Twenty-Two

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by Kelfanfiction

by Kelfanfiction

8 1/2 months later

"Hey, how are you doing?", I asked. "I'm doing fine, my legs are in better shape and so is my wrist", Dinah said. "Good", I said. "How are your grades?", I asked. Dinah smiled. "They're good, better than before, I'm not failing anything or close to failing", Dinah said. "So did you hear about Calum?", Dinah asked. "Yeah he's in MLS and will probably make it to the national team", I said. "Yeah that's crazy", Dinah said. "So how is Heather?", I asked. "She's better, not so controlling and manipulative", Dinah said. "Good cause I'll run up on her anytime", I said. "Yeah I know, I still can't believe you bashed her face", Dinah said. I laughed. "Yeah, well I got to go, sleep is calling my name", I said. "Goodnight Y/N/N", Dinah said. "Goodnight DJ", I said.

My alarm rang signaling it was time for me to get up and go to class. "Wakey, wakey, Liv", I said shaking my roommate. "Yeah, I'm up", she croaked. "No you're not", I said. Olivia groaned then slowly rose. "See that wasn't so hard", I said. Olivia Holt is majoring in mechanical engineering and hopes to work with nanotechnology and other particles. She's 5'3", blonde, incredibly smart, wears circular black glasses, and grew up in Manchester. I took out my clothes which were a white button down shirt, a black sweater, dark blue jeans, and brown boots. "Mr. Goodman is so excited about today, today is his lecture on astronautics", I said. "Now he gets to talk about space, spacecraft design, software engineering, that whole thing", Olivia said. "I'm so excited", Olivia said. "Well it's not my idea of fun, but I am intrigued", I said. I took my towel and flip flops then walked to the communal shower with Olivia following. I walked up to the sink and began brushing my teeth then gargling mouthwash. After I cleaned my teeth with dental floss. Then I put my towel on the rack and took my bathrobe off and began showering. My mind started to wander to these last 8 months since Dinah woke up from her coma. We decided just to be friends for now, or friends with benefits. Lauren and I had a little fling in the summer, but we both know we can't be anything other than friends. I do love Lauren though with all my heart, but as my best friend. Blake, oh that boy, we've been out a couple times, but I've never considered them as dates. He's a really sweet guy though and I think Olivia likes him. I finished my shower and began drying myself with my towel, I put my bathrobe on then slipped on my flip flops to walk to my room. "Good morning sunshine", James said. "Hey boo", I said. "Hey girl", James said and flicked his wrist. "So after class, we're going to go skiing", James said. "Are you coming?", he asked. "Yeah sure", I said. James smiled. "Great see you then", James said then walked away. James Charles is my gay best friend, and personal makeup stylist, he's aspiring to be a dermatologist. I love him so much and he's from New York, so I'm not the only American here. I walked back to my room and began putting my clothes on. Olivia walked in. "Fishtail braid or down?", Olivia asked. "Down", I said. I took out my mirror and began brushing my hair, I parted my hair to the side and took out a toothbrush and gel to lay my edges. I began doing them in an S shape and then a straight line at the end. I took out my spray and sprayed water on my hair and then I put Sheamoisture cream to keep my hair curly and soft. I then took out my pick to comb out my hair. Olivia smiled. "I love your hair so much", Olivia said. "Thank you", I said. "Ready to go?", Olivia asked. "Uh yeah", I said. I put everything back into my hair bag and put it under my bed. I took my bag for school and followed Olivia out the door. We walked to the eating quarters and ordered a traditional British breakfast which consisted of eggs, bacon, sausage, buttered toast or regular toast, and black pudding which is not like American pudding at all. Black pudding is a bloody sausage made from pork or beef suet and cereal such as oatmeal or oat groats. It's actually pretty good, although, I couldn't bare to try it at first. Blake and Hayley were sitting at a table. Olivia and I brought our trays over. "Hey guys", I said. "Hey you two", Hayley said. "Hey", Blake said. Blake Michael is my ex boyfriend, but we're still friends, he is majoring in forensics. He's 6 ft tall, has dark brown hair that reaches his shoulders, a defined jawline and cheekbones, and an amazing smile. Hayley Kiyoko is aspiring to be an ecologist, she's of Japanese and European descent, she's from New Zealand, she's blonde, 5'4", has visible cheekbones and a round face, very adventurous and lively, and very gay. She's my best friend here and we always have fun together. "You ladies hitting the slopes after class?", Hayley asked. "Yeah, ready to shred some massive powder", Olivia said. "As am I", I said. "Yeesss", Hayley said. James then appeared at our table. "Hey sisters", James said. "Hey James", Hayley, Olivia, and I said. "My brother, Blake", James said. "Sup James", Blake said. "So Friday, Colton Haynes is throwing a party at his house at eight, we need to go", James said. "I don't know, I have to study for my test on quantum physics", Olivia said. "I have statistics, advanced calculus, and I have to finish my presentation for aeronautics", I said. "How long have you two been studying and working?", James asked. "Well I'm almost done with my presentation", I said. "These new formulas are pretty tricky, I'm going to have to pass on Friday", Olivia said. "Come on girls! At least swing by at eleven", Hayley said. "I'll try my best to be there", I said. "Yeah, me too, although it seems unlikely", Olivia said. "Ooh there's Mr. Hottie Haynes", James said. "He's coming here", Blake said. Colton smiled as he got to our table. "Blake", he greeted with a fist bump. "Ladies", he grinned. "James", he said. "I'm having a party Friday, and I want to see all of you there", Colton said while looking at Olivia. "Be there at eight or later", Colton smiled. He then winked at Olivia and walked away. "Uhmm excuse me, does Olivia have a mans?", James said. "Ooh girl, spill all the tea", James said. Olivia blushed and adjusted her glasses. "It's nothing, I don't know why he did that", Olivia said. "Girl, if you don't tap that I will", Hayley said. "I may not be into guys, but Colton may be an exception", Hayley said. "Oh well, you should go for him, I don't even like him", Olivia said. "That is so not true", Blake said. "I saw that wink, he likes you", Blake said. "I think you should give him a chance", I said. "Colton is stunning and you two would look great together", I said. "You let him hit it, didn't you?", James said. Olivia looked away. "Girl, you had sex with Colton Haynes??", I shrieked. "Can you be any louder?", Olivia growled. "So I take that as a yes", James said while drinking his milk tea. "Yeah", Olivia sighed. "Aaahhh girl, yeess, that's some premium meat right there", I said. Hayley laughed. "Wow Holt, you have a whole other side that we don't know about", Hayley said. "How many times have you two done it?", James asked. "James, that's kind of a personal question", Olivia said. "We're all friends here Liv", James said. "Y/N told us about her adventures through her caramel honey, Dinah's body, so you need to spill your tea", James said. I blushed and shook my head. Hayley looked me up and down and smirked. Olivia sighed. "A couple times, we kind of hangout, but I don't think we're official or that it will turn into a relationship", Olivia said. "We live together, and you didn't even tell me this info?", I gasped. "I'm kind of a private person when it comes to my body", Olivia said adjusting her glasses. "I respect that", Hayley said. Hayley raised her cup of coffee. "To Colton & Olivia", Hayley said. "Here, here", Blake said. "Cheers darling", James said and we smacked our cups together. Olivia laughed. "You guys are crazy", Olivia smiled. "Ah, the best kind", Hayley said. We laughed.

