Chapter 2 : “The Fight”

Leo dashed in the store, grabbing James' collar. "What did you say to her?!" Screamed Leo.

"I just thanked her." Replied James.

"Are you sure you didn't say anything?! Because she was running outside as quick as possible."

"I swear I didn't say anything rude to her. I just thanked her. I promise. I didn't have any money to pay for my books so she offered to pay. I asked her if she was sure and she said yes and paid for me, so I thanked her." said James.

"Ok, I'll believe you but next time DON'T EVER TALK TO HER AGAIN!" Yelled Leo.

Leo rushed outside the bookstore and went back to the dorm.

In Scarlett's and Leo's dorm...

"I'm back!!!" Replied Leo.

"As if I care." Smiled Scarlett.

"Common, don't be so cold."

"So, what took you so long in the bookstore?"

"Nothing, as I got the book I needed, I realised I already had it. Lol" Leo joked.

"You're cooking for dinner! I'll wait" smiled Scarlett as she's going back to sleep.

"I am not!"

"Yes, you are!!"

"No, I'm not.." replied Leo.

"Yes, you are!!"

"Ok. Let just head out for dinner alright? What are you craving? I'll searched restaurants online." Sighed Leo.

"Hmmmm....Why not try Scottish cuisines? Since this is our first time here. And btw I'm treating u! Since you waited for me outside." Insisted Scarlett.

"Ok, get ready! I found a restaurant online, it's a 10 minutes walk.i already made a reservation."

Both of them walked to the restaurant and arrived. By a coincidence, James was also there! Scarlett walked toward James but Leo insisted that she shouldn't go talk to a stranger and that they should go to their table. "We didn't really get to know each other last time so stop interfering." Said Scarlett

"Look, you don't really know him and he doesn't really know you. What if he thinks you're weird and can't remember you?" Leo disagreed.

"What has gotten into you,Leo? These past few days, you seemed a little....umm....off. Are you sure everything is alright??" Asked Scarlett curiously as she stopped walking to talk with Leo.

"Everything is alright. It's just that since we are not at home anymore, I'm worried for you."

"I'm not a baby! Alright Leo? I can deal with stuff myself so why don't you stop interfering with me."

Scarlett walked toward James. "Hey...umm....James! Yes James. I didn't properly introduced myself last time so I'll be sure to do that today! My name is Scarlett." Said Scarlett cheerfully.

"Oh yes. I am very very thankful for you for paying my books. Thank you so much. I promise to pay you back when I have the money."Said James.

"It's ok. Don't worry. Take your time, no rush." Chuckled Scarlett.

"So what are you doing here???"

"Oh, I'm here with my friend, James, for dinner. And what are you doing here?"

"Same reason. Here for dinner. Searched on google and this place got a 4.8 star rating so I decided to try the food here."

"Are you by yourself?" Asked Scarlett.

"Yes. I haven't made any friends yet except for my roommate but he's off to a date with his girlfriend so guess I'm alone.." James laughed.

"Ahh...I see. Common! Join us!"

"I'd be delighted to but is your friend ok with it?"

"Of course he is ok with it, he is the kindest person I know but sometimes he might be a little over protective. Even though he is just a friend."

Scar and James walked back to where James was sitting.

"James, Leo. Leo, this is James. He is gonna be joining us for dinner today." Smiled Scarlett.