She's my mystery

..Campus..

Layla's P.O.V.

After my parents had gotten home, I felt safer knowing that they were here and not across the world, so I slept better last night..

I woke up Mille and we agreed to go in for our classes today to get out of the house and keep my mind of the fact that Alex is out there somewhere..

My parents weren't too happy about it, but after talking with Headmaster Adler about added security on campus, they felt more safe with me going in so I wouldn't fall behind so close to graduation. All our tests are beginning next month, so I really don't want to miss more classes than I already have..

When we got to campus, some people came up to me and asked if I was okay and about what happened.. All they wanted was gossip so Mille and I just ignored them and went to class..

It was nice having to focus on our homework and prep for our tests. We met up with Jackie for lunch outside, since it was too hot to be in the cafeteria.. As we sat on the grass, I looked around campus at all the people walking to and from class and my eyes stopped at some guys playing basketball, hoping Ethan was amongst them, but he wasn't..

We haven't talked much since he drove me and Mille to my house the day Alex had appeared on campus, and I missed him... Just talking and being around him..

Mille had let me know that she had been updating him about how I was doing when I was home and in bed. It was nice to know he thought about me because I was beginning to think more and more about him..

"How do you feel, Layla..?" Jackie asked, pulling me from my train of thoughts..

"I'm okay.. I am just trying to keep my mind off the topic of Alex so I'm not a nervous vreck at all times.." I said and ate the last of my sandwich..

"Understadeble.. Do the police have any leads yet..?" Jackie questioned..

"They are talking to Alex's old cell mate to see if he knows anything, but other then that no.." I said..

"I hope the cell mate can help them so they can figure out what he is doing here.." Jackie said..

"If it isn't obvious, he 'wants' Layla.." Mille said with an attitude.. "It was because of her, that he got locked up in jail.."

"What's with the attitude..?" I asked, concerned..

"Sorry.. I just dont think it's the best idea that you are back on campus already.." Mille confessed..

"I'm perfectly safe, they upped the security and I have you two.." I said, in attempt to lighten her mood..

"Still.. We dont know what he wants with you Layla.." she said with her arms crossed over her chest..

"Okay okay.." I said, and then the bell rang, and everyone headed back to class, so we all grabbed our bags and headed back inside..

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Ethan's P.O.V.

On my way to campus I kept hoping to see Layla there but she would hopefully still be safe at home, also I wouldn't want her to put herself in danger by coming back to campus so soon, even if I missed seeing her around..

It has only been a few days since I last saw her, but I keep thinking about her and cant get her out of my mind..

My classes today were later than usual because our professor had something to do this morning so they had to reschedule, so I was getting in past lunch..

When I arrived, the bell had just rung so I hurried out of my car an ran to get to class, but not seeing where I was going so I bumped into someone and I fell on top of him or her..

"I'm so so sorry, I didn't see where I was going, are you...." I began as I lifted myself up, and then saw who it was..

"Layla..!? Your back so soon..?" I asked her as I got off her and helped her back to her feet..

"Y-yeah.. It keeps me busy and I wouldn't want to fall behind.." she said and brushed some dirt off of her pants..

"I'm so sorry for running into you, I'm not used to showing up so late for school.." I chuckled and scratched the back of my neck..

"It's okay, no one got hurt and I wasn't paying attention to where I was walking.." she said...

"Well, I better get going.. But I have been wondering if you would meet with me at the Greentown fair this weekend..?" I asked and tried not to seem nervous..

"Well, the girls and I talked about going but I don't think they would mind handing me over at some point.. I would love to, but can I get back to you later after talking with them first?" she said with a smile..

"Of course.. Well, have a nice day Layla.." I said with a smile..

"You too, Ethan..." she said, and then we went our separate ways..

When I got to class Max tossed me a confused face when he saw me smiling like I had just won the lottery and soon enough, he had texted me..

Max - why the happy face? You look like you had an A+ morning..

Me - I ran into Layla on the way to class and I asked her if she would meet me at the fair this weekend..

Max - Wow, the mystery girl is back already, bold.. Do you have a date then..?

Me - Well she has plans with Mille and Jackie about going but is going to ask if they are willing to hand her over later... So fingers crossed..

Max - Sounds weird when you say hand over... We could always see if all of them want to hang out with the guys and make a day out of it..

Me - Why..?

Max - Nothing, I just thought it could be fun... And that guy, Alex, wouldn't walk up to her in such a big group of people with a bunch of guys..

Thinking about it, it actually made sense and I hadnt even thought about that myself, so I'm glad Max did..

Me - I'm glad there is a brain inside that big head of yours, haha.. I'll ask and see if they are up for it..

Max - DUDE not cool..!

"Max.. Ethan.. Phones away or you are free to leave the class.." Our professor boomed, and we quickly put them away and focused on the lecture..

As soon as the class was over, I texted Layla with Max's idea about all of us hanging out together at the fair so we would be a bigger group of people..

Layla - Hi Ethan.. Sounds like a great idea, Mille and Jackie are on board.. So we'll see you guys saturday..

Me - Awesome, it's going to be fun! See you saturday..

After classes were done, Max and the rest of our friend group decided to shoot some hoops before heading home..

Hanging out and playing with the guys was always fun and before we knew it, we had been playing for hours..

"Wow, summer time is tricky when the sun sets much later. Better get back for dinner with my parents.." Max said and picked up his bag..

"Haha yeah, I better go too.." Hugo said and grabbed his stuff from the ground..

"Bye guys, see ya' tomorrow.." I said and we all went to our cars and drove home..

When I got home, I quickly showered before I would make myself something to eat.. No one was home, as usual..

My two younger sisters were always staying at their friends' houses and, after our parents got divorced, dad was never home after mom had moved out and she moved a few towns away..

I missed them both but they were always busy with work. I saw mom more than dad. Whenever I went to visit her she would always set time off for me and my sisters.. Dad was always traveling and barely ever made it home for birthdays. I confronted him once but when one from work called him, he cut me off and took the call, and since then I gave up trying to knock some 'fatherly feeling' into him because he obviously didnt care...

I stayed at the house with him because of my education and the same went for my sisters, who didn't want to leave their school with all of their friends..

'Knock knock'

I was surprised that someone was knocking on my door at nine pm and even more surprised when I opened the door.

"Hi handsome.. Do you have a minute?" Anastasia asked, leaning up against the door frame..

"What do you want, Anastasia..?" I asked, annoyed with my arms crossed..

"Drool over those biceps of yours.." she said and bit her lip, but when I was about to close the door on her she stopped me, "Okay..! I wanted to see if you would go to the Fair with me this weekend..?" she asked..

"No.." I said simply..

"What, why..?" she whinned..

"I would never go out with you, Anastasia. Why dont you get that.?" I questioned her..

"Because I like you dummy.." she stated..

"It's like you cant hear what I'm saying.. I. Dont. Like. You. And. I. NEVER. Will.." I said, spelling it out for her..

"FINE..! Yo- you are not even that hot..!" she yelled and then finally left and I slammed the door close for her..

Annoyed after Anastasia's sudden visit, I just went to bed and looked forward to the Fair with the guys and Layla, Mille and Jackie..

And I really hoped that Anastasia would stay far far away from me..

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