~Dinah

"That's it Dinah", KJ said. "You're doing great", he smiled. "Thanks KJ", I said. We were in a pool for my rehabilitation exercise. My doctor said that I may not be a starter because my legs haven't fully healed. My knee cap had a tear in it and I took off my cast only six weeks ago. I also had bruised ribs which made it hard to breathe. It's been healing and breathing now has become easier, the pain is still evident though. I got out of the pool and KJ gave me a towel. "Thanks", I said. "Yeah", he said. "Hey, even if you're not a starter I think your coach will still put you in", KJ said. "I wouldn't blame him for not putting me in", I said. "I need to learn how to sit with my mistakes", I said. "But your chances of still being a lottery pick may be gone if you don't play", KJ said. "I'll get my chance, it's called hard work and practice, coach will know when I'm ready", I said. "Alright", KJ said. I put on my black shorts with shredded hems and a black crop top. My hair was wavier than usual. I grabbed my bag and followed KJ out of the door. "How's football?", I asked. "Good, but you know I like music better", KJ said. "Yeah", I said. "Do you want to go to Panera?", I asked. "Sure", he said. We hopped in his car and drove over to the nearest Panera. KJ and I ordered a chipotle sandwich that came with chips. We sat at a table and began eating. "How's Y/N?", KJ asked. "She's fine, you know doing her science thing", I said. "Do you think you guys will get back together after college?", KJ asked. "I mean technically that is the plan, we both agreed to take it slow and work on improving ourselves then see where life takes us together after college", I said. "Well we know you're going to the WNBA, the olympics, championships, Espys", KJ said. "Let's not get ahead of ourselves, right now I have to worry about getting into shape for the season so I can hold my position in the draft", I said. "Also I spoke to Camila about helping you out, she said she'll do it and put in a good word for you at the label", I said. "Ah yes, thank you so much Dinah, you're the best", KJ said. "Yeah, I know", I smiled. KJ laughed. "It's really good to have you back Dinah", KJ said. I smiled. We finished eating and KJ dropped me off at Lauren's apartment.

"Lauren", I smiled. "Hansen", Lauren said letting me in. "So what is so important?", Lauren asked. "Do you like me?", I asked. Lauren sat down and looked at me oddly. "Uh sure", Lauren said. "I guess what I mean is, do you think I'm a good person?", I asked. "I mean sure, you haven't been getting on my nerves lately", Lauren said. "Yeah I can tolerate you too", I said. Lauren laughed. "I ordered pizza, do you want a slice?", Lauren asked. "Sure", I said. "Aye Papa John's", I said. "Only the best around here", Lauren said. I took a slice and so did Lauren. "So why are you asking me this?", Lauren asked. "I want to...make sure I'm good enough for Y/N", I said. "Ahh and you have come here to ask for my blessing", Lauren said. "Well Dinah, I use to hate you, but you're alright, I think you and Y/N will create a great family", Lauren said. "Thank you", I said. "Yeah, but if you hurt her, I will hunt you down and bury you alive", Lauren said. "Noted", I said. "So are we watching this movie or not?", Lauren asked. "Yeah, let's go Jauregui", I said. "Alright", Lauren said. I'm glad I got Lauren's blessing, now I know I can propose to Y/N with no complications. I already asked her parents and Marcus and they gave me their blessing.

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