Xavier

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Luna's POV

I woke up this morning with a bit of pep in my step. I felt good and I was going to make my visit to Quincy before I head back to campus. Today I'm supposed to be going with Aunt Janice, Uncle Ty, and my cousin June to this open house. I had to make my visit quick so we could head to campus at a reasonable time.

I was able to make it to the cemetery in under 20 minutes and I felt rather content despite the eerie circumstances. "Hey Q. It's A new year now. Officially three years since you've been gone but it feels like it's been longer. I miss you everyday."

I sighed as I grew quiet. "But I feel like I'm starting to move on. I'm not as sad as I was before. For some reason that makes me feel...guilty."

"Can I be honest?" I immediately laughed at my own stupidity. "Of course I can I'm talking to myself!"

"Seriously though, If I'm being honest I don't think about you everyday anymore and that scares me. I've already forgotten what your voice sounds like and your laughter. I don't want to go days without thinking of you. It makes me feel like a horrible person. I know that I'm not but it doesn't stop my brain from making me feel that way."

I spent another thirty minutes just sitting out in the cold. I wonder if he listens...

As I made my way to campus my phone buzzed violently on my lap. It was Xavier finally responding to my text. When I got to a stop light I took a peek at it.

You're so beautiful🥹
Can I see you tonight?

A small grin fell on my face as I responded back with a winking emoji and the words, 'of course'. I hadn't realized how much I missed being around him until just now. We hadn't even spent that much time apart.

I wonder if he'll be at this open house today. I didn't get the chance to text and ask because the sound of a car horn honking alerted me that the light had changed. I tossed my phone into the passenger seat and focused on the road.

I made it to Tyler Hall, where the open house would be held. There's supposed to be a host of events happening today. The whole thing is supposed to be over at 8. There's going to be a mixer and a meet the Greeks event. It's kinda like welcome week on a smaller scale. It's mainly held for transfer students, late start students, and high school students exploring the university.

"Girl what took you so long? It's cold I'm ready to get in there." Aunt Janice said as I approached the trio. "More traffic than I thought." I shrugged.

I walked ahead of them with my hands tucked in my pockets, leading the way. We were like 20 minutes behind schedule but that's okay because some of the student organizations were still setting up their tables.

"Is that fine boss of yours going to be here?" Aunt Janice asked. "I'm not sure I didn't get to ask."

"I hope he is. I've gotta see if he's as attractive in person."

Uncle Tyler laughed at his ex wife's thirstiness and threw his arm around her shoulder. "Trust me Jani, he don't want you." He teased. "Oh we gonna see about that."

When we walked into the main area I scanned the room cautiously. I was hoping to see him.

Thankfully, I did. There he was standing beside his friend Jordan and Lilliana. Although he did look particularly bored standing beside them. His expression changed when his eyes met mine.

The familiar feeling of warmth spread through my chest when I saw how his emotion changed when he saw me. It made me feel oddly powerful to know that I could put a smile on the face of a man like him.