BOUNDED BY HIS HEART

CHAPTER 17 : [ ATHENA'S POV ]

'' You might not remember me , we were in high school together I left in 10th grade "  " where have you been since ?''  " I moved a lot but then I came here and I'm here to stay ."   " That's good to hear , if I'm correct they used to call you jerk back  in high school "  " well you are correct "  " I apologize I shouldn't of brought it up "  " its okay , you've changed so much . "  " Is it a good thing or a bad thing ? "   " its good , you still beautiful like the last time but are you emotionally okay ? ''  I look away from him  " I'm sorry its just 4 years ago I could've said the same thing - I didn't quite leave on a good note , I witnessed all those things that happened to you and I could've stopped it but like they said I'm a jerk ! "  I had to gather the courage to look at him  " you not a jerk and besides I'm fine "  " you can talk ! "  " may I see your wrist ? " he looks at me before nodding , I had to cut him off because I didn't want to remember those memories . I trace his tattoos with my fingers - it was 2 arrows crossing , like the others but this arrow had a sharp point to it " you into tattoos ? "  " yeah why not , they so beautiful ! "  " what does yours mean ? "  He takes hold of my wrist and examines it " I'm not sure it just is what it is ''   '' by the looks of your tattoo I think its like a charm "  " really ! that's good , you read tattoos ? "  " no I study designs . "  " Oh is that any different from interior designing ? "   " its the same thing "   " that's nice, I need to actually leave - see you around Vincent ! "   " I'll walk you out , you sure I can't give you a ride back ? "   " thanks but I'll manage bye! " 

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I returned to campus , got in my room , changed in my pajamas . I walked over to my bed and got it I then get a message from an unknown number : 

NIGHT SWEETHEART - O 

I wonder how Oliver got my number ?! 

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I wake up to a beautiful morning , I got up and walked over to the window , I closed my eyes and stretched '' hey beauty queen ! you making the guys fall harder for you " I open my eyes and see Johnathan standing in the street holding a banner , I wave at him and he waves back . I got in the shower ,washed my hair and did all the necessary things . I stood with a towel looking at myself in the mirror - I slipped in a Paradisco  mini dress , I put on these beautiful high heels black pumps , I decide to also wear this simple gold chain necklace . My mascara , eyeliner and rose pink matte liquid lipstick was applied . I took my bag and phone and walked out locking my room I descended the stairs to go to the kitchen . I ate my usual breakfast and I walked to class - campus felt different maybe because everyone was staring at me as I walked up the stairs . I ignored all of them talking about my outfit or  how beautiful my messy bun looks . 

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I entered my art class and took a seat near the front , all the students started entering  , a few guys walk in and look at me . Class goes smoothly " Ms. Arthur explain the contrast of the colors in fact come up and demonstrate ! " I walk up slowly and stand in front facing everyone " the contrast of the colors used is to modify the artifact . " 

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