Marked by my love

Chapter 5

Let's see.. "How long is she going to stay with you?" Ethan asked and left.

When Jake was about to react to that, Ace came close and murmured something for him that was totally inaudible to me, and he nodded his head in agreement to it.

Then only I saw what a quiet show we were giving, because there were some students gathered around in the corridor who were watching us, and some were with their phones, which meant our university's gossip chat would include the incident.

Forget about the gossip, Tiya. Think about who's still holding you so dearly. My mind started to scream.

I looked at Jake, and suddenly his beautiful blue orbs met mine. I felt like I hypnotized by those amazing eyes. I really felt like he was trying to find something deep in my soul, which gave me butterflies in my stomach. I didn't feel the time passing around us, and I swear I could look into those eyes and stay forever... Our staring contest was interrupted instantly by a small cough, which was made by Ace.

With that noise, we both came back to earth.

Guys, I think we better move now. "We have more important things to talk about." Said Ace..

We all agreed for that. Anyhow, I have so many unanswered questions that need immediate answers, and I also need to think about how to continue our lie in the future. When it says a lie, it hurts a lot since I really like Jake, but it's not appropriate to take advantage of his help. So yes, we should talk.

While I was in my thoughts, Ish said,"me and Tiya were about to go to the cafeteria, but since you guys are there, we can have something from outside."

"That sounds great," Ace said... Then will all moved out.. During the car ride to that place, everyone was silent. Though it was not tensioned... Everyone was in their own world, and I don't want to ask questions from Ish in front of them since we went in Jake's vehicles. I wanted to look at Jake, but I was afraid that I would get caught up.

After a half-hour drive, we came to a beautiful dining place, and we settled in a place where we could talk comfortably. Ish and Ace sat together because the two lovebirds couldn't stay far from each other, which gave me an opportunity to sit next to Jake. Which made me more nervous?

Sitting next to him makes me more impatient to hold his hand.. I would love to feel his warmth again in my body.. I would be over the moon if he could hold me like the way he did in Uni but I know I don't have a right... since in reality I'm not his girlfriend... I don't know how this super handsome, hot, arrogant and .. every girl's Prince Charming.. boy.. agreed to help me.. Or thought to protect me...

My chain of thoughts got interrupted by Ish's voice.

She said, "Thank you, Jake, for helping my friend today." "It was so nice of you, " which reminded me that I have to thank him too. So I quickly turned to his side and said, "Thank you so much, Jake."" Not only once, but twice, you saved me, and I'm so grateful for that."

He turned to my side, which interrupted my speech, and gave a good view of his sculptured face, his piercing blue eyes, his pointed nose, his pink lips... Oh! God, what an amazing creation.

I couldn't admire him more when he suddenly said" no worries Tiya.. but why does Ethan keep bothering you?"

Though he's a well-known bad boy in our university, "It's hard to believe that he's following a girl, because girls always follow him."

Oh.. God.. When he's serious, he looks even hotter. Only thinking how much he's hot makes me blush, which I try hard to hide.

"I really don't have a clue, Jake, except for his words; he keeps telling me that he likes me and wants to date me." which I refused from the day one.

He's a mad a**. Ace said.. He's not a guy to fall in love with a girl, but he wants to sleep with girls.

I agree Ace.. But he's bit by bit trying to be so annoying. I'm always trying to avoid him, but he keeps appearing whererver I go..

Any way, I'm so grateful that both of you came at the right time and saved me from him, but what will happen for your image at university, Jake because you're much more popular among girls than Ethan. And so far, everyone knew that you didn't have a girlfriend. But this lie... Will it be a problem for your popularity? I asked in a sad voice. because I really felt bad about him.

He looked at my face carefully and waited a few seconds, like he was studying it. Like a book, he is trying to read what I was really thinking at that moment. I couldn't bear his intense gaze and it made my cheeks flush. Oh Jake.. If you know how much you're affecting me...

He said, "If my popularity depends on being single, I really don't care about that, because I never wanted to be popular in the first place." I'm just passionate and dedicated to doing the things I love, which has led to my popularity. I really don't want it, and I really hate when those girls throw themselves at me.

So from my side, no, there will be no harm.

I was so mesmerized by his words. Oh, Jake, you don't know... How I wish that you could dedicate yourself to me as a boyfriend. I'm pretty sure that you will be an amazing boyfriend... If that day comes, I will be the luckiest girl on earth.

So what do we do for next..

Ethan will never accept defeat easily, more than anything else, that jerk has a huge ego. So he will definitely try to follow. Also, it will not be easy to fool him.

I understand that, but I don't want to trouble you guys too much. I know you guys are busy with your own errands. How can I trouble you more? I have heard being in medical faculty makes you study harder, and along with that, football practices.

It's true that we are busy with our work since Jake is the captain of the football team and has more responsibility and tasks than me; he's busier than us, but I'm impressed that he doesn't have to study for hours and hours to remember the subject matter. I have never seen the bugger study for a test, though every time he scores higher than us and always batch top.. Ace said while laughing.. so most of the professors get help from him for their work too.

Ace was explaining. At once Jake said. Enough about me, Ace... Let's look at the matter.

Don't worry, Tiya. I have enough time. I don't mind helping a girl like you.

What do you mean by a girl like me? Jake.. What do you really think of me? Now, I'm so curious. I could only think those from my mind.. Because I never have the courage to put those into words... Also I have to be careful ....

Coz I don't want Jake to get disappointed in me by thinking that I'm like his other fan girls...