It's Okay To Be Different

Always in mind

I may not be able to update this instantly every time due to high school. So here's another chapter.
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Chapter 06: Always in mind

Annika's POV

He didn't give any response when I asked about the recent happenings. I had no reason to stay so I left. He may not be ready to give answers. Maybe I shouldn't have asked it. I mean that might be personal.

I decided to let go the about-to-kiss-moment. It was a big deal for me considering I never had any sexual experience. No, not a kiss either. No, I AM NOT A NERD. Though one of my guy friends called me geek and I couldn't deny it.

I unlocked the door and found Kaira asleep on the couch. I smiled to myself at her innocent little face. It was midnight and today was super long. I wanted to tell her everything but she probably had a worse day. I covered her with a blanket and dimmed the lights. I went to my room to have a shower. My phone was luckily waterproof. I checked it and saw a few texts from my pals. I quickly replied them and threw myself onto the bed.

I looked at the ceiling and then got up, grabbing my pillow and blanket. I crashed on another couch in the corner of the living room.

I thought about my day. Mainly night and how things turned out. I didn't care about some random guys coming after me. I cared about the fact that Ryan was hiding things from me even after I was involved in it today. Maybe it's not gonna help me in future. But I do have the right to know about what happened with me. Don't I?

Nope.

How I wish I had a different conscience.

How I wish I was in someone else's brain.

I scoffed and the next moment I remember is Kaira beating me with a pillow. "Get the fuck up. You are fucking late." She shouted as I rubbed my eyes. I looked at the clock. 8:00 a.m.

I jumped from the couch, nervously chuckling. Kaira gave me a serious look and I ran into my room. I don't have the first class so my college starts at 9. But it takes about half an hour to reach there. 25 in cab. That's 700 bucks. Shit. The fact that I had my college in the city but I lived near the forest didn't help at times like these.

I freshened up in 15 and threw on some jeans and black hoodie. I let my hair down and it ended just below my neck. I took my bag and went out while Kaira handed me a sandwich. "Where were you last night?" She questioned as she stuffed her sandwich. "Long story. Will explain later." She nodded and I kissed her on cheek.

"Sorry I wasn't there for you last night." I felt like the shittiest friend ever. She smiled, "No, I solved it. It's all fine now." She said as I sighed and looked at my watch. Half an hour for first class. Notification popped up showing my cab's ready. I waved at Kaira and ran out. I quickly boarded the cab.

I reached 4 minutes early. I ran through the hallway. I made to class just on time. I mean the just on time. My professor was about enter but then he stopped looking at me running. I reached there and gasped for air.

"Breathe Annika." He said as I looked at him.

"Sorry sir. I um, I kind of..." He gave me an understanding nod and signaled to get in.

I was about to walk towards my seat when he called my name.

"Annika?" He said confirming if that was my name.

"Yep, that's me." Fuck. The project. I turned back and looked at him nervously.

"Your partner handed me the work this morning. Responsible guy. I'm looking forward to read this, considering you both have a good choice." referring to William Maples. I was not expecting this. I didn't even think of Ryan today.