Chapter-8

As soon as school ends I go to the cafe to meet Austin. I can see him sitting at the table and I just can't stop blushing. I walk towards him and he notices me. He gets up and walks up to me and I was assuming that he will hug me but instead he kisses me. I was startled by this. I look up to him, speechless and confused. I didn't know what to say.

"What's wrong? We are dating aren't we, so that lips of your belong to me now he says rubbing his thumb on my lower lip."

I just smiled and sat across him.

"How was your day?" he asks

"Exhausting, there's a lot of work given to us since our final exams are near." I say

I don't want him to know that I'm almost failing my classes, so I just change the subject. But the thing was I didn't know what else to ask about. There was a buzz sound and it was from Austin's phone. Looks like that saved the awkward silence between us.

"Oh looks like I got to take this call. Julia, do you mind ordering for us?" He says as he gets up and goes out.

He left in a rush that I forgot to ask what he wanted. I just go to the counter and meet Charlotte there.

"Hey there!" She greets me cheerfully

"Hi."

"So are you and Austin together?"

"Yes." I say as I blush

She gives a concern look but she covers it up with a fake smile.

"Anyways what do you want to order?"

"Um I'll just have a black coffee and for Austin...I don't know."

"I'll get him one of his regulars." She says and gives me a smile.

Probably my cue to get out of her face and take a seat at my table.

I took a seat and wondered where Austin was. Who was he talking to? Why did he have to go out to take that call?

Ugh I hate that I'm over thinking all this. It's probably noting. Yeah it's nothing.

I can see Charlotte approaching our table with our order.

"Where's Austin?" She asks

"He stepped out to take a call."

"Okay well here's your ord-"

She stops mid sentence and looks outside.

"Sorry I need to meet someone. If you need anything else you can ask." She says and leaves

"Sorry about that. The call lasted a while." Austin says as he sits across me

"It's alright" I give him a reassuring smile.

"Oh how'd you know this is what I wanted?"

"I didn't, Charlotte said this was one of your regulars." I tell him

While he was digging into his food I spot Charlotte outside the window with some guy. I couldn't see their face since their back was turned toward me but it somehow felt like I knew that person just by looking at their back. I know, it's a weird thought.

We spent the next couple of minutes talking about random stuff and showing each other some funny pictures we found on the internet. It was getting late and I needed to get back home before my mom finds out that I've been spending a lot of time outside after school hours.

Austin insisted that he walk me home but I refused and told him he didn't have to do that. I felt bad saying that but I had to. Something about him today has changed. Like we didn't share the same energy we usually do, especially after the phone call. I didn't want to go there again so I try not to think about it.

I wasn't able to sleep last night. It's like every time I drift off to sleep I get some kind of visions. I don't remember what they were but I know it was something about Austin. Something he did maybe?

Trying to figure this out, I spent the whole time in bed and before I knew it I saw light coming from my window so I looked at my phone and it was 5:43. I give out a exhausted sigh and decide to get out of bed. I had enough time to get to school so I start getting ready. I also head downstairs for breakfast but I wasn't feeling hungry yet. Since I had time, I walk to school and by the time I reach there it was 7:20. I noticed that there were already few students here, probably to work on their club activities I guess. I was walking towards my locker when I felt a tap on my shoulder. It was Lugh!

"Morning Julia!" He says

"Hi! What are you doing here so early?" I say surprised

"I had to come early to fill out some forms but there was no one there so I decided to get some breakfast first. What about you?"

"Oh I woke up early so I decided why not be early for once you know." I say

"Well I got some extra doughnuts and some fruit refreshers. Want to keep me company?" He says

I couldn't resist the delicious smell and I started to feel hungry. There was still lot of time till 1st period so I agree.

We are at the cafeteria and we talk about his school and what we want to do after graduation. The last thing I wanted to discuss was about what I wanted to do after graduation.

"I don't know" I say

He must have seen a look of pure anguish flash across my face because he stopped eating and just stared at me.

"Is your mom shipping you off to a boot camp or something?" He teased

Instead of answering, I just took a big bite of my doughnut and chewed, trying not to look as annoyed as I felt. I already blabbed way too much about my pathetic life to him.

"I wish they were shipping me off to a boot camp" I finally say

"What is it that you like to do?" He says as he smiles at me softly.

I am both interested in psychology and fashion design but since I find it difficult to pass my psychology class, fashion designing should do it.

"I do like Fashion designing" I say

"That's amazing!" He adds

"I know but since its senior year, I never really have time to do what I used to love."

"It's alright. I would love to see some of your designs. I have an aunt in Washington and she works with famous designers around the world. I'm sure if I talk to her she might give you an internship to work with her, and you can also travel along with her! Isn't it exiting?" He says with a big smile

I was literally speechless. Why would he want to help me? That was a great opportunity for me. Basically one of those once in a life time ones. I don't know what to do.