Saintwood: College Days✔️(Wattpad version)

Scarlett Monroe

We all survive the first week of school, considering that the seven of us could survive. I was acting less moody and more like myself once we settled into our schedules. New experiences and changes are always unsettling when you begin a new journey in your life. Plus, things were less chaotic, then they were, which made me grateful.

I took a walk around the town to see what was here. I already knew about Aunt Kate's bakery, but I haven't checked out the college town. I love exploring new places. Mom was a nervous wreck, considering I would disappear on her. It got so bad; Dad leashed me. No, not the animal kind, but the one they made for kids.

After exploring, I made my way to the bakery, anyway. I was hungry and in need of caffeine. Plus, who wouldn't want to see the old lady? I walked into the bakery, sounding the bell, and heard someone yell. "Just a minute! Someone will be with you!"

I walked up to the counter and leaned on it, lifting my body and reaching for something when I saw a pair of sneakers standing there. I looked up to see Scarlett standing there with her hands on her hips, shaking her head.

"Oh, hey, Scarlett," I greeted Scarlett.

"Did wolves raise you?" She asked with one hand on her hip and gesturing with the other one.

"The last time I checked, no," I said, still looking up at her. Then she moved towards me, pushing me off the counter. I stood up and looked at her as she re wiped the countertop.

"I thought your parents raised you with manners?" Scarlett asked as she finished wiping the counter.

I shoved my hands in my pockets and shrugged. "They did. I think I was sleeping when they taught that lesson."

Scarlett leaned on the counter and put her hand to her jaw. "You know, for someone serious, you have a sense of humor."

I leaned on the counter and looked at her. "Oh, yeah?"

"Yeah, that must be why you stammer when you talk. You're trying to find the punchline," Scarlett smirked. What? I gave her a confused look as she sighed, "Wow, you are daft, aren't you?"

I furrowed my eyebrows. "What?"

"I was kidding. You don't tell jokes hence why you're looking for the punchline. You are clueless with women, aren't you?" Scarlett asked me.

Damn, that was harsh. Here, I liked this girl, but I may need to rethink that. Okay, so I meet the girls who want me for who my family is or the ones that are bitchy. Yep, that's my luck.

"Matt?" Scarlett questioned.

I snapped back from my deep thoughts and looked at her.

"You didn't hear me, did you?" She asked.

No, I wasn't paying attention to you after your comment, but okay.

"I said I was kidding. Wow, you need to relax. You're so tense," Scarlett said.

"Sorry, I don't get the concept of treating another person like they're stupid," I stated as a matter of fact. My response took her back.

Then Scarlett chose her words carefully. "If I thought you were stupid, I wouldn't assume, I would tell you that you're stupid," she said, not flinching.

What? This girl put me in my place with directness. Damn.

"Look, we can go back and forth all day, or you can let bygones be bygones and enjoy each other's company while you're standing there, pondering the meaning of life. Life sucks, and we die," she grinned.

I couldn't help but chuckle at that. This girl was something else.

"Fine, you win," I said, raising my hands in defeat.