Royally Falling

~ 24 ~

"I've never fell in love
I've saved those feelings for you
So let's do all the stupid shit that young kids do
It's me and you, you
Just me and you
Let's do all the stupid shit that young kids do"
8teen - Khalid

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Sunday afternoon, we fly back to Boston.

Classes start the next morning. This semester, I am signed up for Marketing, British Lit, U.S. History, Intro to Sociology, and Calculus II. Unfortunately, none of my friends are in my classes this semester.

The first day of classes goes smoothly. I can already tell that Marketing will be a walk in the park.

Calculus II, however, is definitely going to be difficult. It's a required class for graduation, so I just have to suck it up.

'C's get degrees' will definitely be my motto for that class.

It's not like I'll even use calc in my future as queen.

After classes, I stop by The Brew to see Kaden. Since I was exhausted last night, we didn't get the chance to meet up.

I open the door. I'm greeted by the mouth-watering aroma of coffee. God, I've missed this place so much. It feels weird but also amazing to be back on campus after break.

I look around, trying to spot Kaden.

The coffee shop is crowded, and I have no luck.

I feel arms wrap around my torso.

I turn around, ready to attack, but I see it's Kaden before I can do any damage.

Relaxing into his embrace, I breathe his scent in.

"Hi," I breathe.

"Hey, stranger."

"I missed you."

"I missed you more."

"Can we move this love fest somewhere else? Some of us are trying to order coffee," the blonde behind me interjects.

"Sorry about that." My face reddens.

Kaden escorts me to one of the couches in the corner for some privacy.

He leans down, looking at my lips.

I meet him in the middle, seamlessly connecting our lips in a passionate kiss.

When we separate, I stare into his emerald eyes for a moment. The gold flecks in his eyes are mesmerizing.

We sit down side-by-side on the couch so our thighs are pressed together. He keeps his arm securely around my shoulders. I lean into him contentedly.

"So when do you get off work?"

"At four. I'm taking my fifteen right now."

I nod.

"I missed you," I whisper into his chest.

He squeezes my shoulders tighter in response.

I feel him start to twirl a strand of my hair. I love it when he does this.

"Tell me everything about being back home."

"Well, you've already seen pictures of Duke. I went to Italy with Maeve and Blair for a few days. Most of my break was spent at home, missing you."

"At least we won't be separated for spring break."

"Yeah, I can't wait to show you around Amaria."