Ryan's pov
We walked straight to the administrative office by 9:15 am. Everyone welcomed us as if they knew us. I'm sure Dylan's dad must have informed them. We left for our different faculties. I sat at the back of the class to notice some girls looking at me awkwardly smiling. I ignored them
Listening to music with my headphones in the back seat after today's class. I saw a guy searching a girl's bag. I bent low to avoid him seeing me and watched him from afar. He tried to take the purse but he woke the girl. He took the purse by force and ran out of the class. Immediately I ran after him, he ran so fast when he saw I was behind him. I took a different turn and when he was about to turn to check on me, he bumped into me and fell. I kicked him so hard and was about to punch him.
"Take the purse, don't hurt me, please" he pleaded, offering the purse to me. I scoffed and collected the purse from him, leaving him on the floor. A few minutes later, I came into the class and saw the girl with teary eyes, I noticed she was the same girl that Dylan talked to this morning. Dropping the purse, on top of the desk. I watched as she widened her eyes at her purse. Thank you! She muttered.
"It's alright! I don't like things like such happening in my presence. I replied. "What's your name?
Nora!" She responded
"I'm Ryan, It's nice meeting you Nora!" I said and was about to leave when she held my wrist, stopping me from leaving and to my greatest surprise, she stood up and hugged me.
I stood in shock and couldn't even reciprocate the hug.
"you won't understand what you just did." She whispered into my ears.
"Ryan! I heard someone call, disengaging the hug. I turned to see Dylan.
Dylan's Pov
Class ended, and I decided to go see Ryan's class. After asking my way out, I got to his class. I saw a girl hugging him while he stood like a tree surprised.
"Ryan! He turned and I saw her. My eyes widened, it was the same girl I met yesterday. I smiled and moved over to tease her.
"Freak!, It's now obvious you're stalking me" I teased with a smug look waiting for her reaction.
"Seriously, I should be asking you that, what are you doing in my class?" She narrowed her eyes with hands akimbo.
"And what are you doing with my best friend?
"He's your friend? She lifted her brows and turned to Ryan while he nodded.
"Well, None of my business!" She shrugged and began packing her bag
Standing, Ryan watched quietly. " I'll go take care of my items." He left and went to his desk stuffing his bag with books.
I saw her ID card lying on the floor and picked it up. "Nora?" I called
She yanked the card off my hand, trying to conceal it from me
"Gotcha ya" I chuckled and sat on the desk, folding my arms with crossed legs.
"My name is Dylan and Ryan over there is my best pal," I muttered
"No one asked for an introduction," she said throwing her hands in the air, shaking her head stylishly.
"What's your problem?" I asked with a frown.
"An apology won't hurt, jerk!." She scoffed while packing up.
"Oh! Some miss is still angry for the mud splash" I chortled.
She shot me a glare and stayed mute.
"Ok, I'm sorry," I mumbled, scratching my head.
"I didn't hear you!" She stressed her words with her eyes piercing into mine.
"I'm definitely not saying that again. Care to take me around the school? I don't know my way around here." I asked biting my lower lips
"I'm sure, your friend is waiting for you and I have got an appointment to catch up with. Bye!" She smiled and her face turned plain immediately.
"Ryan!" She waved. Ryan raised his head and waved back at her before getting back to what he was doing.
Whistling, she left the class without turning back. "Wow dude, I can't remember the last time you talked to a girl like that after what Lillian did. Wasnt that 11th grade or something?" Ryan asked excitedly, grinning from ear to ear
"I don't know, but I feel a bit comfortable talking to her" I bit my finger.
"Don't worry, she will come around pretty soon. I'll be leaving for the music class as usual. See you later." He waved, smiling broadly. What's with him?
Hours later.
I rented an apartment in the New Ville Estate this morning. I couldn't stand staying with my dad. He should have the whole house to himself surrounded by statues. I had some people arrange the house and carry in some essential materials and items I picked from home. The house was already furnished, so no big deal. I plopped on my bed, staring at the ceiling. Suddenly, my phone rang and its mom.
"Hi, mother." I beamed with smiles
"How is my cupcake doing?" She asked sounding all jolly.
"Stop that mother, I'm a full-grown man." I replied softly.
"You are still a boy of 20 and for your information, you will always be my baby boy." She countered sweetly.
"How is your work? I hope no one is stepping on your nerves?" I asked as I clenched my fist, smiling.
"Naa, if there is. I won't hesitate to call my cutie cupcake." She said, I imagined her smiling.
There was silence for some minutes before she spoke up "Ho...w is your...father?" She stuttered. I could sense that her voice changed, signalling that she was sad. Dad hasn't talked about her since she travelled.
"He's fine and I'm sure he misses you" I lied
"Naah, we know him. I'm fine, don't worry" she chuckled sadly.
"Before my question, I sensed that you sound so happy, what's cooking or should I say, who is she?
"Who is she? I repeated laughing. "Mom!" I whined
"Tell me" she cried
"No one, mom. If there's someone. I won't hesitate to tell you of course" I replied
'Have a nice day cupcakes." She said
"Bye Mother! The call ended and I couldn't stop myself from smiling. I miss her so much. I laid down and my phone rang again. I sprang from my bed, thinking it was my mother. Staring at my screen, I could see an unknown caller id.
"Hello," I mumbled, curious about who it is.
"Hi, Dylan!"
It was a feminine voice and I have no damn idea who this is.
"And you are?" I asked with more curiosity
"The girl that gave you a kiss in the 7th grade during the dance." She voiced out
"Lillian?" I called to be sure.
"Long time Dylan!" She chuckled