart pounded faster as I was excited to see if it was Amelia that had popped up on my phone, but to my disappointment it was just Collin.

How does a goodbye party sound?

Of course that's all he wants to do. I mean I love parties too, but Max and Collin just take it to the next level. I used to go out almost every night as a freshman but it sure did damages to my health and now I can't live the way I used to. For me, it's more about school and deciding on a career now.

Actually, I'm heading out tonight remember. Sounds like a good offer though, otherwise.

I responded just to get him off my back. I know I'm about to be scolded when I get back but honestly, they need to grow up. I take the elevator to our floor and brace myself. And as soon as I open the door I'm greeted by the lovely childish faces of what I like to call my friends.

"What's up Grandpa?" Remarked Collin.

"How's sober life treating ya?" Snarled Max. I just looked at them and laughed and thought about the day those two decide to grow up. Which made me laugh internally harder knowing they never would.

"Ha ha very funny guys. I gotta pack." I said heading straight for my room. I was grateful for the building for not finding another roommate yet so I am able to keep all my stuff here over break. I'm just going to pack it all up in boxes and then when I get back I can move it faster. My new place isn't too far from here so it should only take about two trips at most. 

I was packing up my things separating them into what I was taking with me and what I was leaving here to move when I get back when my phone vibrated again. This time it was Amelia's name that popped up on my screen.

Hey, good to hear from you :) 

I was so ecstatic to hear from her. I already want to see her again and it's only been like 30 minutes since I saw her. I always admired her in class, but I never had the guts to talk to her scared of being rejected. I figured the last day was the perfect chance because if she denied me, at least I wouldn't see her again but now all I can think about is seeing her. I wanted to respond to her text but I couldn't really think of anything to say so I came up with something really basic.

What time does your plane leave?

Almost immediately, I got a response.

At 4

It was almost noon now and it'd be too weird to ask her to go hangout since we were just together. I should've asked her while she was still in my car. I can't help but think what she's doing right now.

Have a good flight. Maybe we can meet up over break? I mean we're only like 2 hours apart

I said and as soon as I sent it I kind of regretted it hoping she wouldn't think I was coming on too strong.

Yea that'd be fun, just text me whenever! I don't really have any plans

A smile spread across my face giving me something to look forward to rather than just sitting in my room back home doing nothing.

Okay awesome, I'll take you up on that

I was kind of hoping she wouldn't answer, knowing if she did it would turn into one of those weird conversations people had in middle school. Like what are you doing? Oh nothing just chilling. Those weird texts that always made me uncomfortable.

I basically finished packing everything up and decided to go for a walk to get one last look around the town of all the holiday decorations and lights before I come back and they're all gone.

There's a slight breeze and it's a nice breath of fresh air. I love the brisk air as it hits my face. Most people hate it and says it's numbing, but for me, that's the reason I love it. It allows me to think. I make a mental checklist to make sure I'm ready for the six hour drive tomorrow and now I'm actually looking forward to going home.