11

"So where were you?" Rosemary asked me that next morning at breakfast.

"I was studying," I lied quickly.

"Oh," she mused and added, "you were out late."

"Coffee shop down the street," I explained as she picked at her eggs. "You okay?"

"I'm fine," she smiled as whatever her inner issues were faded from the surface. "Gotta go turn in a paper early, I'll catch you later!"

I watched her bound off in a metallic blue romper and offwhite laced combat boots. If only I could pull off something like that, I thought to myself.

Today was my I don't give a fuck day and was represented clearly. Yoga pants and a hoodie. Any girl knew what that usually implied when they were wearing something so dull... Hopefully Hayden would get the hint and wouldn't try anything.

The thought of Hayden sent my heart racing. Last night seemed just like the dream but I knew it wasn't. My lips were slightly puffy from all the kissing we had done and I knew my body was craving his electrifying touch.

And wouldn't you know my first class passed by in a breeze. We watched an episode of Shark Tank in my business class which none of us complained about. Maybe college wouldn't be too bad after all.

'Now if I can just get through history without Hayden asking me anything,' I sighed and slumped into his room. There were already a few students setting up and I sat down silently while pulling out my books and notes.

Hayden walked in with his tie slightly misplaced and I was itching to fix it for him. Why did he look flustered?

Not trying to make it obvious that I was looking at him, I instead went and pulled out my phone to text him.

What's wrong, you seem flustered or something? Dash <3

I heard the ping as he set his breifcase down along with the papers he had been carrying to look at his phone. Without looking at me, he quickly replied and set it back down.

The familiar buzz went off on my phone as I looked down and tried to make it not look that obvious that I was on my phone, just so no one thought otherwise.

I'm fine babe, just had a late start this morning. No thanks to last night I believe ;-) Hayden <3

My cheeks burned as I held back a gasp and looked up to see more students had filed in while my mind had been in it's own little world. Damn this was already intoxicating and I was just texting him! My wanting for this man was so unhealthy.

"I graded your papers everyone. They're pretty good, so not so much and some better than most," he admitted.

Slowly the papers were passed back and I quickly got mine without daring to look him in the eye.

Staring at my paper I saw it read an 83! What!

Glancing at the blue pen he used, which seemed less demeaning then red, it circled things here and there. A note was at the bottom.

Dasha, you paper was overall good but your arguments were very weak. (He underlined very multiple times). You need more information to back up what you're saying.

Hayden

I smiled slightly, I bet no one else had Hayden written across their paper like I did. It was a small innocent gesture that meant the world to me.

"So like I said, you can always email me or ask me after class about your papers if necessary." He paused briefly and regarded some of the love struck girls, "but only if it's a legitimate question regarding your paper."

Well I did have a legitimate question but I'm sure some students did too... Guess I'll just email or text him about it later.

Honestly I'm not sure what happened after that, I was just not in the mood. When he dismissed class I just got up and walked out without a second glance. There had already been a line forming around the man.

"Unbelievable," I muttered and went to grab a Gatorade from the vending machine.

It was obvious that I was jealous but part of me knew I could deal with it. I had him to myself and no one knew!

My phone buzzed again as I noticed a text coming in from him.

Everything okay? You seem upset... :( Hayden <3

I felt my anger spike and my heart constrict. How could I have two different emotions running through me right now!

I just sighed and turned my phone off before walking back to my dorm. I wasn't going to deal with this today, was it going to piss him off? Oh yeah, it was. But I'm a girl for crying out loud who gets moody sometimes and he was just going to have to deal with it.

Rose walked in a few minutes later and shook her head, "I've been trying to call you."

"Why?" I looked up.

"Well it's not a big deal now, but I was going to run some errands and wanted to know if you wanted to join me."

"Sorry Rose," I sighed. "Just haven't really been in the mood to do anything today."

"I see that," she murmured. "I'll go get us some coffee, maybe that'll cheer you up."

She walked out and I just rubbed my eyes wearily. I wasn't trying to be a pessimist today, it was my damn hormones raging!

When my phone turned back on, I saw I had three email notifications and two missed calls from Rose.

I pulled up my inbox and saw all three were from Hayden. Jeez, clingy much?

From: Hayden Blaze

Subject: what's wrong?

3:30 pm

Dasha,

I hope I haven't upset you in some way. Seeing as you didn't return my text I figured you're either studying or ignoring me...

Hayden

The next two were basically, "baby what's wrong?" I tried not to scream in frustration because I just needed time to myself but he was nearly suffocating me!

I replied to his text,

Sorry not feeling good today... Wasn't trying to upset you. Btw, I need to ask you about my paper sometime when you're not being flocked by the plastic Barbie doll mob. Dasha

"Hey," Rose came back in with two coffees.

"What's that?" I asked picking up my cup.

"Someone paid in advance for it, why?" She glanced at me weird.

I smiled at seeing the heart that was on my cupholder. "Oh nothing, that was nice of whoever it was."

"Mhm, saved me six bucks," Rose went off and then turned on her computer to begin homework.

"I'll be right back," I murmured and walked out while checking my phone.

Hope you enjoy your coffee sweetheart, feel better okay. And let me know if I can do anything else? Hayden <3

I smiled and texted back,

Thank you for the coffee. You didn't have to do that, mind getting me? Just want to be in your arms right now. Dasha <3

I sipped my coffee and realized it was a pumpkin hazelnut latte! My favorite!

Sure baby, can you head over to the gym? I'm over there. Hayden <3

See you there <3

I walked slowly towards the gym and wished I had changed or something. This outfit wasn't helping to improve my mood now that I was going to spend some alone time with him.

Hayden was by his car when I got to the parking lot. It was evident he had been working out and was sweating, but he looked so sexy.

I held my tongue as I walked over and got into the car before anyone noticed. He slipped in on his side and began driving back towards his place.

"Do you have a fever?" He asked gently and helped me out of the car.

"No," I said softly and went to sit on the couch.

"I need to shower real quick," he faltered for a moment as if leaving me alone would make me more sick.

"I'll be here," I reassured him as he nodded and went upstairs.

It was more peaceful being at his place. I stretched out on the couch and laid my head on a indigo pillow that matched the walls. Before I knew it, I was asleep.