Evan's and I relationship had always remained the same ever since we were kids, but by the time I entered high schooltime, things changed for the better and the worst. Evan was 3 eld aged than me and a senior at the time, along with his chum Greg. The school we attended was much smaller than nigh, and a lot of our classes where combined among each course spirit level. Coincidently, I shared almost of my periods with Evan, but not Greg. I hung out with Evan and Greg mostly, and introduced some of my Friend to our group. We all became buddies, the best of buddies. But you all know how high gear shoal is - a total squawk.

Halfway through the last semester, rumors were spread like flack. I was the last to catch steer of the newsworthiness, and once I heard, I had been devastated. It was about Evan. The speculation was that he had been sleeping with a girl for more than a calendar month - who happened to be my best friend. It was definitely heavily to unsay knowing it was true. I'd been back stabbed by two of my near well trusted acquaintance, but I don't regret the reality hold in it gave the both of us.

I spent the rest of the schooltime year narrowly avoiding Evan at all costs, no matter how hard he'd try to corner me, and living with resentment towards my ‘ Friend ’, but after he'd graduated, we both eventually drifted apart. It was concentrated, but looking back, it was probably for the best.

Over the next few class, I finally graduated, and was soon prepping to know at the luxury of the Harvard University, and had long forgotten Evan.. or so I thought.


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It was student orientation course and the module were introducing themselves as us students sat in the auditorium, completely bored. I sat in the far back surrounded by stranger while often scanning the faces in the crowd to perturb the tone down launching. As far as I knew, nobody I knew attended or was attending Harvard, so I was technically alone. After sitting for another extremely drawn out 30 moment that felt like forever, we'd been dismissed. I was silently thanking god himself for answering my prayer before I stood up among the others and headed for the exit. Everything was a petty chaotic, as everyone pushed and piled in crowded line of reasoning. I was definitely on the side of being shoved, but managed to keep my balance when suddenly, the lead was knocked out of me !

I didn't remember what exactly happened, but all I knew was that I was kneeling over, heaving as somebody was by my side profusely apologizing like there was no tomorrow. I couldn't make out any coherent words at the minute as the unknown finally pulled me up and out of everyones way. I stood against the wall for a few minutes before I regained my calm, able to breath.

"Are you okay ? I'm so no-good, I'm really stupid-clumsy."The person said.

I pulled myself together, exhaling a yearn breath before looking up to fulfill their center. I opened my mouthpiece to recommence a generic set phrase of ‘ oh, I'm mulct, thank you,'but my vox was caught in my pharynx. It wasn't necessarily a wicked feeling. However, I cleared my throat after realizing I hadn't said anything while dumbly staring at them.

"Oh, i-it's okay, I'm certain I'll be better soon."I stuttered a bit, my impertinence burning. Oh god, I was acting like I was in middle school day again. They smiled sheepishly, rubbing the rachis of their neck.

"well, I hope you feel better tomorrow then… ?"He said, trailing his words as he raised an eyebrow questioning. I've seen this in moving picture, where the guy strung along his words, waiting for the other to say their name. The cerebration made me giggle to myself at how absurd it even was to preface yourself without the formal introduction.

"Naomi."I finished. He smiled, straightening his posture upright as he ran his digit through his slightly disheveled hair.

"Ah, nice to meet you, I'm Kaden."I nodded.

"well, I hate to say this, but I think I should get going. It looks like everyones going to check out where they'll have classes, which I don't want to miss."I said, glancing over in the far distance towards the last radical of pupil trudging down the tenacious corridor. Kaden shrugged, flashing a crooked smile.

"Me too, but hey ! Maybe we might see each former again, y'fuck, in class."He laughed, stuffing his hands in his air pocket. I honestly am bad at talking to people, so I only nodded and smiled before turning and walking away, but of line not without waving au revoir, causal agent that'd just be primitive. As I awkwardly strutted down the hall, I found myself letting out a breath I'd been holding in. Who knew socializing could be so nerve wracking in college !

For the eternal rest of the day, I followed the enormous pack of students around, making certain to take in every detail of the schooling environment. The go thing I wanted to do was get lost and miss a class, which is well-situated said than done, since the school was huge. When we finally finished, I rushed to my car, ready to steer back to my topographic point and the solace of my lenient bed. I was already mentally mapping out a architectural plan once I got back - strip show to nothing but my underwear and shirt, order some saving, and watch as much tv as I could before I passed out. It sounded like sweet heaven, and I couldn't possibly wait. For the next 30 second, I drove while listening to my euphony full blast as I jammed to my favorite playlist. It didn't take long to come to my place as I resided in an flat complex in the vicinity of the university.

