Anchoridge University

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

I went up to my room to grab my things to shower. I took my earbuds out and threw my phone on the charger before heading out to shower. I made it to the showers and they were empty for the most part so I had no problem finding a stall.

I turned the water on high but not to hot because I still needed to cool down from my run. I detangled my curls with my fingers and clipped it up so that I could finish the rest of my shower. My hair routine always takes forever.

After I was finally done with my shower I wrapped up in a towel and realized I forgot to bring a change of clothes with me. f**k. Well I definitely didn’t want to put my workout clothes back on since they were dirty. So I decided to quickly make my way back to my room and hope to god I didn’t run into anyone on the way there.

I poked my head out of the door and looked down the hall not seeing anyone. So I quickly walked down the hall and was about to turn the corner and ran into something hard. I gripped tighter onto my towel making sure not to let go as I fell on my ass for a second time today.

I’m going to have a narley bruise in the morning. I looked up and saw Warren standing in front of me. f**k I hope I didn’t flash him at all. He chuckled and reached his hand out to me. Still gripping onto my towel for dear life I took his hand letting him help me up.

“You seem to be in a hurry.” He said raising his eyebrow at me. Embarrassed for running into him like that and of my attire I started to blush and stammer like an i***t. “I-I’m sorry. I forgot to bring a change of clothes with me. So I was rushing to my room and not paying attention.”

His eyes scanned me up and down then he smirked. “No harm no fowl Kitten. Come on I’ll walk you back to your room. Then we can go on our study date” My face heated up ,Kitten?

Whatever I’m just going to choose to ignore that for now. I’ve embarrassed myself enough as it is. I briskly walked back to my room and he followed alongside me easily keeping up with those long legs of his. We made it to my door and I turned to him. “Wait here.”

He leaned up against the wall and smiled. “Sure thing.” I closed the door behind me and let out a frustrated sigh. Running my hands down my face. Real smooth Celeste.

I started to dry my hair as much as I could with my micro fiber towel since I didn’t want to frizz it up right now with my blow dryer. I turned to my closet and decided to throw on some black skinny jeans and a plain red V-neck. I flipped my head upside down and tussled my hair a little bit deciding to just let it air dry.

Then I quickly put on some light makeup, just some mascara and eyeshadow. I grabbed my phone off the charger and threw it in my bag with my book. I looked myself over in the mirror and decided I looked decent enough and went out the door. After all it’s not an actual date, right?

I turned around and made sure to lock it before I turned to Warren. “Ready to go?” He gestured outward with his hand. “After you.” I started heading down the hall then I turned to look up at him. Our eyes met. He was already looking at me. I quickly looked away flustered. I heard him let out a little chuckle.

“So did you want to grab something to eat while we go over the project? I’m starving.” Still looking down at me he replies. “Sure sounds good to me.”

“So what are you hungry for? Do you want to just grab something from the dining hall?” We make it the exit and he holds the door open for me. I look up at him and smile as a thanks. While we make eye contact he gives me a smirk. “Oh I’m hungry for lot of things. But I’m sure that’s not what you mean.”

My face burns as red as my shirt I’m sure. Stop thinking dirty thoughts girl, he’s just f*****g with you! He laughs. “I’ll leave it up to you Kitten.”

I roll my eyes at him. “Dining hall it is then.” We make it to the dining hall and he holds the door open for me again. I mutter a “Thanks.” And we make our way over to the buffet. Since it’s dinner time they have pre-made plates set out with steak, salmon, and chicken breast.

I grab a steak with some steamed broccoli and Warren grabs the same. We make our way over to an empty table and a set my things down.

I’m really hungry after that run so I decided to eat first before even thinking about getting started on the project. After all can’t do your best work on an empty stomach right? I start digging in and look up to see Warren watching me with an amused expression. “What?”

I ask in between bites. He chews looking thoughtful before he answers. “Oh nothing, I just like a girl with an appetite is all.” He winked at me before slowly taking another bite. I almost choked on my food.

Feeling my face heat up yet again. I took a drink of water to soothe my throat. “I-I went for a run before this, so I guess I worked up an appetite.” I said sheepishly. “So that’s why I had the pleasure of running into you in the hallway then, although I have to say I wouldn’t have minded seeing you all sweaty. You didn’t have to get all cleaned up for me Kitten.”

He gave me a sly grin and I just sat there flabbergasted. How can he say something like that with a straight face!?

I just shook my head at him a decided to change the subject. He’s just toying with you, don’t get sucked into his game. “So what’s with you calling me Kitten all of a sudden?” He took a drink of water and set his glass down before looking at me before giving me a smile. “Well “Little Star” was already taken.” I rolled my eyes giving him a sarcastic. “Ha Ha.”

I finished the rest of my food and went to pull out my book and laptop. “Are you ready to get started?” He nodded. “Ready when you are, Kitten.” He put extra emphasis on the “Kitten” part.

I rolled my eyes and he got up to put our trays up. He got back as I was taking down notes on my laptop about topics we should talk about for our presentation. He sat down next to me this time closer than I was comfortable with but I tried to ignore it. We went over our project for awhile and were almost done when he startled me by tucking a stray curl behind my ear.

I jumped and looked at him. He just chuckled. “So Kitten will I be seeing you at the party this weekend?” I turned back to the computer and continued typing as I felt his eyes on me.

“I plan on making an appearance.” I said trying to ignore how close to me he was right now. He leaned over and whispered in my ear, I instantly felt my face heat up. “Great I’m looking forward to it.” I cleared my throat and continued to work on the project. After an hour we were finally done. I stretched my arms out and cracked my knuckles. That was a lot of typing.

We got up and started making our way back to the dorms. When we reached my room I opened the door and he leaned on the door frame. “So do you want me to pick you up and escort you to the party?” I turned around and looked up at him. Was he actually asking me out, or just being friendly?

“U-um no that’s ok. I’m actually supposed to get ready with my friend Liza and then we were going to go together.” He c****d his head and gave me a smile. “Alright Kitten I’ll just see you there then.” He started to walk backwards and gave me a wink before turning around and leaving.

I closed the door behind me and quickly changed into my pj’s before I flopped down on my bed. Something tells me this party is going to be a night to remember.