Zane's pov
I honestly don't know what my problem is. I keep thinking about Avelyn and I can't explain it. Maybe it's because I already think she's the one dying and my mum literally told me to look out for her. Maybe it's pity. Maybe it's guilt. Maybe I'm overthinking. I don't even know. I just feel like I need to be around her, or at least make sure she's not getting stressed by idiots like Cole.
So there I was, walking toward the girls' dorm like an idiot. I even had the nerve to ask someone for her room number. I don't know what I'm doing. I just know I want to invite her to the cabin party so she doesn't end up alone or something. Or maybe I don't want her hanging around the wrong people. I can't tell. My brain is a mess.
I stood in front of the building and sighed. This is the same girls' dorm I swore I wouldn't enter again. All because of my ex. That girl almost drained me mentally and financially for someone who claimed she "loved" me. Over the summer, I found out she was basically using me for the Wilder name and money. So yeah, stepping into this dorm again feels like a joke.
But here I am anyway, walking in like I don't have sense, just because of a girl I barely even know.
I don't like feeling this way. It feels like I'm crossing lines I didn't even plan to cross. But I kept going, one step after the other, and before I knew it I was standing in front of her door like some lost delivery boy.
And all I could think was, how did I even get here?
Contemplating whether to knock or just turn back, my ex saw me standing in front of Avelyn's door and she flashed me that devilish smirk of hers.
"What's up boy, you're lost or something?" she teased, maybe it's because she knows how much I loved her and probably not over her she's decides to taunt me. I didn't want to have more of her nonsense I decided to knock anyway.
" Hold on Karl, will be out in a minute" A voice said from the other end of the door. Karl? Was she expecting Karl? I was about to turn around to leave when I heard the door open and the person who came out wasn't exactly my favorite. Lilian. How could I have missed that she and Avelyn are probably roommates. Of course, she's started throwing herself at guys on her first day.
"Is Avelyn in there?" I asked trying not to show my disgust on my face
"So you two are this close?" she asked and I could feel anger in her voice
" I don't know what you're on about I just asked a.….. I didn't finish what I was about to say when she went back into the room, only to be back seconds later dragging Avelyn by her hair.
"Hey, what's wrong with you?" I asked the disgust and anger I was trying to hide earlier evident in my voice as I freed Avelyn's hair from her clasp.
" I thought you said y'all weren't close and it was a misunderstanding, now explain why he's here whore" Lilian asked at the top of her voice facing Lilian which had caused almost everyone in the dorm watching us. Gosh, I hate drama.
" What are you even talking about? Stop acting crazy girl!" I said and I tried touching Avelyn's hair to help straighten it but she stepped away from me.
" I don't know why he's here Lily!" Avelyn said her voice was threatening to break down
" You don't know? You're such a snake vee!" Lilian hissed and spat on her face.
" Lily can you stop all this? We shouldn't let misunderstandings ruin our friendship" Avelyn said crying.
" Yeah, go ahead cry! Play that victim card that's what you are so good at!" Lilian sneered and I almost lost it when I heard a voice I need not to turn around to know who it belonged to.
" Are you two girls fighting over Zane?" Bianca, my ex-girlfriend asked and I could hear gasps and gossip immediately. Yeah, I just made it to the school hot news.
" What nonsense are you talking about? I barely know any of them for them to fight over me! And what happens with me is any of your concern!" I shunned her and she opened her mouth then closed it unsure of what to say.
"What's going on over here?" Karl's voice echoed in the passage. He stopped beside me facing Lilian.
"Let's go, Karl, I can't stand any of this bullshit anymore" she said and locked arms with him then left the dorm. I turned to Avelyn, perhaps to get an explanation from her but she walked towards her door, stopped before going inside "Don't come near me anymore" she said and before I could respond she slammed the door on me.
" What are you all staring at?" I shouted at the bystanders and the crowd dispersed leaving only me in the passage. I feel like an idiot. I left the girls' dorm for the cabin party, I really need alcohol to clear my head.
...…Avelyn's pov...…
I've been on my bed since I left the class, thinking about what I did to Lilian that made her snap at me. A few hours later, the door creaked open and it was Lilian, I sat up on my bed in the
hopes of having a conversation.
"Hey Lily" I said making my voice as sweet as I could but she didn't answer, she moved to her side of the room and started going through her wardrobe.
" I was hoping we could talk, you know for me to know why you acted that way in the class" I said
" You know what you did but if you need a reminder then I'll remind you, why the heck was Zane talking to you? He even hugged you! You seduced him, didn't you?" She glared out in anger as she spoke. I smiled knowing it was all a big misunderstanding.
" My jealous girl, trust me you've misunderstood everything! I didn't hug him, he hugged me and pushed him away immediately, and for him talking to me, I think it was out of pity. Seduce him? Girl I ain't even half nice dressed as you do baby put your mind at rest, I'm not after you guy" I jokingly explained and she smiled. Gosh only god knows how much I've missed those smiles
" I'm sorry I misunderstood you" she said coming over to hug me. "It's fine" I said in between the hug.
" I'm going to this cabin party with Karl, wanna tag along?" she asked
"Karl? Who's Karl? You made a new friend?" I asked
"Well yeah" she shrugged
"I'm not sure I want to go, I just want to stay indoor" I replied and she nodded in understanding before moving to get ready.
She was almost ready when we heard a knock on the door, she was excited to go meet Karl only for her to see Zane at the door asking for me! Now I don't think I can convince her that this is a misunderstanding, I don't even know why he's here for me!
I was still in my thoughts when all of a sudden I got pulled by my hair. I was called a whore because of him! Got spat on because of him! And the one being the most is hurting my best friend who probably thinks something is going on between us, when I barely even know him.
I won't jeopardise my relationship with my best friend cause of a guy. Never. I feel really hurt that my bestie didn't trust me enough to believe me.
I was in my own turmoil of feelings, when he was about to stop me to talk to me after Lilian already walked away. I don't want to have anything to do with him so I warned him not to ever come near me again then slammed the door on him.
I don't think I can survive this school, just the first day, the bond with my best friend of 7 years is being shaken.