I woke up to the buzz of my alarm.
God! Can't I get some more sleep. I tried to shut it down but reluctantly gave up. I am not the kind of morning person that many tend to be. Sleep is the second love of my life, the first being Ethan, of course.
I took a hot shower and thought over all the events that had occurred the previous day. I regretted what I had said after Jess had left. Not once has she spoken to me after Delia stormed out. I don't like it when Jess and I fight. I mean, she is one of my best friends, closer than the others and I hate being mad at her and not being able to talk to her. I feel that something is missing in me. She is always there to make things funny and laugh at my silly jokes. She is the one person I run to for advices so it is obvious I will miss her.
I opened my closet and placed my hands on my hips, trying to decide what to wear. Finally settling for a simple white crop top and a black pair of jeans, I tied my wavy golden hair into a high ponytail, allowing some curls to fall onto my shoulder.
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Lonely. That's what I felt when I walked to uni alone. Jess usually accompanied me to the university.
After what seemed like an eternity, I stood at the footsteps leading to Castalia. I instantly spotted Del, awkwardly standing near the bushes with a coffee in hand and her phone in the other. Should I go speak to her? Will it be okay or is she still mad about yesterday? I mean, we didn't know each other that well; we'd only just met two days ago, so would I annoy her?
I mustered all the courage I had. "Hi", I murmur to her, unsure of what else to say. I was a bit worried that she would simply storm away. Thankfully, she returned my greetings.
"I am sorry for yesterday D-"
"Amber, I must apologize for-"
"Huh?" we said in unison, looking at each other in confusion.
"Why are you apologizing? It isn't your fault. It's not anybody's fault, to be clear. The whole matter is quite ridiculous; but it was very rude of me to storm out without an explanation. Just a question; we are friends, right?" Del asks.
I grinned. "Of course. Did you think you could get rid of me so soon?"
"No, I didn't mean it that way, Amber. I think you are a nice pers-", Deli said, flustered.
''I was messing with ya." I giggled.
Del chuckled softly. ''Sorry, I just don't want to hurt anybody.''
''I'm not that sensitive, Deli. Chill'', I replied, smiling.
We walked to our English class, apparently Delia and I shared the same class. I instantly went to sit next to Ethan, in my regular place and Deli sat behind our seat.
I was just about to talk to Ethan when suddenly, the school bell rang.
Ah! Why does this always happen to me.
Our English teacher walked in. Her name is Elizabeth Aden, one of the sweetest teachers I had known. She had her way with words and genuinely cared about students, unlike many others.
My train of thought was interrupted by Ethan greeting me with an amiable smile. "Hi, Amber", he says.
I turned to look at him and gently sucked in my breath. Oh my gosh. He looked so handsome. He was wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans. His brown eyes shone black in the dim early morning light of the classroom, which matched his dark hair and has a tall, muscular figure.
"H-hi", I stammered. I mean, who wouldn't in front of their crush, who also happened to be one of the most good-looking guys in college. He grinned at me.
