writing camp + thorns

+ Nine

Elena POV

Ding.. I received a message as my phone lit up.

I keep receiving updates these past few days, a lot needs to be done. I have never been this busy in my whole life. Who thought that being in Junior year would be this hard. I need to sort out my schedule for the deadlines soon.

Unknown Number: Hi Elena, it's Maddox, got your number from Noah. :)

Me: Madd.. Long time no hear, u still around? Heard u transferred school?

Elena was shocked to receive his message. For a moment she contemplated what to text back. In the midst of her being too occupied to suddenly receive his message was overwhelming.

Unknown Number: Yah, my bro needs me to accompany him at their school. Apparently they only got a handful of pretty boys. They need me to be there. Otherwise they will be sad.

Me: Lucky they huh..

Unknown Number: BTW u free on Tuesday? I'll be at school to collect some docs, can i meet you?

This is it. I will really go and see him. Of course my heart says yes. But deep down I know this meet up will be something else.

Me: Tuesday? sure I'll be free at 2pm. u ok with that?

Unknown Number: Sure. I'll see u then. Library?

Me: ok. 2pm Library.

20 minutes had passed since I replied his message. Is it real? The familiar butterflies are back. Why am I so anxious. Do i need to tell the girls? Or maybe not, I'll wait until after Tuesday. Let's see what he needs to tell me before I inform them. Am I crazy? I think I am. Urgghhh why do he always makes me feel this way. He is leaving what else does he needs me to do. We are just friends. friends who seldom spent time together. Are we even considered as friends? Classmate? Or just someone who he knows? What will i do?

Breathe in.. Breathe out.. It would be just a conversation. Do not expect too much. Just a simple meetup, ok self?

Maddox POV

Finally, she agreed to meet me. Actually I don't really know what to tell her. My heart begs to see her before I go. I do not know when can i see her again or am I even gonna see her again? Yesterday at the parking area, she looks charming. I had been stalking her this past few days. Luckily no one noticed me. I want to engrave her face deep down in my memory. I do not know whatever nonsense i might say to her on Tuesday. All I know i wish that day will be longer.

I want to. I have to.