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Chapter 8

Austin's POV

I pulled out of my peacefulsleep by the sound of my phone alarm going off and as I reach out from under myblankets I slam my hand down onto my nightstand trying to turn off my alarm.Once my alarm is shut off I throw back my cream-colored comforter, dark purplecotton sheets as I step out of bed and look at my phone as it shows that it is7:05 in the morning. The reason that I get up so early is because when you livewith someone like Katie they take forever in the bathroom and then they takeeven longer to get ready, so I wake up very early so I can get done what I needto get done in the morning before Katie is up. 

Istep out of bed grabbing a towel for the bathroom and walk down the spiralstaircase. As I am walking pass the kitchen I suddenly run into someone. "Goodmorning to you too." I hear Jonathan say and when I take a step back I noticethat Jonathan's hair is messy and sticking out in different directions, he hasno shirt on which reveals his muscular upper body along with his three tattoos,and on his lower body all he has on is a pair of tight white boxers, and let metell you something those tight boxers reveal more than makes me look at Jonathanin a whole new way now. "What are you doing up so early? Normally you are asleepuntil the afternoon or sometimes even later than that." I say trying to lookanywhere but at him. "I actually just got here a few hours ago." I look at himin his blue eyes shocked at what just came out of his mouth.

"Youdidn't show up like this, did you?" I ask pointing up and down which getsJonathan to laugh. "Katie and I got a little carried away when I got here." Inod my head as I just want to go about my morning. "Well I won't keep you fromher." I say moving around him and head into the bathroom. After I have taken myshower, brushed my teeth, styled my hair, and everything else I do in the morningI step out of the bathroom in my towel and head back upstairs to my room topick out what I am going to wear today. From my dresser, I pull out a pair ofblue boxers that I quickly put on before removing my towel and from anotherdrawer I grab a pair of white socks, "Now time for the important choice of theday." I say walking over to my closet and opening up smiling at how neat and organizedit is. After going back and forth between several outfits I finally pick out theone that I think is the best. I put on a pair of dark colored jeans, I then puton a light-colored shirt, but as I am putting the hangers back into my closet Ipull out my plain blazer that is the same color as my jeans placing it neatlyon my bed.

OnceI close my closet I walk over to my bed as I reach under it and pull out a boxand I put on my socks before opening the box revealing a pair of red and blackvans that slip them on my vans before tying the laces up. Once I am dressed Iwalk back over my dresser putting on some cologne, strap on my Rolex, and go aroundthe room tiding things up. As I finish cleaning my room I gather up my stuffthat I am going to need for my morning class and put on my plain blazer beforeslinging my bag over my shoulder and head back downstairs and out the doorsaying goodbye to Jonathan who is already back to sleep. I am walking aroundcampus on my way to English class when someone run up beside me and I see thatit is Caleb, his hair is curly like always, he has on a yellow hoodie with thehood down, a pair of light blue jeans with major rips all over them, and a pairof old looking black sneakers.

"MorningCaleb." I say smiling at him and Caleb soon returns the smile. "What has youout and about this early in the morning?" Caleb asks me adjusting the bag onhis back. "I am just on my way to get something to eat and drink at 'Hazel MoonCafe." Caleb nods his head pulling out his phone and to my amazement he startstexting someone. "It is 8: 30 in the morning. Who could you possibly betexting." Caleb smiles at me as he looks away from his phone. "Just a girl thatI am trying to get to know." I look at him surprised to hear such words comeout of the member of the Alpha Delta Fraternity. "Don't give me that look, noall of us are like Garrett, there are a few of us that still have somegentlemen qualities." I nod my head knowing that is true but it is still a rarething. 

"Do you have any idea on what book Ms. Gilbert is going to pick for our end of the semester book assignment?" I shake my head but in the back of my mind I trust that Ms. Gilbert will pick something that is classic but yet still can be relatable to us. Caleb and I arrive at the café as we walk in and I close my eyes enjoying the smell of fresh coffee which is something that always manages to take me back to my childhood. "By the way, we need to talk about your little stunt last night with throwing Tripp into the pool." Caleb rubs the back of his neck as he looks at me trying to hide the amusing look on his face. "Whatever you say Hunter." He mocks with a smile and a laugh as the two of sit down in a booth and hang out before our English class.