Mag-log inThe drive to LaFortune Students Center was short and quiet. Clyde's stony expression was an indicator that I should keep whatever was in my mind to myself. I felt a little bit remorseful. Maybe I had been too hard on him.
"I'm sorry, Clyde." I apologized as we pulled in to our destination. In the four storey building were divisions of the office student affairs, a few business and services plus some restaurants from national restaurant chains including Burger king, Taco Bell and lots of others. We walked in to the building side by side, none of us saying a word. Clyde did not bother to acknowledge my sincere apology.
The serene ambience of Huddle Food Court welcomed us as we headed to a suitable table. Looking around I saw students from different walks of life enjoying different meals. I loved how there was always so much peace in it and the food was always delicious.
As we waited for a waiter to attend to us, Clyde spoke;
"Why do you make it seem like it's only me who wants to make this work?"
"You do?" I raised my eyebrows.
He rested his masculine arms on the table. "Why would I drive all the way to your school and wait for you to get out of your Ancient Japan class?"
"What? How did you know I had that class?" I was totally shocked, I mean that sounded stalkish. He stalked me? It sure felt good. Maybe I wasn't the only one with feelings for the other.
"My sister told me," a sexy smirk appeared on his face.
"Makes sense," I mumbled. My face fell as I realized he hadn't stalked me and I was just being delusional. "I was wondering how you knew where I was."
"What did you think?"
"Nothing," I shook my head.
Clyde's chair was positioned opposite mine and his eyes kept alternating from my face to my chest, making me feel quite uncomfortable.
"Why are you staring at me?" I asked, making eye contact with him.
"You're very beautiful, my dear." He smiled. "Just enjoying the lovely view. I could stare at them all day and not get bored."
"Clyde!" I whisper yelled in a warning tone. I made a mental note of never wearing V-necks around him. "You sick pervert!"
"What?" He grinned. He looked very cute when he did that. Clyde's everything is just too perfect. "Aren't you proud of yourself and don't all girls like being admired especially by their crushes? Stop acting like you hate it because we both know you're enjoying my undivided attention."
"I have to go to the restroom," I said, standing up and pushing back my chair. The way he looked and talked about me had me all hot and bothered. I had to go before he noticed, if he hadn't already.
I was alone in the restroom so I shut the door and leant against it. I knew I had great boobs but when Clyde mentioned, it felt more real and made me happy though I'd never admit that to him unless someone was holding a gun to my head. Did Clyde really like me? That would be the best thing to ever happen to me as I'd wanted him for so many years.
However, he could be fooling me. He probably just wanted to hear me confess my feelings for him and later make fun of me. He was a person you couldn't just trust or he'd ruin you. He'd done enough to my sister and that was supposed to be a lesson for me. How could I be with him? Even though it seemed he'd grown up from his silly ways, I had to stay a million miles away from him.
Thoughts kept streaming through my mind. I knew I had to stop loving Clyde somehow. I wondered if I should go back to one of my exes but made me feel frustrated. When I was fully composed, I looked at my reflection through the mirror, washed and dried my hands then got back to Clyde.
"Took you long enough," Clyde commented as I took my seat. "I made your order."
"Thank you," I mumbled, looking past him through the window. A waiter brought what he'd ordered.
My stomach growled when the delicious aroma reached my nostrils. I held my burger and took a reasonably sized bit.
Clyde smiled, "For a girl, you take such big bites and eat so fast."
"Any problem?" I questioned, tilting my head.
"Nuh, It's cute," he laughed but stopped midway.
I looked up to see what was wrong. Clyde's gaze was fixed to the entrance. I turned my head to follow his piercing gaze.
A couple was just entering the restaurant. They were holding hands and looked perfectly fit for each other. Why did Clyde get such a reaction at the sight of them? The boy had tattoos which looked more gruesome than Clyde's. His black beard matched his well coiffeured hair making him look so cute, but definitely not cuter than Clyde. Why did I have to compare Clyde with everyone?
Both girl and boy had slightly faded dark jeans and while he wore a black T-shirt, she was in a black crop top and a blazer. They were an amazing couple.
"Let's get out of this place," Clyde stood up. If he thought I was going to follow his orders, he was greatly mistaken.
"I'm not yet done with my lunch,"
I complained, not budging. "You can go. I don't mind having lunch by myself."
"Shut it and get up," He grabbed my hand. I shot up, pushing my seat backwards. I really didn't appreciate the way he treated me.
"Who are they?" I asked, giving in to curiosity. "It seems like you don't wanna be around them."
"Chris and his girl," He said, practically dragging me in between tables.
As we passed by the couple, Chris' eyes met mine.
"Nice catch, Clyde."
