The Heart Of Ace

Chapter 19

I felt different. I was different.

I studied, went out with Liz, discussed ideas with Jason, called my mom everyday but I was not the same. No one noticed but I knew.

Here I was brisk walking to the library after class hours; seemingly normal but it was not.

My heart.

There was something wrong with it.

I slowed down walking as I saw Tim peeking inside the library. What was he doing here?

I told him several times, it was over. We were not that serious anyway. I thought I made it clear again yesterday night when he called me right before... whatever.

"What are you doing here, Tim?" This was my department library. He had no business here. Hell, he had no business inside this academic block.

"Well, we could not sit and discuss about what happened between us."

"What is there to discuss? We were not doing well, so we broke up."

Which was actually the truth. I was too hung up on Robbie. He was too hung up on parties.

I tried to get inside the library but he pulled me to his side.

"It was not cheating. I did not fuck him. We were just grinding to each other. You were not putting out. You cannot blame me. That guy was in a relationship too."

Headache.

"Tim, there is nothing you could do. I am not interested anymore. Just leave. Now, I have to study."

"This is exactly the problem. You are always studying."

"Of course I am always studying. I am in college. What do you expect me to do?"

I rubbed my eyes.

"Please do not cry. I won't do it anymore. I am sorry, okay?"

I was not crying. God, I just wanted to go to library and finish up my assignments.

"I can show you how much you mean to me." I watched in horror as his lips opened and he tried to kiss me.

I kicked him where it hurts and punched his chest before he could even cry out. He fell on the floor groaning.

"Which part of I am not interested, do you not understand? I mean it, Tim. Stay away from me."

So much for studying. I was getting out of here. I started running leaving Tim in his misery and crashed onto Liz.

"Sorry, I am late. Let us go." We had plan to combine study after finishing up our assignments.

"Jesus, Dave. You are shaking. Are you okay?"

I nodded. "Yo...Youu shu..shuu.. should st..study." Why was I stuttering? I was not scared. I was not cold.

"The fuck I do. Let us go to your room. What happened to you?"

She was rubbing her hands on my chest. It felt nice. I could breathe again.

She laid me on my bed and hugged me from behind.

I turned around and tucked my head inside her cleavage.

"Dave, you are worrying me. What happened?"

"Nothing."

"Cut the bullshit. You are squeezing your head into my boobs. And you are gay. Tell me!"

I told her.

"That son of a bitch did what! I am gonna pickle his wiener."

I started laughing just like that. Come on, it was funny.