Episode 2: He Shows Up

Four days has passed since I asked a guy out and today is Friday and it's just another regular day and I got up from my bed getting ready to go to class. Last night was a long night. I got home so late that I was too sleepy to go to my room and fall asleep on the couch.

"Larset, come eat breakfast."

"Coming!" I ran to the kitchen in a hurry and took a seat. I got up from my seat after one bite of food and was about to leave when my mom calls me. I stopped what I was doing and look back at her. She faintly smiles as she hesitates on what she was going to say.

"Nothing. Be careful and make sure you don't walk alone at night. I know you work at night but when you are done with your shift, just come back straight home, okay?" I knew what she was worried about, and I felt bad about what had happened but at the same time I'm glad she stays with me.

"I will be careful. Don't worry. Now, I'll be on my way." I waved and gave her a bug smile as I left.

After I arrived at campus, I went straight to art room to check if Oliver and Ellie are there. They always go to the art room before class to hangout. Since I always came to class late, I hardly hangout with them in art room as they did. I peeked through the door to see if they were there but there's no one in the room.

'CLICK' the door make a sound as I slowly open it to go inside.

I walked towards the widow and open it wide. My hair got tangle as the wind hit my face. I fixed my hair as I keep looking outside and I spot a very familiar figure outside.

"Oli!" I waved as I yell, and she look up to me.

"Oh, hey, Larset. What are you doing there?"

"I came here to find you two but as you can see, I'm here alone. Where is Ellie?"

Rustle\~\~\~\~\~ I looked around to see what's the rustling sound. A man in the corner of the room was lying with a jacket over his face. 'He must have sleep' I thought to myself. 'I better get out of this room.'

"Wait for me down there." I said to Olivia, and she nods. I ran out of the room to her and as soon as I reached her, we walked to our classroom. As soon as we reached the classroom door, I feel an urge of throwing up, I left Olivia and run to the restroom as fast as I can.

"Hey, Larset! Where are you going?" I heard Olivia voice yelling through the hallway.

I ran directly to the toilet to vomit and did not pay attention to anyone in there. I can see eyes looking when I enter the restroom. I walked out of the toilet room to wash my hands, but a group of girls stop me from doing so.

"The rumors are true. You are definitely pregnant." One of the girls said. I rolled my eyes at them without saying anything. I'm tired of facing this kind of people. I don't know any of them but why are they doing this?

"Did you just roll your eyes at me?" She yells.

"I did, so what? Whether the rumors are true or not is none of your business." I spoke.

"This girl." Another one of the girls gritted her teeth as she raised her hand to hit me, but I quickly grabbed her hand before her palm landed on my face.

"Let go." She spoke. I tightened my grip and she screamed. I let go of her hand and push her away.

"You believe what you want to believe but do not mess with me." I glared at them, and they flinch as they looked at each other before rushing their way out.

I left out a sigh as soon as they left and look in the mirror. 'I should have finished my breakfast if I know this was going to happen. Every morning if I don't eat breakfast, I would always feel nausea and an urge of throwing up. If I want to avoid this situation, I have to eat breakfast. I haven't felt like this for two weeks since I ate breakfast every morning and totally forgot about this. I thought it wouldn't happen again if I didn't eat breakfast. What a weird way to start my morning.

I wiped my hands with paper towels and left the restroom. I look at my clock and gasp as soon as I see what time it is now.

"I came early so I wouldn't be late to class but look at me. Late again." I said to myself as I rush to the classroom. All eyes are on me as soon as I enter the classroom. My professor looked at me and shake his head but did not said a word. I quickly took a seat beside Ellie.

"Where were you?" She leaned against my shoulder and asked.

"I was in the restroom." I replied.

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"Where are you two going before our second class?" I asked Olivia and Ellie.

"Where are you going?"  Olivia asked. 'Did she just answer my question with a question?'

"I'm going to stop by the library." I answered.

"Then we are going with you."

"Okay." As I tried to gather my books, I faintly heard someone said, 'she's there.' Both Olivia and Ellie stand still without saying anything with wide eyes as they stare at someone. I turn my head to where they were looking at and see someone who I don't recognize approaching.

"It's Max."

"Max? Where?"

"It's really him. Who is he meeting?"

"He walks towards Larset. Do they know each other?"

"I don't know. I've never seen they talk to each other before." People are whispered to each other, and all eyes were all me as they stand and watch. 'Why do I feel like I'm some kind of a zoo animal?'

"I'm here to see you. Are you going to library? Let's go together." What is this guy saying? Since when are we close? And who is he anyway?

"Uh...me?" I pointed at myself trying to confirm if I'm the one he's talking to or if I just misheard him.

"Yes. We got a date this weekend, remember? We need to find a good place to go on a date."

"Don't tell me-- You? The person from the cafe? " I was shocked. The person I met was different. He wore a black saggy shirt and a hat. He looked like the shy type, and he was cute, that's why I picked him. I look around the room and everyone whisper and seem like he's popular.

"Don't tell me you already forgot about me?" He asked.

"No, I don't. I thought you have long forgotten our date." I spoke. I can see everyone look at me, some are shocked, and some are envious.

"What? They are dating?"

"There is no way."

"A popular handsome man like him dating such a girl? No way." I can hear everything they are saying. They acted like they were whispering but they said it big enough for me to hear and I'm sure he heard it too.

"Oli, Elli, I'll leave first. I have business to handle." I said to Olivia and Ellie and they were both nodding their heads in agreement. I grab Max hand and drag him along with me. I let go of his hand as soon as we were out of sight.

"What are you doing? Don't you know what kind of rumors going around me? What kind of a crazy person would want to be seen with someone like me?" I sigh as I brush my hair that are hanging on my face behind my ear. 'What is he thinking going to my classroom like that?'

"Are you worry about my reputation?" He asked.

"Of course. Now that people see you with me, they will talk about you for a while and I'm sure you don't want that" I explained.

"If you care about such a thing then why did you asked me out?" he asked. He has a point. Why did I do such a thing?

"That--- I-- I didn't think that far." I spoke.

"So, you mean you didn't mean it when you asked me out?" He asked and I looked at him with a wide eye. He caught on already. I'm dead.

"That---I'm sorry." I averted my eyes as I can't look at him. Anybody in this situation would get upset and I know he would too. What should I do?

"I meant it when I asked you out. It's just I didn't know you are popular. I thought you are just a normal, cute, and a shy guy, that's why I ask you out." I spoke.

"Okay, if you meant it that's fine. I heard you said you are going to the library. Let's go." He smiles as he said that. Did I do the right thing? What if he later doesn't want to hang out with someone like me?

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