ALAIZA'S POV
I woke up at 6 the next morning, feeling fresh and cheerful for some unknown reason.
I went into the bathroom, brushed my teeth, washed my face twice and took a shower while singing Adele's love songs. I sounded like a choking frog but I didn't care. I felt joyful after a long time and it just didn't matter if I sucked at singing.
I put on a pair of faded skinny jeans and a black t-shirt with skulls on it. I combed my silky brown hair, put on lotion on my face and hands, sprayed on some Victoria's Secrets' perfume and walked into the living room. I was humming 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams, one of my favorite songs. My aunt was watching the Early News.
I hugged her and said, ''I might hang out with Melainie today so I'll be late,''.
''Don't stay out too late, missy," said Aunt Trazia emphasizing the word 'too'.
''OK, OK, I get it.'' I assured her, leaving the house.
The door made a creaking noise as it closed behind me. Rays of sunshine welcomed me as soon as I stepped out, what a bright day. I started making my way to college.
I was thinking about him, Josh. I couldn't stop thinking about Josh, I mean, there was something special about him. I don't get attracted to guys so easily but, there was something about him, I just couldn't tell what. Maybe it was his cute smile, maybe his hair, I don't know! He's just so perfect. Half of the girls at college were already his exes, which is not very appealing to me. The other half lusted him with their eyes, yes, they wanted him that badly. After that chat we had at the party, I fell in love really badly! I remember every single detail of how his face looked, I have been picturing his face over and over again in my brain since last night until this moment. I smiled at the thought of him.
I reached college under fifteen minutes. As soon as I reached, Melainie greeted me with a warm smile.
''Good morning, Alaiza,'' cooed Melainie.
''Good morning. What's up?'' I said blissfully.
''Nothing much, I skipped breakfast today, had an argument with my mum and woke up looking like a hot mess. What about you?'' mumbled Melainie, leaning on a wall.
''Total opposite happened with me except for, I skipped breakfast too.''
''Ah huh. What about Josh, did you finally take my advice and forget him overnight?''
''Okay, you're not getting it. He's not a fling, Melainie, you need to understand that I am serious. I do love him with all of my heart, I can't control what I feel for him.'' I said, trying to prove my point.
''Oh, come on! You're pissing me off, Alaiza. Look, you can't just fall in love with a guy you talked with for two minutes. At least especially NOT when you know he's a playboy. Forget about him, you have better options perhaps.'' argued Melainie.
''Maybe, but I don't want better options when he's the best for me.'' I shrugged.
I started walking towards the school entrance and Melainie followed behind with a grim look on her face. I was just about to open my mouth to say something when the bell rang.
We rushed to our class. It was awkwardly silent when we were climbing up the stairs, we've never been so quiet before. Anyway, while we were climbing up the stairs, I just happened to bump into Josh. I was about to start yelling but I choked on my own words when I saw it was Josh. I was trembling with excitement and nervousness at the same time. I was trying to speak but the words weren't coming out, it felt as if someone shoved a rock inside my throat. Even though, I managed to say hello to him at least. Just a second after I said hello, Melainie held my arm tightly and pulled me up the stairs. It hurt really bad but I didn't want to whine.
I backlashed at Melainie, ''What in the world is wrong with you! Just stop it! You can't just pull me away whenever you want and how dare you hold my arm so painfully hard! You need to see a psychiatrist!'' Right after that, I stormed off into the class. I threw my bag on the floor and hid my face in my arms on the desk. I was outraged yet I felt like crying at the same time.
The rest of the day was a struggle. I didn't feel like talking to anyone. Instead, I felt like punching anyone who talked to me. Melainie and I didn't even bother to look at each other, we were just so ablazed at each other. Obviously enough, Melainie didn't want me to talk or have any type of relation with Josh, but she also needed to understand my feelings. But at the same time, Melainie and I have known each other for more than 6 years. I didn't even talk to Josh for more than three minutes. I don't know what to do.
I went home, and as soon as I stepped inside, I was bombarded with questions.
"What's wrong, you look upset honey?" Said Aunt Trazia.
"Nah, nothing, I'm ok. Let it be." I replied, obviously not reacting much.
"Something has happened, for sure,"
"I said nothing has happened so nothing happened, okay?" I snapped.
She stared at me blankly, I couldn't read her face, it was scaring me a bit. She looked emotionless.
"You know you could share anything with me, right?" She said, surprising me. I thought she was probably going to lash out at me or something.
"It's fine, I'd rather keep to myself. Good night, stop pestering me." I said rather rudely.
I slammed the door, and her expression was broken. I guess I hurt her but I had much of my own crap to deal with to bother about anybody else. I was probably acting selfish but I don't care.
I need to think, think, think.
