When I got to my apartment that evening, I began to ponder on the events of the day. Who was the girl that Alex was in love with? Oh, how I wish it was me. So, I began studying. This whole anatomy book wouldn't read itself for my finals, would It now? I studied till late. I lost track of time until my phone beeped. I had a dm on my Instagram account. It was from a dude whose username was '@c.e.e.r.e.a.l.' what a weird username.
I had never had a convo with this person, so I didn't know who it was.
Weird dude: Hey there.
Me: Uh… hi?
Weird dude: Wow! She replied! I didn't expect that.
At this point, I have a weird feeling that this dude knows me from somewhere. So, I check out his Insta profile. He has just a few pictures of himself. He looked really familiar but I couldn't pick where I had seen him.
Me: Yeah, I did. Why wouldn't I? I mean, I'm not a snub.
Weird dude: I'm Cyril.
Me: Oh. Hi Cyril. I'm Abby.
Cyril: nice to meet ya Abby.
Me: Nice to meet you too. Wanna tell me a bit 'bout yourself? Yunno it's weird talking to someone you don't know anything about.
Cyril: Oh, okay… Well, I love food, listening to RnB music especially at night with my headphones turned up and while I'm wrapped up in a fluffy blanket, watching anime and reading mangas and reading books in general. What about you?
Me: Well, I have exactly the same hobbies as you. We could pass for twins. Hehe.
Cyril: Ya don't say. That's so interesting to hear. What are your favorite animes?
Me: My hero Academia, demon Slayer and my favorite of all time, TOKYO GHOUL. My love for Kaneki knows no bounds.
Cyril: Wow! Those are my favorites too.
Me: So, I saw something interesting on one of your posts. Are you a student at Abraham Lincoln Memorial University?
Cyril: Yes, I'm a third-year medical student at Abraham Lincoln Memorial University.
Me: Wait. Did you say you're a third-year medical student at Abraham Lincoln Memorial University?
Cyril: Well, yea. I am.
Me: OMG! OMG!! OMG!!! I'M ALSO A THIRD YEAR MEDICAL STUDENT AT ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY!!
Cyril: Yea. I know.
Me: Wait. WHAT???
Cyril: I know you're a third-year medical student at university. I've seen you severally at school. We were lab partners in first year. I hope I'm not giving off stalker vibes. That's the last thing I want to do right now.
At this moment, I'm in complete and utter shock. This guy is tryna tell me that we've been attending the same school and the same classes for the past THREE YEARS!!!! And we were lab partners for the first year!! How did I forget him? What kind of a human being am I?
Me: Oh my gosh! I'm such a terrible person! How could I have forgotten you? I'm so sorry.
Cyril: Its okay. I'm used to being forgotten very easily. Being an introvert and all.
Me: I would like to make it up to you. Let's meet for a drink tomorrow at the coffee shop.
Cyril: really? You don't have to do all that. It's no biggie.
Me: No. I insist! Let's say after our classes tomorrow. Text me when you get there.
Cyril: Okay then. That's okay. Oh well, I'm getting a bit drowsy. I'll guess I'll talk to you tomorrow, yea?
Me: Yea, sure. Good night then.
Cyril: Good night.
I look at the time and I realize its 11:45pm and I have a class and a test which I haven't studied for early tomorrow morning. So, I continue studying but I can't help thinking back to my conversation with Cyril. What did he mean by he's used to being forgotten by people? Maybe he had had a few bad experiences dealing with people. Maybe someone really dear to him decided to leave and unintentionally forgot about him. Only God knows. Get a hold of yourself, Girl! Why are you so bothered about a dude you just met over the Gram about an hour ago! I thought to myself. Get your head back in your books. You have a very important test tomorrow morning! And with that I got back to studying.
The next morning, my alarm clock rang at 4:30am. I opened my eyes I looked at the ceiling of my rom which I decorated with glow-in-the-dark stars arranged in the patterns of my favorite constellations. Orion, Ursa Majora, and my favorite signs of the zodiac. Orion was right above my bed such that whenever I look up above my bed, he would be right in my face. He has sorta been my only companion for as long as I can remember. Well, let's just say ever since I started going to school here. I live alone off-campus though. Not because no one wants to be my roommate but because I love my privacy and I love peace and quiet. I honestly do not have the strength to keep up with another person living in the house with me. I'm more of an introvert and my social battery runs out pretty quickly especially if I'm not with my friends or people that I'm familiar with. So, I went to take a shower and start getting myself ready for school.
