I look at the clock. Shyt. 7:30! I was supposed to leave 10 minutes ago. I text angrily to Riley, “Thanks for making me late to class, babe. >:( but ditto. See you in a bit.”
I run out my bedroom door and then make sure I turn the security system on before locking the front door. I get into my car and pop in the CD. I can’t believe I’ve never heard this band before. And I’m such a fangirl. I arrive to school and surprising found a great parking spot in the garage. I walk to class and oh my goodness, why is everyone so beautiful? The guys here are so gorgeous, but all I could think about are those brown eyes, and oh God, that smile.
I get to class and sit in the back row, closest to the door. I am so happy that this is a lecture hall. I’m just really not in the mood to participate today especially when my mind is preoccupied with that boy. I can’t be crushing on someone I just met, can I? I’ve never been in love with anyone before. I don’t know what to feel! I mean I know I’ve had like at least 10 imaginary relationships with fictional characters, actors, and band members, but Riley is real. He’s really real. I guess that’s why I’m feeling this way so fast. I’ve had high expectations for guys my whole life and he happens to fit perfectly into that mold!
Oh, God. I snap out of my trance when I hear someone cough. I realize I’m in class still. 50 more minutes to go. I sighed. The professor lectures on everything from golgi bodies to centrioles to diseases of the heart. My attention goes in and out when I hear key words as the professor talks on and on. I knew 80% of the material today, perks of going to a medical academy for high school.
5 minutes before class ends, I get a text from Riley, “I’m still seeing you today?”
“You got it, love. In 5?” I text back.
“Yes, my dear,” he says.
“I like how we switched terms of endearment. I thought you were dear and I was love? Haha,” I say.
“Fancy words. Me likey ;D” he texts back.
“LOL. See you in a minute,” I press send.
I pack up my things and start out the building door. It is insanely bright outside and I stand for a moment to let my eyes adjust. Before I begin to walk, I hear my name called out by a familiar voice. “Ryland! Hey wait up, babe.” I turn around to see Riley.
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When She Was Mine
FanfictionRyland is about to start her freshman year of college. The summer leading up to her first semester was the worst thing she ever experienced. She had her first major panic attack since she was 12. Diagnosed as clinically depressed at the age of 13, R...
