Chapter 9: "It's just sometimes he's worse than Joffrey."
The next afternoon I woke up feeling very tired because of last night's events. It had definitely taken a toll on me. So, much that I hadn't gotten out of the bed all day.
Shantell had been an angel and brought me food in bed. My head hurt as if I had been hungover.
Wait a minute, hungover reminded me of Alastair. He completely slipped out of my mind.
I hope he's okay and not grumpy. He's grumpier then one of my ten-year-old cousin who always wants pizza on a Saturday night. I know weird and stuck up but he's the only son my aunt has and that's her way of showing affection.
I finally get myself out of the bed for socializing. Shantell and Amber both had given me my space throughout the day.
I enter the living room to find Shantell and Jayden making out. I clear my throat to get their attention and they spring apart.
"Hey, you finally got out of the bed. I thought you weren't going to. How are you feeling?" Shantell gives me a sheepish smile. Jayden's blush is pretty much evident.
I smile at him and take a sit on the couch.
"I'm okay, I guess. There's a bit of headache but I will be fine." I sigh.
"That's great. Amber and Chase went out to get us takeout’s. Chinese okay with you?" Shantell asks. I nod at her.
"How is Alastair? “I turn towards Jayden.
"He will be fine. He was a bit grumpy when he woke up but, then he took some medicines. After eating he went to sleep again. The hangover wasn't helping him at all." Jayden replied shrugging.
"Does he remember anything from last night?" I got curious.
"I don't think so. He hasn't mentioned anything yet."
On cue, Jayden's phone rang. “Hello?"
There was a pause. “Calm down. I'm at Shantell's house. I will come by later on-"
Another pause. “Is it so important for me to come now? Is he not listening?"
Jayden sighs and replies, “Okay, fine. I'm on my way."
Me and Shantell remain silent as he ends the call and gets up to leave.
"It's Alastair. Sorry, I have to go. He woke up and is in a bad mood. “he sighs and kisses Shantell on the forehead before heading out.
Just as he is leaving, Amber and Chase come home. Jayden informs them about Alastair and Chase also decides to head to Alastair's.
Both bid us goodbye and head out.
The three of us eat the takeout’s while watching the reruns of Gossip Girl.
While watching TV, a thought crosses my mind-what would have made Alastair to message me yesterday?
I ignore the thought and go to sleep.
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I hurriedly try to get down every information the professor had written on the board. Call me a nerd but, hey I was just trying to go through university without failing any subject.
I don't mind being called a nerd as long as I'm compared to Hermione Granger. She's my role model since childhood.
Gathering my things, I head out of the class after the lecture is dismissed. I get my ear phones out and plug them into my phone.
As I'm on my second song-Move by Little Mix, I feel like getting some ice cream. So, I walk towards my dorm to get my car.
But, I'm met by Alastair and Jayden half way through.
He doesn't look good, but he doesn't look bad too. Somehow, he makes being grumpy look nice. Wait, why am I finding Alastair attractive?
I'm broken out of thoughts as Alastair approaches me. I'm flustered because of my thoughts.
"Hello, babydoll. How are you?" Alastair winks at me.
"I'm okay." I replied shyly. Why is he being nice though?
Jayden mouthed at me-HE DOESN'T REMEMBER.
Realization dawned on me as if Alastair was just being his usual self and not because of last night. I nodded at Jayden.
"I don't really care much." Alastair smirks at me.
And the douchebag is back.
"Why do you have to be such an asshole?" I replied feeling hurt and moved towards right to get out of there.
"Not so fast, sweetheart." Alastair stood blocking my way.
"Dude, let her go." Jayden reasoned.
"Yes, you should listen to Jayden. He is smart unlike you. Maybe you should be more like him." I reply riling him up more.
"You need to watch your boundaries, babydoll or you might get hurt."
"Let me go." I reply stubbornly.
"Alright, have it your way." He moves aside.
As I'm in a hurry to get out of there, I don't watch where I'm going and collide with someone. Damn, me being clumsy all the time. I mean other people like Gigi Hadid can walk in heels on the treadmill and here I can't even walk normally.
I'm cursing myself and gathering my stuff from the floor when a voice calls me out.
"Hey, are you okay?"
Is that angel here to save me from earth and take me to heaven?
I look up and see that it's just a boy until he lifts his face up. And I'm speechless. He is just too good looking to be true.
Am I dreaming?
But he isn't as good looking as Alastair-my subconscious reminds me. Why am I thinking of Alastair?
We both stand up and he hands me my book.
"Are you alright?" he asks me once again.
"Yes."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Great."
"Okay." Why am I giving one word answers?
He smiles at me. I'm sure I'm drooling right now.
"Alright, Ace. You can go now." Alastair speaks ending our small moment.
"What is your problem, Alastair?" I say irritated.
"Nothing. I just don't want you to talk with him. “He shrugs at me.
"Who are you to decide who I talk to?"
"Nobody. I just don't want you to talk to him. Okay?" he says as if he's disgusted by him.
"Alastair, why don't you mind your own business?" the guy speaks up for the first time.
"You stay away from her, Jackson." Alastair growls at him and takes a step forward.
"You know what I'm leaving." I say and turn towards my dorm.
I hear someone jogging up and turn to find the guy besides me.
He smiles at me, “Sorry about that."
"It's fine, really. It's just sometimes he's worse than Joffrey." I sigh.
He chuckles at me, “You really hate him, don't you?"
"I don't hate him. I just dislike him sometimes." I smile at him.
We reach the dorm and I fully turn towards him.
"Sorry, I didn't introduce myself. I’m Ace Jackson. I’m in your history class. “he puts his hand out as if to shake my hand.
"Maeve Brown. You are? I haven't seen you much. Wait, I don't really know much people too. So, that's why I haven't seen you around."
"Yeah."
"I gotta head back." I say as a new message pops on my phone.
"Sure. I'll see you around, then?"
"Yes, bye."
"Bye." he winks at me and leaves.
And I turn towards my dorm flustered.
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