Evan's and I relationship had always remained the Saami ever since we were kids, but by the time I entered heights shoal, affair changed for the estimable and the rack up. Evan was 3 years older than me and a senior at the fourth dimension, along with his brother Greg. The school we attended was much little than most, and a lot of our social class where combined among each grade level. Coincidently, I shared most of my menses with Evan, but not Greg. I hung out with Evan and Greg mostly, and introduced some of my protagonist to our grouping. We all became buddies, the best of buddies. But you all know how richly school is - a add up bitch.

Halfway through the last semester, rumors were spread like fire. I was the last to trance wind of the news, 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 than a month - who happened to be my full friend. It was definitely hard to swallow knowing it was dead on target. I'd been back stabbed by two of my well-nigh well desire friend, but I don't regret the reality check it gave the both of us.

I spent the residuum of the school day twelvemonth narrowly avoiding Evan at all toll, no matter how hard he'd try to tree me, and living with gall towards my ‘ Quaker ’, but after he'd graduated, we both eventually drifted apart. It was tough, but looking back, it was probably for the best.

Over the side by side few years, I finally graduated, and was soon prepping to experience at the luxury of the John Harvard University, and had long forgotten Evan.. or so I thought.


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It was bookman orientation and the faculty were introducing themselves as us students sat in the auditorium, completely bored. I sat in the far back surrounded by strangers while often scanning the faces in the crew to distract the dull intromission. 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 minutes that felt like forever, we'd been dismissed. I was silently thanking god himself for answering my prayers before I stood up among the others and headed for the departure. Everything was a little disorderly, as everyone pushed and piled in crowded melodic phrase. I was definitely on the side of being shoved, but managed to keep my balance when suddenly, the wind was knocked out of me !

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

"Are you okay ? I'm so sorry, I'm really stupid-clumsy."The someone said.

I pulled myself together, exhaling a long breath before looking up to meet their middle. I opened my mouth to recommence a generic wine phrase of ‘ oh, I'm mulct, thank you,'but my voice was caught in my throat. It wasn't necessarily a terrible 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 sure I'll be better soon."I stuttered a bit, my cheeks burning. Oh god, I was acting like I was in midsection school again. They smiled sheepishly, rubbing the back of their neck.

"wellspring, I hope you feel better tomorrow then… ?"He said, trailing his words as he raised an supercilium questioning. I've seen this in movies, where the guy strung along his words, waiting for the early to say their name. The thought made me giggle to myself at how absurd it even was to introduce yourself without the ball introduction.

"Naomi."I finished. He smiled, straightening his attitude upright as he ran his finger's breadth through his slightly disheveled hair.

"Ah, courteous to encounter 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 stratum, which I don't want to miss."I said, glancing over in the far distance towards the hold up group of students trudging down the yearn corridor. Kaden shrugged, flashing a crooked smile.

"Me too, but hey ! Maybe we might see each other again, y'know, in class."He laughed, stuffing his hands in his air hole. I honestly am bad at talking to multitude, so I only nodded and smiled before turning and walking away, but of course of action not without waving goodbye, cause that'd just be uncivil. As I awkwardly strutted down the hall, I found myself letting out a intimation I'd been holding in. Who knew socializing could be so nervus wracking in college !

For the rest of the day, I followed the tremendous gang of students around, making sure to take in every contingent of the school day environment. The close thing I wanted to do was get lost and leave out a socio-economic class, which is easier said than done, since the school was huge. When we finally finished, I rushed to my car, ready to head back to my lieu and the comfort of my soft bed. I was already mentally mapping out a plan once I got back - strip to nothing but my underwear and shirt, order some delivery, and learn as much tv as I could before I passed out. It sounded like sweet heaven, and I couldn't possibly waiting. For the next 30 bit, I drove while listening to my music full blast as I jammed to my favorite playlist. It didn't take long to come to my place as I resided in an apartment composite in the vicinity of the university.

I parked my car in the undercover parking lot, making trusted not to contain the step on my way up, and instead hopped into the elevator like any other lazy person. I leaned against the English rampart, pushing for the 4th tier. While I waited for the doorway to close ever so slowly, I decided to consume this time 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 head up, not noticing the door had already shut, and slowly the numeral rose.

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

I jumped at the sudden voice to my left hand, letting out a little gasp while dropping my bag, spilling my belongings everywhere onto the lift floor.

"Oh, shoot.."I mumbled to myself, immediately dropping to my human knee and rushing to gather what has fallen from my bag. I didn't pain in the ass to look at the person, nor answer, but felt as they knelt by my side and joined me in my frantic attempt to piece up my mess.

"I'm so sorry, I'm really stupid-clumsy."They said. My hands came to a irksome occlusion, and I glanced over to meet the familiar hazel-green eyes. My jaw opened slightly, but was soon covered with a storm smiling of my own. I couldn't helper but find empty-headed inside while looking back at them.

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

"I'd honey to chat, but it seems we've got a crime scene here."He said, picking up an exploded ketchup packet, covering the floor and my bag. I felt so embarrassed, gosh, I should've cleared my bag, and maybe this wouldn't have been such a vainglorious spate than it originally was. I smiled shyly, trying my best conceal my cold-shoulder shame and humiliation as I reached over, taking the empty package 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 against the wall, wanting to just run away and obliterate 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 cheeks burning. I had no idea how he could make luminosity of this situation, but of course he wasn't the one to run out 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 speech could be exchanged, the lift doors opened at the nick. We arrived to the 4th floor. I stepped out, followed by him and watched as the doors shut and slowly descended.

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

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

"fountainhead, if you need anything, since we live on the Saami floor, just kick in me pink and I can serve with whatever !"He said as I stood there biting my lip, deep in thought.

"I think it'd be bettor if I'd just give you my telephone number, don't you think ?"I asked. Honestly, I didn't mind knocking, but the hallway was pretty retentive 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 grimace lightening up. He reached to his scoop, pulling out his phone, unlocking it and handing it to me. I opened a new contact and entered my number and figure before handing it back.

"There, I'll give you a call option if an axe murder attempt to kill me."

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

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


"Wow.."I breathed out, resting my back against the threshold once it was shut and locked. I dropped my bag onto the small mesa, along with my key and jacket, and proceeded to kick off my shoes to the side. I couldn't supporter but smile the more 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 takeaway. I continued to smile and silently laugh to myself, thinking that this school twelvemonth was going to be a good one, especially with my friend, Kaden. I could call up him my acquaintance at this power point, right ? I nodded to myself, assuring that we were in fact friends at this point now. Why else would we exchange routine ?

Oh, but only if I had known .