Somewhere for Us

1. Encounters

I woke up to the sound of adhan coming from my phone. I lazily got up and went to the bathroom to do wudhu. After reading Fajr prayer, I decided not to go back to sleep. Instead I got ready for school which I was dreading. I had an exam today and it had totally slipped my mind last night and I forgot to study. I groaned just thinking about it.

I decided to go with a full-sleeve loose blue top and some jeans. I looked in the mirror. My brown hair was down till my waist and my light green eyes sparkled. My eyes then landed at the scarf laying on the dresser. I've been deciding for months on the decision of wearing hijab. I knew I had to some day. But I wanted to start wearing it when I was ready so I wouldn't think about taking it off. ''Inshallah'' I whispered to myself. I quickly put my hair in a ponytail and grabbed my bag.

I went downstairs to see my mom getting breakfast ready. ''Asssalamualaikum Ammi'' I said. My mom turned and smiled. ''Walikumaslam, how was sleep?'' She asked proceeding back to making breakfast. ''Good, Allumduillah. Where's Abbu?'' I walked around to the fridge and took out juice and poured it in a glass. ''He's gone to work already.'' I replied with a 'hmm'. My stomach growled. ''Ammi, I need breakfast.'' I whined like a little girl. She laughed. ''Patience dear.''

After, what felt like eternity ( three mins), I was devouring my pancakes and drinking my juice happily. I heard a car honk from outside. Maryum. I quickly got up and kissed Ammi on the cheek . I said Allahhafiz as I closed the door and went to Maryum's car. I had my license but didn't have my own car which I was okay with since everything was nearby, well except school. I got into her car and greeted her. 'Walikumaslam.'' Maryum said cheerfully.

Maryum and I have been friends since..pretty much since birth. Our parents are close friends and knew each other before we were even born. She had gorgeous hazel eyes and pretty brown hair though she wore a hijab.

We were talking about the recent things going on at school and then my attention was brought back to today's exam. I groaned yet again about this. Maryum chuckled.''What's the matter Hayat?'' She asked. ''I forgot to study for Mrs. Collins exam.'' I sadly replied. ''Oh My Gosh! THE Hayat Khan, didn't study. That's my girl, being a rebel.'' She said enthusiastically. I slapped her arm. She gave me a playful glare. ''Eyes on the road, I'm not planning on dying today.'' I said laughing.

We arrived at school and we both got out of the car. Maryum left since she had a meeting with the student council. I decided to hang with Alia and found her putting some books into her locker.

''Salam Alia.'' she looked at me and smiled.
Alia has been my friend since pretty much middle school . When Maryum introduced her to me, we clicked instantly. She had these beautiful light brown eyes and dark hair which was covered by her golden hijab. She was someone who I could literally trust with my life.

'Salam Hayat, how are you?'' she asked. ''Cut it with the formalities. How's things with you know who?" I winked getting straight to the point. She gave me a look. ''I'm not going to do anything about it. And there's absolutely no way I'm going to tell mum.'' Alia liked a guy Rayyan and he liked her a lot..like love. Rayyan wanted to take the next step and ask her hand in marriage but Alia refused since her mom would freak out for her wanting to marry at such a young age. 'We've decided to stop talking to each other. We didn't want to start a haram relationship.'' She continued.

I saw sadness in her eyes. I couldn't help but feel bad for her. ''You still got me though.'' I said while hugging the life out of her. She chuckled and the bell rang, signalling to head to homeroom. I literally ran (well fast walked, same thing) to my locker that was far away from my homeroom and I heard Alia mentioning something about us meeting up at lunch. The hallways were practically empty by now. Ya Allah! I'm never late to class. I should've gotten my things ahead of time like I usually do.

I got to my locker and took out the things I needed. The second bell rang which meant I had two minutes to get to homeroom. I made my way but not before bumping into someone. Specifically a guy. The smell of cologne hit my nostrils.I almost coughed. You should really tone it down with the cologne bro. His arms went to my shoulder. uh this is so haram. I need to get to class. He roughly pushed me away.

Ahmed.

Of course it was him. His brown eyes were intensly looking into mine. He was wearing a black v-neck with dark jeans. His jet-black hair was made as if he didn't care how it looked. I lowered my gaze and walked past him. I heard him say, ''Next time, watch where your going.'' I ignored his comment and made it to homeroom just on time and took my seat next to Maryum.

''Damn girl, first you don't study and now you're coming to class after the second bell. I like this new Hayat.'' Maryum teased. '' Haha, very funny.'' I said while glaring at her.

The class was getting boring and I thought I should tell Maryum the little run-in I had with her cousin.

''I encountered your cousin Ahmed before class.'' I said casually. She quickly jumped to conclusions. ''Ahmed..Wait. Is that why you were later than usual? You both liked each other and you guys were meeting up?!'' She said shocked. I was strucked with confusion. ''What? No! Astagfiruallah. We just bumped into each other. You know my feelings toward him.''

She sighed. ''He was much different before. I have no idea what happened to him. He's all cold-hearted now.''

'' It would take a miracle to fix him. I will still never forgive him for what he did.'' I said looking back at the hurtful memory.

'' Hayat, I love you and all but the past is the past. You can't keep a grudge forever.''

I just rolled my eyes playfully and Maryum gave me a tight smile.

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