Amidst Chaos

Chapter Two

I dragged my luggage through the Seattle airport, searching for a pair of familiar grey eyes. My eyes scanned through the crowd and I finally gave up. I took my phone from my pocket and just when I was about to call Nate, I felt a pair of arms around my waist lifting me from the ground. I caught a whiff of strong aftershave that I could never forget even if I wanted to and already knew who it was.

"Jeez, Nate. Put me down," I laughed while he placed me on the ground. I turned around and my breath hitched. Face time didn't do justice to his face. He looked even more handsome than I remembered with his jet black hair pushed back and I could see a glimpse of his tan chest through his button-down shirt. He grinned widely, making his grey eyes twinkle. I smiled back at him and roamed my eyes all over his body, capturing every bit of his sexiness.

"Wow....look at you," he looked at me up and down, raising his eyebrows. I was surprised by his reaction. I was just wearing a plain t-shirt and a skinny fit jeans which was nowhere near fancy. Although I did secretly enjoy his eyes on my body.

"Come on, I'm starving." I smacked his head and dragged him by his arms.

"We could stop by at a diner or something on the way to the apartment," he spoke as he carried my luggage and we made our way towards his car.

"You still don't cook?" I asked in a surprised tone.

"Why do you think I asked you to be my roommate?" he winked at me and loaded my luggage in the hood of his car.

"Asshole," I kicked his legs and entered his car. Damn, he must be paid well to have a cool ass car like this. I ran my fingers against the leather seats, loving the feel of it.

"Can I drive?" I asked with a huge smile on my face.

"No fucking way," he scoffed and started the car. I pouted and folded my arms in front of my chest, sinking back in my seat.

"Did you check how far the school is from your place?" I asked, turning my head to his side.

"Yeah, it's about a 10 minutes drive. I could drop you off on my way to work," he replied, focusing on the road.

"That's great,"

"Man, I missed you so much, dude," he flashed me a huge grin, making my heart skip a beat and cringe at the same time.

There was that word again 'Dude'.

"I missed you too," I whispered and looked outside the window.

"So what's new?"

"New?"

"Anything interesting? Did you find someone you like at least now?"

"Nah, I told you I'm not interested." I lied and tried to brush it off.

"You have been giving me that reply since high school," he teased, making me roll my eyes.

"I can't just date anybody, Nate. Now, enough about me, what about you? Who is the flavor of the month?" I tried to sound cheerful but I was praying internally, hoping there wasn't anyone.

"I'm just too busy with work and stuff. All that was over with college. Good old times!" he sighed dreamily and I mentally gagged, thinking about all those slutty girls he slept with.