Second Chances (Sequel to WDITTWYH)

Until I Can Win Your Heart

Anthony Jay @AnthonyJay

First date with this lovely lady. @LaurenCimorelli

Lauren Cimorelli @LaurenCimorelli

I just want to note that I am being forced. #hahajk @AnthonyJay

 

My phone buzzed a million times because of favorites and retweets. 

“Really, really Laur?”

“What did I do?” I asked innocently.

“Whatever. You know exactly what you did.” He chuckled and put his arm around me.

“You look absolutely beautiful.” He told me.

“You’re weird.”

“What? I can’t just compliment you?”

“Nope.” I smiled as I shrugged off his arm and walked through the door of the Bistro.

I had to say that it was nice having my best friend back. The date wasn't awkward at all and it felt just like old times. I had told him that he needed to invite Kate and Eric next time cause Kate was head over heels for Eric. (Shh, don't tell her I told you that.) We had dinner, talked, you know, all that good stuff. As he left to pay the bill (which he insisted to pay), I walked outside to get some fresh air.

“What’s a pretty girl like you doing here alone?”

“Is that supposed to be a compliment?” I asked turning around to see a guy I’ve never seen before.

“Maybe. I can’t tell a girl that looks breathtaking that she’s beautiful?”

I let out a giggle. “I’m Lauren.” I told him, holding out my hand for him to shake.

“You wouldn’t happen to be Lauren Cimorelli hmm? I’m Logan by the way.” He said taking my hand and kissing it.

I felt somewhat uncomfortable with him being so out there but I put on a calm look.  “That’s me. Are you one of those typical heartbreakers?” I said looking into his eyes.

“I don’t think so. Or I hope not anyways. I just know a pretty girl when I see one.” He smiled at me revealing his perfect teeth.

We continued talking for a couple minutes more before Anthony came outside.

“I’ll see you around yeah?” I told him before he left.

“Yeah, of course.” He smiled once again and headed off in the opposite direction of me.

 

“Who was that?”

“Oh, his name is Logan.”

“You’re just my fake girlfriend Laur but I know that look. The only person I want you thinking about is me. The only person I want you to look at like that is me.”

It took me awhile to realize how close he had gotten to my face. I backed up, not wanting a repeat of a memory when I was younger to happen. At least my sister couldn't catch us this time though.

“Someone is jealous huh?” I nudged him trying to escape the awkward mood.

“No, I’m not.” He said as he opened the door to my dorm.

“If you say so. Goodnight.” I told him, pulling him in for a hug. 

“Night Laur.” He said before taking off.

That wasn’t awkward at all. (Please note my sarcasm.)

  

I spent most of the next days trapped in my dorm wearing Perry the Platypus pajama pants. And it’s all because Anthony’s been watching me like a hawk because of Logan.

No, he’s not locking me in my room and only feeding me rations. I chose to stay in here; just so he doesn’t overreact over every boy I meet.

“You’re completely idiotic.” I told Anthony as he brought me lunch from The Bistro.

“I’m not keeping you trapped in here.”

“Yeah, but your jealous butt is keeping me in here.”

“I just get jealous okay? I have to play the boyfriend part just as much as you play the girlfriend part.”

“How much longer do I have to do this?” I groaned. 

He mumbled something I couldn’t understand but it sounded like something along the lines of “Until I can win your heart.”

He covered up with that he gave me a "one to two weeks tops" answer and made up an excuse to leave.

 I spent the next couple of minutes trying to convince myself he said otherwise. Did Anthony still like me? I know Kate pointed it out but I never really thought about it til now. How could he still like me four years later?

Did I still like him? He had a special place in my heart but I couldn’t bring myself to say that I liked him again. We’ve just gone through so much.

And then there’s Logan. With his blue eyes and perfect teeth and charisma enough to make a girl swoon. Why does college feel so much like high school? 

(A/N: *holds up hands in surrender* I’m so sorry guys! It’s been forever. I don’t want to promise that I’ll update quickly but I’ll try my best okay? It’s definitely not the best chapter but remember to fan, comment, and vote. Logan is definitely gonna be a big character in this story. I just have to see what I’m gonna do with him. I love you guys and if you’re reading this, I’m glad you’re still here. Hehe. Until next time (hopefully soon)!)