Anchoridge University

CHAPTER THREE

As I’m sitting down enjoying my meal, I feel a set of eyes on me once again. As I’m wondering what this dude's problem is I look up and see Zane smirking and looking down at me instead. “Mind if I join you?” Of course, I had just taken a bite of food, so instead of talking with my mouth full I smile and gesture to the seat in front of me.

He sets down his tray and a thermos. “Sorry.” He says, smiling. I finally finish my food so I can respond. “It’s ok.” “So have you explored the campus anymore? Made any friends?”

“Well, after I finish up here I’m going to figure out where all my classes are so I don’t look like a lost puppy again.” He chuckles. “A very cute lost puppy.” I blush and look down quickly, pretending to be fascinated by my food. “So have you run into any of your friends yet? Or have they already graduated?” He takes a sip from his thermos before answering.

“No they’re not gonna be here until tomorrow, they’re from out of town, so you’ll have to keep me company until they get here.” He says with one of his dangerous smirks. This boy is smooth. Unlike me.

I’m trying not to blush at what he said and am failing miserably, but choose to ignore it. I ask him. “So are you from around here then?” He pushes the food around on his plate I notice he’s not really eating. “Born and raised, my family has been here for a long time, what about you? I think I would’ve definitely noticed you in school.” My face feels like it’s on fire now and it doesn’t help that he keeps smirking at me either.

“I grew up close to here, just a little bit out of the way.” He looks at me for a moment before he says. "So, are you single?" I nearly choke on my food, this guy couldn't possibly be interested in me could he? I mean I wouldn't say I'm unattractive or anything, but I certainly feel like he's out of my league. He starts laughing.

"Relax little Star, just making conversation."He takes another swig from his thermos as he patiently waits for me to answer. His eyes never leaving me. Now I'm not just blushing, my heart is racing. "Yes, I am" I manage to finally spit out. He continues to smirk at me. "Interesting, same here."

I’m almost done with my food now and I notice he hasn’t touched his, just keeps drinking from that thermos. I try to casually change the topic of conversation.“What’s in the thermos? You’ve barley touched your food.” He takes a bite of his food at that. “Oh it’s just a protein shake, this food is subpar compared to a home cooked meal.”

I actually thought it was pretty good for school food although nothing could compare to my mom's. “ It’s not so bad for school food, but I actually did bring some things to cook with too, maybe I’ll make something for you sometime.” He has a full on grin now. “I’ll have to take you up on that offer.”

I’m done with my food now, so get up to clean off my tray, he gets up and follows me. “Well I’m off to go find the rest of my classes, so I guess I’ll see you around then?” He clears off his tray and winks at me. “See you around little star.” I blush and head off to go find my classes.

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I make it back to my dorm after walking around the campus all day. I found a cute little coffee stand that I'm thinking of applying to just so that I can have some extra money. I put on some comfy pajamas and throw up my hair into a loose bun.

It’s not that late actually, only 6pm but I have an early morning and it’s been a long day. I've met a lot of interesting people to say the least. I don't think I've ever blushed so much in my life! I decided to just lay down and play on my phone for a few hours before I drift off to sleep.

I’m running. Not just running someone’s chasing me. I look around and realize I’m in the woods. I'm jumping over tree roots and vines trying not to fall. I don’t know who’s behind me or why they're chasing me but I can hear them gaining on me now.

I run a few more feet and I see a cabin. I make a dash for it. I manage to make it inside and slam the door behind me. I look around and see if there’s anywhere I can hide or anything that I can use as a weapon when I hear them banging on the door to get in. I turn to face it, ready to face my attacker whoever it is.

When the door bangs open I scream and put my hands up. I don’t get to see who ever it is because when I put my hands up my attacker flies back and disappears. I look down at my hands trembling did I do that?