I parked my car in the underground parking lot, making sure not to take the stairs on my way up, and instead hopped into the elevator like any other faineant person. I leaned against the slope wall, pushing for the 4th spirit level. While I waited for the threshold to close ever so slowly, I decided to involve this metre to dig through my excruciatingly painfully messy bag in search for my key. Surprisingly, I found it sooner than I'd usually do, which I was thankful for. I grasped the key like my life depended on it, and lifted my headspring up, not noticing the door had already shut, and slowly the figure rose.

"Oh hey, I didn't know you lived here too."

I jumped at the sudden voice to my left, letting out a small pant while dropping my bag, spilling my belonging everywhere onto the lift floor.

"Oh, shoot.."I mumbled to myself, immediately dropping to my knees and rushing to gather what has fallen from my bag. I didn't trouble to reckon at the someone, nor result, but felt as they knelt by my position and joined me in my excited effort to pick up my mess.

"I'm so sorry, I'm really stupid-clumsy."They said. My bridge player came to a easy point, and I glanced over to meet the familiar hazel-green center. My jaw opened slightly, but was soon covered with a surprise smile of my own. I couldn't help but feel silly inside while looking back at them.

"Kaden !"I said, nearly shouting. He smiled with closed eyes before casting his eyes back down towards my bag, his expression completely serious.

"I'd love to chew the fat, but it seems we've got a offence scene here."He said, picking up an exploded tomato ketchup bundle, covering the flooring and my bag. I felt so abashed, gosh, I should've cleared my bag, and maybe this wouldn't have been such a full-grown mess than it originally was. I smiled shyly, trying my best conceal my little shame and mortification as I reached over, taking the empty software from his hands.

"Ah, I'm sorry about this, I made a mess, didn't I ?"I said. Mentally, I was screaming, and banging my head word against the wall, wanting to just run away and blot out at how mortified I was. Kaden seemed so nice, and I was are he wouldn't want anything to do with a slob like myself anymore.

"You're sorry ? I was the one who scared you, I should be bowing for your forgiveness."He laughed while putting the remains of my items into my sauce stained bag. I only smiled, my nerve burn. I had no estimation how he could hit sparkle of this situation, but of course he wasn't the one to spill his bag.

"Well, thank you for helping me with..this."I pulled my bag up, swinging it up and pulling it against my body. Kaden nodded, standing up beside me. Before anymore Holy Scripture could be exchanged, the elevator doors opened at the ding. We arrived to the 4th floor. I stepped out, followed by him and watched as the threshold shut and slowly descended.

"I live at the end of this hallway, what about you ?"Kaden asked, while pointing to the opposite guidance we both stood at. I glanced down the hall, before turning to repoint towards the paired direction.

"I live right at this end, directly across from yours it seems.'’ We both shared a jest, oh how convenient.

"well, if you need anything, since we live on the like floor, just give me knock and I can help with whatever !"He said as I stood there biting my lip, rich in thought.

"I think it'd be better if I'd just give you my bit, don't you think ?"I asked. Honestly, I didn't mind knocking, but the hallway was pretty long and I wasn't sure I'd even make it halfway cause, well, I'm lazy.

"Really ? I mean, yeah, sure, that's way better than knocking."He said, his face lightening up. He reached to his pouch, pulling out his speech sound, unlocking it and handing it to me. I opened a new contact and entered my number and name before handing it back.

"There, I'll give you a phone call if an axe murder tries to bolt down me."

"And I'll give you a call when I can't put any Ikea furniture together."

We both burst into indocile laughter as we both set off for our apartments, waving back at each early before entering out rooms.


"Wow.."I breathed out, resting my back against the door once it was shut and locked. I dropped my bag onto the small table, along with my keys and jacket, and proceeded to kick off my shoe to the side. I couldn't help but smile the to a greater extent I thought back at our conversation. I sighed, flopping onto my couch as I flipped on the tv, switching channels as I picked up my phone, ready to dial some Chinese takeout. I continued to smile and silently laugh to myself, thinking that this school year was going to be a skillful one, especially with my admirer, Kaden. I could holler him my ally at this point, right ? I nodded to myself, assuring that we were in fact ally at this point now. Why else would we exchange identification number ?

Oh, but only if I had known .