Evan's and I relationship had always remained the same ever since we were nipper, but by the metre I entered high up school, affair changed for the bettor and the worst. Evan was 3 years honest-to-goodness than me and a senior at the time, along with his brother Greg. The school we attended was much smaller than most, and a lot of our classes where combined among each class story. 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 in effect of buddies. But you all know how high schoolhouse is - a total bitch.

Halfway through the live on semester, rumors were spread like fire. I was the last to catch 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 girlfriend for to a greater extent than a calendar month - who happened to be my outflank supporter. It was definitely voiceless to swallow knowing it was true. I'd been back stabbed by two of my most well swear friends, but I don't regret the realness check it gave the both of us.

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

Over the following few years, I finally graduated, and was soon prepping to live at the luxuriousness of the Harvard University, and had long forgotten Evan.. or so I thought.


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It was pupil predilection and the faculty were introducing themselves as us scholar sat in the auditorium, completely bored. I sat in the far back surrounded by alien while often scanning the faces in the crowd to distract the dull introductions. 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 orison before I stood up among the others and headed for the issue. Everything was a little chaotic, as everyone pushed and piled in crowded descent. I was definitely on the incline of being shoved, but managed to keep my balance wheel when suddenly, the twist was knocked out of me !

I didn't recall what exactly happened, but all I knew was that I was kneeling over, heaving as mortal was by my incline profusely apologizing like there was no tomorrow. I couldn't make out any coherent words at the here and now 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, capable to breath.

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

I pulled myself together, exhaling a long breath before looking up to meet their optic. I opened my backtalk to recommence a generic phrase of ‘ oh, I'm fine, thank you,'but my vocalization was caught in my throat. 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 indisputable I'll be better soon."I stuttered a bit, my nerve combustion. Oh god, I was acting like I was in mediate schooltime again. They smiled sheepishly, rubbing the back of their neck.

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

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

"Ah, Nice to foregather 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 discipline out where they'll have division, which I don't want to miss."I said, glancing over in the far space towards the terminal group of bookman trudging down the retentive corridor. Kaden shrugged, flashing a round-backed smile.

"Me too, but hey ! Maybe we might see each early again, y'know, in class."He laughed, stuffing his hands in his pockets. I honestly am bad at talking to hoi polloi, so I only nodded and smiled before turning and walking away, but of track not without waving goodbye, campaign that'd just be rude. As I awkwardly strutted down the residence, I found myself letting out a breath I'd been holding in. Who knew socializing could be so cheek wracking in college !

For the relaxation of the day, I followed the enormous camp of student around, making sure to take in every item of the schooling surroundings. The close affair I wanted to do was get lost and lack a class, which is light said than done, since the school was huge. When we finally finished, I rushed to my car, ready to steer back to my space and the comfort of my soft bed. I was already mentally mapping out a plan once I got back - cartoon strip to nothing but my underwear and shirt, Order some saving, and check as much tv as I could before I passed out. It sounded like gratifying heaven, and I couldn't possibly time lag. For the succeeding 30 moment, I drove while listening to my euphony full blast as I jammed to my favorite playlist. It didn't take long to arrive to my place as I resided in an apartment complex in the neighbourhood of the university.

I parked my car in the resistance parking lot, making sure not to take the stairs on my way up, and instead hopped into the elevator like any other lazy person. I leaned against the side paries, pushing for the 4th level. While I waited for the room access to close ever so slowly, I decided to take this clip 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 lifespan depended on it, and lifted my head up, not noticing the doorway had already shut, and slowly the number rose.

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

I jumped at the sudden vocalisation to my left hand, letting out a lowly gasp while dropping my bag, spilling my property everywhere onto the elevator floor.

"Oh, shoot.."I mumbled to myself, immediately dropping to my knees and rushing to get together what has fallen from my bag. I didn't bother to look at the person, nor answer, but felt as they knelt by my slope and joined me in my phrenetic endeavour to peck up my mess.

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

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

"I'd passion to chat, but it seems we've got a crime scene here."He said, picking up an exploded ketchup packet, covering the story and my bag. I felt so embarrassed, gosh, I should've cleared my bag, and maybe this wouldn't have been such a bountiful slew than it originally was. I smiled shyly, trying my best conceal my slight shame and chagrin 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 enshroud at how mortified I was. Kaden seemed so skillful, 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 nerve burning at the stake. I had no estimate how he could make light 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 words could be exchanged, the lift doors opened at the dent. We arrived to the 4th trading floor. I stepped out, followed by him and watched as the doors shut and slowly descended.

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

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

"wellspring, if you need anything, since we live on the Saame storey, just give me ping and I can help with whatever !"He said as I stood there biting my lip, cryptical in thought.

"I think it'd be undecomposed if I'd just give you my number, don't you think ?"I asked. Honestly, I didn't brain 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 phone, unlocking it and handing it to me. I opened a new striking and entered my identification number and name before handing it back.

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

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

We both burst into unruly laughter as we both set off for our apartment, waving back at each other before entering out elbow room.


"Wow.."I breathed out, resting my backrest against the door once it was shut and locked. I dropped my bag onto the small board, along with my keys and jacket, and proceeded to kick off my skid to the side. I couldn't aid 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, cook to dial some Chinese takeout food. I continued to smile and silently laugh to myself, thinking that this shoal year was going to be a goodness one, especially with my admirer, Kaden. I could call him my friend at this peak, right ? I nodded to myself, assuring that we were in fact protagonist at this spot now. Why else would we switch numbers ?

Oh, but only if I had known .