While I was having a breakfast of a granola bar and coffee, I was writing out my schedule for the day. I had classes, study group and a bunch of other things to do. I checked my phone and saw a bunch of notifications. I had a lot of emails especially reminders to pay my bills. I really had to find a job to pay off as many of my bills as I could. I couldn't rely on my parents forever you know. They also had a bunch of things to take care of at home too including their mortgage and the loan they took for the newest car they just got. How many cars do two middle aged people need in their lives? They have 5 cars already. One would think they are keeping the cars for their other children but I'm the only kid they have. Anyway, I can't keep asking them for money every time. Even though they have lots and lots of it. I roll my eyes at the thought of how they spend extravagantly just because they can. But then, I can't tell how they decide to use their money. I mean, it's their money. So, I add a job-hunting session to my schedule.
Just then, I receive, a DM on Instagram. Its from Cyril. The dude I met yesterday. "Oh, my goodness!!" I scream. "I forgot to add my rendezvous with Cyril to my schedule."
I do that quickly to avoid forgetting again. I open the dm from Cyril.
Cyril: Hey there! Good morning.
Me: Hey! Good morning.
Cyril: You seem to be very cheery today. Someone must've woken up on the right side of her bed😉
Me: Haha, very funny. I'm always cheery.
Cyril: Okay then. Well about our rendezvous today.... Something's come up and sadly I wouldn't be able to make it today.
Me: Oh, wow!
Cyril: Yeah, let's do it another time.
I felt like a million pins were stuck into me at once. I was so sad. I had hoped We'd be able to meet today and I'd be able to atone for my misdeeds.
Cyril: Hello? You still there?
Me: Yeah I am. I just a lil bit sad. I'd hoped to meet you today and talk.
Cyril: Don't be. I'm the one who's schedule destroyed our plans.
Me: it's okay. Anyway I've got to run now I think I'm running late for class. Bye!
And I logged out. I was running late so I went to take a shower, threw on a big hoodie and my favorite jeans and sneakers got into my car and sped off to class. I got to class just in time to see
Alex and Alice talking. I could only hope it was nothing more than a very platonic friendship. I walked into the classroom hoping they wouldn't see me. "Abi!" I heard Alex call out. Damn! They saw me I thought to myself. "Come over! I saved you a seat." He said.
I walked over to them and I saw a glint of disappointment on Alice's face. That surprised me because I'd never imagine that Alice would be sad to see me. I mean she was literally my best friend. She was my Ally. That's what I used to call her when we were little an I couldn't pronounce her name fully. "Hey guys. Good morning. How're y'all doing?" I said as cheerfully as I could. "We're good. Ehh, you look terrible. Those eye bags are so bad." Said Alice. "Yeah, tell me about it." I said. "You look stressed out. You need to rest sometimes too, you know." Alex said cupping my face in his large hand and twirling the tips of my hair. My heart was racing at a speed of a gazillion miles per second. I was scared it was going to explode.
"Uhhh, hello?! Earth to Abi! What's going on here?" Alice said snapping us back to reality. We composed ourselves. I blushed furiously. My ears were hot. If not for the color of my skin, they would have been as red as tomatoes. The professor walked in and started the class.
I look to my left and see this piercing green eyes staring at me. His gaze was so electrifying and seemed to bored into my soul. It was so warm yet cold. It felt like I could see deep into his soul. I was tapped By Alex "hey, where's your mind?" "Huh, is the class over?" I asked absentmindedly. "where's your mind? I've been trying to get your attention. We're going to Grab something to eat. Wanna come along?"he said. I coulda sworn I heard an animalistic growl. "Mine!" "Did you hear that?" I asked. "Hear what?" "Mmm, nevermind. And about getting food, I don't think I can. I'm not feeling up to it." I answered. "Okay" he said looking a lil bit downcast. "We'll just grab you something" Alice said looking very excited. She grabbed him and they hurried off…
I looked back to look where Mr. Green eyes was sitting and he wasn't there anymore. It was like he'd just vanished into thin air. Oh well, I was a lil bit sad because I let Alex go when he was obviously trying to get along with me. I'm such an idiot. I said to myself.
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