A Glow Of Happiness

Chapter 15. Isa

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It has been almost two weeks since William and I kissed, and I haven't heard from him since. I texted him, and I even tried calling him, but he never answers. I was so pissed that I drowned myself in schoolwork, which was good since I took my last finals this morning. Christmas break is officially on for me and it feels like this semester just flew by. I'm glad we had already finished our project before we kissed, or else I probably would of had to finish it by myself since William won't talk to me. I saw him around campus and in the classes we share, but he never spoke to me. I'm sincerely hurt by the fact that he won't even look my way. This kiss meant so much to me, and now he acts as if he doesn't even know me. I talked about it with Aubrey and she says to give him time, but I don't have time to waste on a boy who won't even text me back. The worst part is that we are all going to Nick's chalet this weekend. This means William and I will be spending four days together with Nick and Aubrey in a small chalet. How awkward will that be? It's Wednesday today and we are leaving Friday morning bright and early. I get out of my thoughts when the door to my room opens. Nick and Aubrey enter together and I smile at them.

"Hey there!" Nick smiles.

"Hey you," I smile back.

"Are you coming to the mall with us?" Aubrey asks.

"I was actually going shopping with Lisa," I admit.

"Perfect! We'll all go together!" Aubrey squeals.

"Just the four of us right?" I ask.

"No, William is coming," Nick smiles.

"I don't think it's a good idea we go together then," I sigh.

"What's going on between you two?" Nick asks.

I look at Aubrey, glad that she didn't say anything to Nick about William and I's little problem.

"Nothing," I lie. "Lisa will be here soon so we better get going."

Nick looks at me suspiciously, but I wave him off and get ready quickly. By the time we are ready Lisa has arrived and we all leave. Lisa and I get to the mall first and she parks her car. We walk into the mall and wait around for Nick, Aubrey, and William. Once they arrive William doesn't even look at me.

"Which store should we go to first?" Lisa asks excitedly.

"What about we go buy some candles to get into the Christmas spirit?" I propose.

"You are already drowning in the Christmas spirit," Nick laughs.

I pout at him, but we end up going to the candle store anyway which makes me jump in excitement. Aubrey, Lisa and I spend so much time choosing our favorites candles that Nick and William go to another store because they are too bored.

"Why does the hot guy looks so pissed to be here?" Lisa asks me.

"You need to stop calling him "the hot guy" he has a name," I laugh.

"William the hot guy," she shrugs.

"I think he's pissed that I am here," I say softly.

"Why would he be? He's addicted to you," she laughs.

"He's complicated as hell," Aubrey scoffs.

"Can we talk about anything but him?" I whine.

Lisa and Aubrey agree and we finally pay for our candles before leaving the store. Nick and William are waiting for us, sitting on a bench with angry faces. They must have been arguing because when they see us they both get up and start walking without looking at each other. We follow behind them, but when Nick says something to William he answers back through gritted teeth before leaving us.

"What just happened?" Aubrey asks in disbelief.

Nick and William never fight. They bicker and annoy the shit out of each other, but they never actually fight. I look at William walking away and I see Nick's face which looks like he's about to yell or punch someone. Aubrey calms him down as Lisa and I just awkwardly stand there.

"What happened between you two?" Nick turns towards me.

"Nothing," I say.

"Don't lie to me," he answers back.

Nick takes my hand and brings me with him. I turn around to see Aubrey giving me a small nod and an encouraging smile before walking the other way with Lisa.

"He won't tell me anything, and I'm worried about him," Nick admits.

"He won't talk to me and I don't know what to do. I don't understand him," I shrug.

"Why?"

"We kissed," I blurt out. "We kissed before Aubrey and you arrived for the movie night," I tell him.

"Shit," he curses.

"He hasn't talked to me since then. I text and call him but he never answers. He can't even look at me."

Nick gives me a small smile.

"He's complicated..." he trails off.

"I know, I figured that one out a long time ago, but I'm having a hard time dealing with it," I say.

"Just give him some time, he's damaged..." he says softly.

"He is, but I'm not a therapist," I groan.

"You don't have to be one either, just be a friend," he says.

"I'm trying..." I breathe out.

We find our way back to Aubrey and Lisa in silence, but my mind is about to explode.

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When we get back to our dorm that night I'm more confused than ever. Aubrey and I both get into our beds and talk about our upcoming weekend.

"Do you think we have a chance?" I ask.

"Who?"

"William and I... Do you think we could ever work out?" I ask again.

It's silent for a while as Aubrey thinks about it.

"Do you love him?" she asks.

I think about it for a second, even though the answer is obvious.

"I do... I have never loved anyone that way; so completely," I admit.

"Could you imagine your life without him from now on?" she asks.

"No... I want him to be a part of my life forever. I knew the second I laid eyes on him that I'd never want to let him go. It was as if I had met him before and had been looking for him all my life until now," I say. "And I know it sounds stupid, and out of a fairy tale, but I can't describe it in any other way."

"It's not crazy, it felt similar when I met Nick..." she says dreamily.

"What do you think it means?" I ask unsure if I want to know.

"Maybe it means that you found the one," she says.