Wanderlust [ editing ]

8. Loft Music

"Beep beep" I hear coming from the kitchen. I quickly run out of my room, down the hall, to the kitchen and open the oven

"Come to mama, pizza rolls" I whisper. This is my usual Saturday night. I enjoy chilling at home, with a big t shirt and hating the world in peace.

"Dinner for two?" Emily says coming out of the restroom putting on earrings.

"Funny, Em. This is mine." I say and Emily laughs.

"Fine. Anyways go get ready. I'm going to Kiss Land with Mark and you're coming with." Mark is the guy Emily met the first time we went to Kiss Land and they've been going out lately.

"No way. No way." I begin "I'm staying right here. I'm gonna make some tea, sit my ass on that couch, watch Spiderman and devour these pizza rolls." I say walking towards the couch with my plate of pizza rolls.

"KRISSA! Why are you in Toronto? School? Bull. You know damn well you came here to start over and be a different person. That's why we came to Toronto. I came with you to be a good friend and support you. I could've well gotten accepted to any university back in Virginia." she continues "But I came here because YOU'RE my best friend and I want to be a part of the NEW you, but we've been here for 3 months and you're still the same." she says.

I stare at her for a minute and continue to eat my food and watch my movie.

"Dammit. You're hopeless! You're never gonna be happy if you don't have fun Krissa." Emily says as she grabs her bag and heads towards the door. "Remember that." she says as she slams the door leaving me sitting on the couch feeling like the loser I know I am.

I continue watching the movie, but can't stop thinking about what Emily said. I turn off the tv and sit there for a moment drowning in thoughts. Its true, I didn't come here to just go to school. Hell, my dream school was right near my old home, but I needed something new. I still do need something new. I'm constantly complaining about my life being boring, but I'm the reason for it. I quickly get up and head to my room. I get my cellphone and look through my contacts.

"I have friends" I mumble to myself. I scroll and scroll

Jake. In Virginia, nope.

Jessie. In Virginia, nope.

Jessica. Oh no no.

I continue to scroll. I scroll to the end of the list and scroll up.

Caleb. Oh, I could totally hang with you. I call Caleb and after 3 rings he picks up.

"Hello?" he says.

"Caleb!!" I say. "Hey how are you. I was wondering if you wanted to hang out. I mean, if you don't have plans."

"No, sounds great" he says eagerly. "Pick you up in an hour" he says and hangs up.

I walk to the other side of my room and open my closet looking for something to wear. It's not a date, right? It's just 2 friends hanging out and having a good time. I've never seen him as more than a friend. He's a really sweet guy so I want him to know I just see him as a friend. I decide to go with a black hoodie and black joggers. I walk into the bathroom and wash my face. It feels nice getting out. I'm usually always in and doing nothing, but watching TV.

I put my long black hair in a high ponytail and put on a little make up. I give myself a good look in the mirror. I look like a dude, but at least I'm comfortable. I put on black sneakers and check my phone which had a message.

Abel!:): hey. what are you doing today? we should hang out.

I groan. If I would've known Abel wanted to hang out I wouldn't had called Caleb. I decide to text back.

Sorry. I already have plans. Maybe next time? (:

Abel quickly replies.

Abel!:): okay. next time bbygirl. xo.

Ugh. I want to hang with Abel so bad, but I can't just bail on Caleb. He's been so sweet to me and it wouldn't be the right (or classy) thing to do.

I sit down on my couch patiently waiting for Caleb. This is the first time we've hang around, (except for around campus,) we've never been out together.

Ding dong. I hear the doorbell. I open the door and I'm greeted by the warm and tan faced Caleb. I smile and greet him with a wave.

"Ready?" He says and I reply with a simple nod.

"Let me just grab my bag." I say. I walk into my and Em's room and see she left her phone. I think I should stop by and give it to her because I don't want anything to happen to her. I grab her phone to call Mark and tell them I'm dropping by when I see a message light up on her cracked iPhone screen.

A.T: great time last night! ;) hang again soon?

A.T? Who's A.T and why were they having a great time last night... with a winky face?! Emily is dating Mark. She couldn't possibly cheat, right?

As I'm filling my head with thoughts and explanation my iPhone lights up.

Abel!:): hang tonight, then? you owe tesfaye.

I smile to myself. Oh, Abel Tesfaye.

My heart stops.

Abel Tesfaye.

Abel Tesfaye.

Abel Tesfaye.

Abel Tesfaye.

Abel Tesfaye.

A.T

A.T

A.T!!!