Shattered

Chapter 1

*currently rewriting the story, if you would like to read, please go ahead. Everything is just drafted, fixing it as I go along and when I have the time too. But only a little warning, This is not the completed story.*

Berkely Community College.

Ha, look mom I'm doing something right.

I just wish you were here to see this.

Walking in this newfound environment was quite nerve-wracking,

it automatically becomes the unknown. That's until it becomes familiar of course.

Speaking of familiar, there is one I've grown to know quite well.

Walking swiftly, he embraced me with welcoming arms. His touch warmed me up instantly, call me crazy, but I love the scent of cologne on a guy — especially this one, Xavier. His buff arms tightened around me; if I didn't know better, I would think he's trying to suffocate me Ha, funny.

"I hope to see you sometime during the break Jill. Visiting family is just going to become a shit show, man."

"Oh Xavier, you never fail to dramatize situations don't you?" a small laugh escape from my lips.

"Hey! I'm just saying. Based on my past experiences, throughout the years, it hasn't been so delightful. I wish you could come with me. Ya know?"

His eyes darted down, I thought I caught a glimpse of hope in his eyes. Funny  Winter break is coming soon, and I still don't know my ways around the college, which is hilarious since I am one to catch on pretty quickly. I think I need more time to adjust, to feel comfortable in this environment.

"Listen, man; I'll tell you what. You visit family and when you're free. You can stop by my apartment we can talk all about it. Oh and I can make brownies, we'll watch any movie of your choosing. Deal?"

I put my fist out, holding the biggest grin on my face. I haven't known him for the longest, but from the moment I walked into class, he became a really good friend of mine.

"Deal." He smiled back at me.

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The first time I saw him, it was nearly the end of summer. My soccer team and I walked to the football field. Everyone was excited about the game, though it was just a scrimmage. Walking towards the benches, I saw my friends from high school talking to a group of jocks. Good looking, if I do say so myself. But there was one who truly caught my attention; his smile was so genuine and carefree. Brittany introduced me to the guys; their names were Jake and John. They 're twins one majoring in business and the other in interior design, which is which; something I'll never figure out. The third boy looked up at me, filled with the most beautiful shade of blue. He introduced himself before Brittany had the chance to. We automatically click, right then and there I knew we were going to have one hell of a friendship.

Xavier had the kindest personality; his smile melted my heart. I remember girls walked after me, hugging him, making conversation and of course they knew him. I mean who didn't. Every third person who'd walk by would say hello or fist bump him, etc. Xavier and the girls would have long conversations, and I'd listened.

Devouring all the cotton candy to myself, I was bouncing walls. Sugar and I don't tend to go along great. So because of this little incident, I was my silly self in front of him. Making jokes left and right, lending against my girls so I wouldn't tip over and constantly laughing, till my stomach would hurt. It wasn't until Xavier, and I locked eyes, I stopped.

Oh, dear.......

I was making a fool of myself. God, why was I like that? I talked to him for a minute and then left. I was making my way back to my car, blushing at the thought of Xavier's smile. Then remembering how foolish I must've seemed, mentally slapping myself, I get into my car. On my way back to my apartment I wondered if I would ever see Xavier again. But as summer fades away and September beings, I never did see him again. That's until I walked into my first class of the semester.