Clyde's jaw clenched and his hold on my hand tightened.
On Friday night I received a call from Kim inviting to their family picnic. Although I was not very close to Clyde's family, I always tagged along because of Kim's consistent invitations. We used to be like peas in a pod when Clyde and Keri were dating. In most of their family picnics, two members outside the family were supposed to be invited as a rule. To make the occasion more lively, Clyde and Kim had to invite a close friend of theirs to join. I admired that family tradition of theirs.Kim always chose me because she said I was her best friend though she wasn't my best. We were super close though not in the way I was close to friends I wasn't related to. Clyde always came with Louis or his other friends. Before my first kiss with Clyde I'd always loved the picnics because it gave me a chance to hang out with the guy I was crushing on.This time I wasn't thrilled at all. I had not been with his family since we kissed and I knew awkwardness was g
After exiting the room, I immediately dialled Chris's number."Hello," I said."Hey Shannon. Are you okay? You don't sound well."I wiped my face with my palm. "I'm not okay.""What's it, baby? What has happened?""Can we meet?""I'm going to the campus right now," I said. "Can we meet at Somi's cafe?"I got there before he did. He walked in when I was sipping my iced tea. We spent a lot of time talking about normal student issues for semester tests were starting in a week and the atmosphere was changing. Most students were becoming serious and during the night, there were few people in clubs and bars around Campus."Why are you so nice to me?" I asked Chris as I gulped the last of my iced tea. Chris couldn't even finish a cup of iced tea because he preferred coffee. It was the third I'd drank since I entered the cafe."Because you
I found myself outside Clyde's apartment two days later. I'm not entirely sure what took me there. Either it was my undying love for him or guilt. I took a deep breath and knocked.Louis opened the door and shot me a death glare, "What do you want, Shannon?""Hello to you too, Louis." I smiled. "I hope you're having a good day. I come in?""I was until you arrived," He raised an eyebrow. "Are you spying on us?"I laughed, "Come on, Louis. Why would I do something like that? Don't be ridiculous.""Chris sent you, didn't he?" He studied me, still blocking the way in. How frustrating!"Of course not. I just felt like seeing Clyde. Can I go in now.""He's your sister's ex," he said."So what? Can't I see my sister's ex if we're friends? What the hell is wrong with you? This doesn't concern you at all.""You can't kiss him. Especia
Chris's lips met mine. My mind was telling me it was wrong and I should stop yet my body ached for more of him. I kissed him back, enjoying the sweet feeling that arose from the connection of our lips. Desire raged through my whole body as the kiss became steamy.He disconnected his lips from mine and they dropped kisses along my jawline and downwards to my neck. His right hand went under my top caressing my tummy which tightened and arched at the contact. His gentle touch and kisses left me craving more. I didn't think I'd ever get enough.I pulled away and lifted up his shirt so he could remove it. He froze for a second but smiled, and pulled it off his head. He was lean but he had well defined abs. I smiled, tracing my fingers along the lovely tattoos on his smooth but hard skin."They're awesome," I told Chris who was not listening because he was too busy trying to get my top off. It finally went over my head and landed on
"I can't believe this," Kelsey said, placing the battery on the table. It was the only thing in the phone that survived intact. She grabbed a broom and collected the remaining pieces of my phone. "Even after knowing that you have a boyfriend, Chris is still after you? How did you get so lucky, my friend?""And he's gonna get you a phone? Just like that?""Is there something you're not telling us?" Ruby asked. She bent over to unbuckle her brown flats. "We're your friends, you know."I studied the girls' faces and they seemed to share the same opinion. Anyone could tell they were highly suspicious by their smiles and that was not good for me at all. Maybe they had already talked about me behind my back.Shit!"Alright," I sighed. "The thing is they don't like each other at all. They're kind of enemies.""So you knew Chris before that party?" Nina asked unwrapping a bar of chocolate. She took a g
Fury swept over me the moment Clyde mentioned Chris. I broke away and went to sit on my bed. This wasn't how I wanted things to go. If he wanted us to work out, he had to put his little feud aside."I can't just stop talking to him."Clyde glared at me. "What? Why not?""He seems to be a good person," I reasoned. "He'd be hurt if I just stopped talking to him. We're kind of friends now.""So you wanna please him and hurt me? Wow that's really great, Shannon. Thank you for being so considerate. I love you so much more now.""Stop being dramatic. I'm not trying to hurt you," I explained. "Just because you hate Chris doesn't mean I should hate him. I don't even know what happened between you guys. Why should I get involved?""You don't know because it's none of your business." Clyde came to sit next to me. I let him hold my hand. "All you need to know is he's not what he makes you thin