You and Me

Chapter 5: Confrontation

It was still dark when I woke up, but the early morning colors were starting to appear. I can't tell when I passed out. No classes until ten and it is now past four. Getting out of bed I changed into a blue bikini and a pair of shorts and tank. Everyone was still sleeping. I grabbed my sneakers and keys and head out.

The campus looks great at this time in the morning. Too bad no one else wakes up this early to experience it. There is a beach about a 20 minutes run from the campus. That's where am heading.

Exiting the building I took off to the beach.

"Damn, that was good." I say falling into the sand. I just reached the beach. Instead of the 20 minutes I made it there in 15. Yep, I pushed hard.

The melodic sound of the waves crashing onto the shore was perfect. Gentle breeze, causing me to shiver a little felt wonderful. The beach was empty, I wished persons would spend a little more time with nature.

Stripping from my tank, shorts and sneakers I made my way into the ocean. To tell you the truth I thought the water would be freezing right now, but it isn't that bad. Being a part time professional surfer, you get used to the varying temperatures of water. I wish I had my board with me even though there weren't any waves to surf.

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My swim was great and relaxing. It was 6 when I got back to the campus. Still no one was out. They must be tired from the ball last night. Am sure a lot of couples were made. I mean masquerades basically primed people for the mystery and possibilities. You never know what you'll find until you remove the masks. I did not see mymystery guy but I'm sure he probably knows who I am by now.

All these thoughts about relationship brought me back to my own. A rush of sadness flood through me. Would I take him back if he suddenly came back into my life? This is one of the question I ask myself every day. My answer is usually no but I know well enough that it might be a yes. I feel like I'm the type to give people second chances and I’m not sure if I want to be that person.

But I guess there will be a change since the mystery guy waltzed in. Life will not always be great. We have to have problems right?

To hell with all this madness about boys. What I need to think of is the nice steamy bath am about to take. Entering the residence building I made my way to my dorm.

The shower was just what I needed. My skin feels so nice and clean from the new shower gel I got. The peppermint shampoo a light my scalps with its cool refreshing state. Overall I feel wonderful. I got dressed and went over to Nigel's. It's been a while since we've had a good talk.

I used the key that they gave us and knocked on Nigel's door. He was not as easy going in the morning. I heard him grumble something behind his door and took it as the sign to enter.

He was shirtless and laying on his bed in only sweats. I laid next to him. It felt like the good days back in high school.

"You're up early. Did you go out?"

"Took a run and then a dip in the sea. I got back a while ago, took a shower and came here."

"You should've called me. I would've ran with you. It's not safe running at early hours of the morning by yourself." He had a point but I didn't want to say it. I knew it was a dumb move but I didn't want to disturb anyone.

"Next time I'll remember." Now that that was settled he pulled me closer to him on the bed. I loved the feeling of the warmth that radiated off of him. "How was last night? Did you find thee girl?" My question was replied with silence. I thought he wasn't going to answer.

"I did but I lost her to an early night. I don't think she'd give me the time of day." That's crazy, no girl could turn him down.

"Trust me that girl is probably thinking about you and cursing for letting you slip away." His hold on me tightened as he glanced down at me before looking away.