Evan's and I relationship had always remained the Same ever since we were minor, but by the time I entered mellow school, things changed for the secure and the worst. Evan was 3 years Old than me and a fourth-year at the clock time, along with his brother Greg. The school we attended was much pocket-size than most, and a lot of our classes where combined among each level point. Coincidently, I shared most of my periods with Evan, but not Greg. I hung out with Evan and Greg mostly, and introduced some of my friends to our group. We all became buddies, the best of buddies. But you all know how gamey school is - a sum bitch.

Halfway through the terminal semester, rumors were spread like flame. I was the last to view wind of the word, 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 month - who happened to be my best admirer. It was definitely intemperately to swallow knowing it was rightful. I'd been back stabbed by two of my virtually well trusted Friend, but I don't regret the reality check it gave the both of us.

I spent the quietus of the school year narrowly avoiding Evan at all costs, no subject 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 voiceless, but looking back, it was probably for the best.

Over the side by side few year, I finally graduated, and was soon prepping to inhabit at the sumptuosity of the Harvard University, and had long forgotten Evan.. or so I thought.


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It was student orientation and the faculty were introducing themselves as us students sat in the auditorium, completely bored. I sat in the far back surrounded by alien while often scanning the faces in the crowd to cark the dull instauration. As far as I knew, nobody I knew attended or was attending John 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 exit. Everything was a little chaotic, as everyone pushed and piled in crowded lines. I was definitely on the side of being shoved, but managed to keep my equipoise when suddenly, the wind was knocked out of me !

I didn't think of 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 word at the import as the stranger finally pulled me up and out of everyones way. I stood against the paries for a few minutes before I regained my calmness, able to breath.

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

I pulled myself together, exhaling a hanker breath before looking up to foregather their eyes. I opened my mouthpiece to recommence a generic phrase of ‘ oh, I'm fine, thank you,'but my voice was caught in my pharynx. It wasn't necessarily a terrible flavour. However, I cleared my throat after realizing I hadn't said anything while dumbly staring at them.

"Oh, i-it's okay, I'm certainly I'll be amend soon."I stuttered a bit, my cheeks burning. Oh god, I was acting like I was in middle schooling again. They smiled sheepishly, rubbing the back of their neck.

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

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

"Ah, squeamish to satisfy 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 contain out where they'll have division, which I don't want to miss."I said, glancing over in the far length towards the last group of students trudging down the long corridor. Kaden shrugged, flashing a curve smile.

"Me too, but hey ! Maybe we might see each other again, y'experience, in class."He laughed, stuffing his bridge player in his pockets. I honestly am bad at talking to people, so I only nodded and smiled before turning and walking away, but of course not without waving goodbye, suit that'd just be rude. 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 nervus wracking in college !

For the relief of the day, I followed the enormous pack of students around, making certain to submit in every item of the schoolhouse environment. The last affair I wanted to do was get lost and miss a class, which is easier said than done, since the schoolhouse was huge. When we finally finished, I rushed to my car, quick to manoeuver back to my place and the puff of my soft bed. I was already mentally mapping out a programme once I got back - strip to nothing but my underwear and shirt, order some delivery, and watch as much tv as I could before I passed out. It sounded like sweetened heaven, and I couldn't possibly waiting. For the next 30 second, I drove while listening to my music full gust as I jammed to my preferred playlist. It didn't take long to arrive to my place as I resided in an apartment building complex in the vicinity of the university.

I parked my car in the underground parking lot, making sure not to take the stair on my way up, and instead hopped into the elevator like any other slothful person. I leaned against the side wall, pushing for the 4th floor. While I waited for the doorway to conclude ever so slowly, I decided to take this time to dig through my excruciatingly painfully messy bag in lookup 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 doors had already shut, and slowly the numbers game rose.

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

I jumped at the sudden voice to my left wing, letting out a diminished gasp while dropping my bag, spilling my holding 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 infliction to look at the person, nor reply, but felt as they knelt by my side and joined me in my delirious attempt to pick up my mess.

"I'm so drab, I'm really stupid-clumsy."They said. My hands came to a tardily stop, and I glanced over to meet the familiar hazel-green eyes. My jaw opened slightly, but was soon covered with a surprised grinning of my own. I couldn't help but feel giddy inside while looking back at them.

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

"I'd love to chat, but it seems we've got a law-breaking aspect here."He said, picking up an burst ketchup parcel, covering the floor and my bag. I felt so humiliated, gosh, I should've cleared my bag, and maybe this wouldn't have been such a bigger mess than it originally was. I smiled shyly, trying my expert conceal my slight disgrace and humiliation as I reached over, taking the discharge 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 headway against the wall, wanting to just run away and cover at how necrose I was. Kaden seemed so nice, and I was are he wouldn't want anything to do with a pig 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 approximation how he could make Inner Light of this office, but of path he wasn't the one to disgorge his bag.

"well, thank you for helping me with..this."I pulled my bag up, swinging it up and pulling it against my eubstance. Kaden nodded, standing up beside me. Before anymore words could be exchanged, the elevator doorway opened at the nick. We arrived to the 4th floor. I stepped out, followed by him and watched as the room access shut and slowly descended.

"I live at the end of this hall, 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 face-to-face direction.

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

"fountainhead, if you need anything, since we live on the Sami floor, just give me pick apart and I can avail with whatever !"He said as I stood there biting my lip, recondite in thought.

"I think it'd be better if I'd just give you my telephone number, don't you think ?"I asked. Honestly, I didn't thinker knock, but the hall was pretty recollective 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 pocket, pulling out his telephone, unlocking it and handing it to me. I opened a new inter-group communication and entered my number and epithet before handing it back.

"There, I'll give you a call if an axe murder tries to toss off me."

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

We both burst into ungovernable laugh as we both set off for our apartments, waving back at each other 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 table, along with my Key and cap, and proceeded to kick off my shoes to the side. I couldn't assistant 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 takeout. I continued to smile and silently laugh to myself, thinking that this school day year was going to be a good one, especially with my friend, Kaden. I could anticipate him my friend at this period, right ? I nodded to myself, assuring that we were in fact friends at this point now. Why else would we exchange numbers ?

Oh, but only if I had known .