Chapter One

Haylee-

I was on my way to the dorm room trying to remember the number. How could I possibly forget what the assistant just told me? I went to the check in desk looking for someone so I could figure out what the room number was. Just then a young woman walked out from around the corner coming up to the desk. “Yes, how may I help you?” She asked looking up at me expectedly. “Oh, uh right, sorry, was looking for my dorm room but I forgot my room number, is there a way you could”- before I could finish I was cut off, “Oh yes! I can help you with that, no problem. Can you give me your first and last name, and your age please?”

“Okay, my first name is Haylee and my last name is Brooks, and I’m currently only 17.” I said while slouching a little. “Okay let me just pull you up..and..oh yes I found you! Your room number is 409.” She said smiling. I feel my face scrunch up, wasn’t that the boys dorms? Yeah 400-425 was the boys and 300-325 was the girls dorms. “Uhm excuse me isn’t that the boys dorms?” I say raising a eyebrow in confusion.

“Ah yes, there was a slight delay in the girls dorm rooms so we had to put you in with the boys dorms. I hope you understand, we’ll let you know when there’s a free dorm open. But it’s unlikely one will just randomly open up.” I sigh, “Okay whatever, thanks.” I say and start walking towards the boys dormitory.

“Ugh what a pain in the ass..” I was trying to make my way through tons of people through this tiny hallway. Couldn’t they make a hallway that wasn’t so damn small? As I was walking dragging my suitcase along with me, I tripped falling into something, something hard, something big. Then out of no where I feel someone’s arms drape around me. This is a person. Relation dawned on me. I pulled away looking up at a man who looked about in his twenty’s, dark brown hair, and a body I could stare at all day. What muscles this guy has, he must work out. And those eyes there so..so mesmerizing, but yet there so dark almost like a black hole swirling around, but somehow I can’t stop staring into them.

“Are you just gonna keep staring at me kid or what? I mean I know I’m handsome so I don’t blame you.” He said while smirking. Ugh this guy. “I wasn’t staring at you I was just...analyzing your face.” He gives a harsh laugh. “Analyzing? Good one kid good one.” I roll my eyes, who does this guy think he is?

“Anyway what are you doing in the boys dormitory area? It’s not safe for a small girl like you. I mean look at this hallway.” I huff, “First of all I’m not small, second I got put in with the boys dorms..not that it’s any of your business.” He crosses his arms, “Damn I almost feel bad, a kid like you would get fucked around with for sure. How old are you anyway, you don’t look like your old enough to be in college.”

“Yeah well my grades helped me get here, I actually worked to get where I am unlike some people. Now would you move, I’m trying to get to my dorm.” I say practically shoving him. “Damn and yet I almost felt bad for you, I feel bad for whoever has to share a room with you.” I scoff, “Oh whatever, I’m leaving now.” I said while pushing past him.

He grabbed my arm pulling me into him. My stomach flipped at his touch. Somehow as much I didn’t like this guy my body was betraying me. “You never answered my question love.” He said while staring at me intently. “Which..was...?” I said while stammering. Damn it this guy has some type of influence on me and there is nothing I can do about it. He leaned in close whispering in my ear. “Your age is?” He said lips brushing the brim of my ear.

“I’m 17. Now would you let me go now?” I said my heart pounding. “Mm...interesting indeed. Okay see ya around kid.” He said while realizing my arm. Finally. I walked away trying to find my dorm. 409..409 where is it? I turned down the hall heading up the stairs reading the sign the says 400-415. Ah this is the section where my room is. I climbed the stairs which lead me to another hallway. I studied each number looking for mine. I stopped at the door. 409 I found it.

I knocked on the door waiting for someone to open it. The door flung open and to my surprise it was the same dude who wouldn’t leave me alone. “You’ve got to be kidding.” I said while my jaw was practically hanging. “You again? Are you following me or something?” He asked leaning on the door frame.

“No, sadly this is my dorm.” I said while shoving past him walking into the room. “Your fucking with me right?” He said pushing off the door walking over to me. “I wish.” I said throwing my suitcase onto the empty bed.

“Well you better figure something out cause there’s no way I’m sharing a room with you.” I roll my eyes. “Well you better get over it because I’m staying here whether you like it or not. It’s not like I want to, don’t get the wrong idea. I just need a place to stay. So stop acting like a baby and just deal with it like an actual adult.”

“Yeah coming from you that sounds pretty fucking funny.” When will this guy just shut up? “Listen dude I don’t give a fuck if you don’t want me here just deal with it. You think I want to be in the boys dormitory, let alone share a room with you, because I don’t. So just mind your business and I’ll mind mine.” He flops down on his bed. “Okay smart ass. Sure I’ll play by your rules. But I’ll give you a warning if you touch or fuck with any of my stuff then I won’t hesitate to kick you out.” I laugh, “I’d like to see you try.” I said testing him. He rises from his bed and corners me into a wall. “Wanna test that?” I pause looking away, he was close too close. “I’ll take that as a no. Correct me if I’m wrong.” I stay silent.

“Good, now be a good girl and sit the fuck down.” I sit down on the plain and empty bed that was on the other side of his, just enough room to keep the distance. “Gladly.” I open my suitcase and begin sorting my things. Once I finish I realize I hadn’t packed a blanket but instead just a sheet to go over my bed. Ugh I’m so stupid. I guess I’ll have to go buy a blanket. I stand up and grab my wallet and head for the door.

“Where are you going this late at night?” I turn around to see this guy again. I totally forgot he was there. He was just so quiet. “I’m going to go buy myself a blanket I forgot to pack one.” He stands up and walks over towards me. “I’ll come with you.” I look up at him confused. “I’ll be fine by myself, I can handle myself perfectly fine.” He grumbles, “I’m not gonna let a young girl like you go out at night alone. I at least have some dignity, what type of person would I be if I didn’t go with you?”

“How about this, for tonight I’ll let you use on of my blankets, and tomorrow we’ll go get you a new blanket. Sound good?” Reluctantly I agree. “Good. Now go to bed.” He tossed me a blanket and I watched as he got in his bed and covered up with another one of his blankets. “You gonna sleep or what?” He asked meeting my gaze, “Oh yeah.” I covered myself up and rolled onto my side facing the wall. “Goodnight.” He said, “Night stranger.” I said slowly drifting off to sleep.

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