Blood Thirsty

Acting Skills

Weeks passed and Julia got closer to Gavin. They have the same classes on 4 subjects so they are most likely to see each other. Gavin even introduced Julia to his friends. Julia also found out that Gavin and Stacey know each other. 

Since that day, when Julia caught Stacey with Tim, she never said a thing. She acted as if nothing happened. She still talked to Stacey, and Stacey on the other hand, gives Julia comfort which seem to be just an act. What for? Why don't you just be real with me? Julia thought.

It was half-past 9, they still have their last subject which is Foundations of Medicine. Julia sat with Stacey and Gavin was with his friend, Rod and they sat behind them.

Julia is just glad that she's distracted by some people. Because if not, her depression would eat her. She loved Tim that much. And she's still suffering after the shock of their breakup. Not only it was too sudden, but also because of the reason, and she still thinks that there's more to tell about their breakup. 

Julia is dozing off again, thinking about those kinds of stuff. She got back to her senses when Stacey talked.

"Julia, are you okay?" Stacey asked.

Do you think I'm okay? You've been asking me that for weeks. Why bother asking me when you know I'm not, and when you know you're the reason behind it. Julia responded but that's only on the back of her mind.

"Oh, I'm okay Stacey." she gave her a half-smile. 

The two talked about their requirements on their subjects, although Julia wants to vomit so bad because of the plasticity Stacey is showing her. She couldn't bear exchanging laughs with this woman. Such a good actress, she thought.

After a few minutes, Stacey stopped talking and pointed her lips at the back of Julia.

"Oh, there's Tim," Stacey said.

Julia looked back to find Tim coming to their place.

She clears her throat.

"Hey." Tim greeted, Julia is slightly confused about whom is he greeting. Me or Stacey? She thought.

They haven't talked since that day at Cinnabon. She misses him so much. She wants him back but her insides also say to hate him and never accept him again. Enough being an idiot.

"You seem to be doing good Jules," Tim added and Julia got back to her senses.

"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?" Julia managed to answer without looking at him.

"Hey, Stacey. How have you been?" Tim asked Stacey.

Julia couldn't believe her ears. For fucks sake? Why are they pulling an act? I'm starting to be impressed, she thought to herself. Asking her how she's been when she's with her every day? Maybe they are sleeping together. 

Julia had slept with Tim, but they never had sex. And the thought of Tim sleeping with Stacey fucked her up. As Tim and Stacey seem to be enjoying their conversation or so-called acting, Julia stood up coz she couldn't bear to listen to them anymore.

"I'll leave you two here." She said, making a fake smile and made her way to Gavin and Rod.

They are really something. She thought to herself.

She sat next to Gavin, crossing her arms and legs, slightly feeling annoyed.

"Are you okay?" Gavin started.

"I. Am."  she answered shortly

"Not." Rod added

Julia gave Rod a tiger look and Rod held his hands up telling him to give up.

"It's almost time, wanna go home? I'll drop you off." Gavin offered

since Julia feels exhausted, she agreed. The three stood up and exited the room. Just as they were half way on the door, Tim kind of shouted,

"You look good with Gavin Jules." 

Julia looked at Tim and he gave her a wink.

What was that about? Linking me to other guys now huh? She thought. 

She looked away and continued to walk with the guys.

"Tim is so pathetic," Rod stated.

"He is," Julia said agreeing to Rod, and the three both laugh on their way to the parking lot.

Julia felt tired and fell asleep on the long drive.

"Wake up Julia, we're here." the sound of Gavin woke her up. The car is parked outside the house. She thanked the two and slipped out of Gavin's car.