chapter 8

Chapter 8

Love or Fascination??

We reached her apartment and I didn't knew how I would kill time, but I was sure Nyla would find a way.

I was laying on my bed ,when there was a soft knock on my door

"Come in"  I said

Nyla came in a nude coloured tank top and black sweats, her dirty blonde hair in a high ponytail.

"Kace, I've got my dance class to attend. If you wanna go somewhere, spare keys are in the drawer.I'll be back by 8 , 8:30 at most. "She said

So she dances too.

Is there anything that she isn't into?

I nodded and she left. Now I have 3 hours to kill, alone.

I had been laid back on my bed. Replaying whatever happened today.

We went to her secret place, I had lunch with her friends and I've got to accept even when I wasn't someone to chat with them, I could tell they were quite nice people.

Nyla had a genuine smile the whole time she was with her gang.

They actually tried to accept me, except I've got this bloody habit of snapping at people and being way too straightforward than needed.

I guess this is the habit why i don't have friends except Mike.

Whom are you kidding Kace? You pushed everyone out. You never wanted to be close to anyone after how you killed your father-

My phone rang. Ahh! Mike. Speak of the devil

"Hey bro!"

"Hey. How is aunt Julia?" I asked

"Mom is better. Just need some rest."

"That's good"

"Kace.?"he seemed unsure of something

"Yep?"

"I'm sorry"he said. He was referring to having me locked out of my own house.

I mentally laughed.

How ironic it was. He was sorry for a best thing that ever happened to me.

Meeting Nyla was a miracle. She was the first one I smiled for ,in so long.

She was the first one I didn't felt like pushing away.

She was the first one whom I clicked with after what felt like an eternity.

She was the first one I laughed with in these 8 hell long years.

"Kace? You're not angry, right ? I didn't intend to stay long. I'm sorry" he said in a breath

"Mike! Calm down. I'm not at all angry" I laughed at his freaked out expression

"Kace! Are you laughing? That's been 7 years I heard that sound" now he was shocked

"8" I corrected "and I'm fine. Don't worry"

"Where are you staying by the way"

"Do I have to reply?" I cringed

"Yep. Speak up dude" I knew Mike since last 15 years of my life and I know him to be persistent enough not to let go easily. So I let in

"I'm at Nyla's"

"Wait! What?" He practically yelled i

"Mike! Calm down"

"Kace. Are you serious? You're living with the girl who is crush of more than half of the Seattle University? Is there anything going between you too? How could I not see that-" now he was being hectic

"Hey, hey,hey. Its nothing like that. She turned out to be Philly's bestie's younger sis. Cousin actually. And she just offered me to stay here until you return" I explained

"So there's nothing else?"he asked

"Nope"I replied

"Nothing? You sure?" Either he could read my mind or he had pretty good sixth senses

"Nahh"

"Not from her side, atleast" I added

"What about your side Kace?" I knew it. He won't let it go. But right now he was the only one who could help me sort out what was in my head.

"I don't know really. She seemed different from others. Every other girl around , sorry for  bluntness but, throws themselves at me. It feels like I'm a piece of meat ,lying between a pack of wolves. On other hand she doesn't make me feel like that. She doesn't drool over me, like all she wants is my body. She looks at me like just like she looks at all her friends. She doesn't make me feel like a material, she treats me like a human." I said too much and I regretted it

"Go on"Mike coaxed

"Mike!" I warned

"Dude, she is the first girl ,after everything ,I've heard you talking like this. Infact she is the first girl I've ever heard you talking about like this. Actually she's the first girl you've been talking about after Dracy. Infact you never talked like this even about Dracy. And after everything you never even talked, let alone discuss a girl. I'm surprised Nyla had such an effect on you in such a short time"

He was right. Dracy was the only girl I ever thought about. But it was all before the accident after which my life completely changed. After that horrible day, I isolated myself from everyone.

"I wonder how would Nyla react once she realises that I'm a monster. How I killed my own dad an-"

"Kace. Shut these fucking thoughts up. Firstly you're not any monster or something. Whatever happened, it wasn't your fault. Secondly as much as I know Nyla, she is much more mature than judging you for whatever happened"

"Maybe you're right. She is the first person I opened up this soon too. She isn't like others who fake up to be  lively and cheery. She always has a casual vibe around her. No doubt half of the college is mad over her and you know the fun fact, even the girls who are jealous of her seemed to be attracted towards her-"

"Kace! You need a psychiatrist. I left you for two days and you're talking like a lovesick pup"

"Lovesick? Naw. I'm just fascinated. She is truly different from those girls who wear a ton of make-up and are ready to throw themselves at you anytime they get" I scrunched my nose

Mike laughed

"Are you talking about Thea" he asked

"Urgh! That girl is a next level irritation. Every time we meet she has a look to want me to get laid down with her. That's just disgusting"

Thinking about Thea,she was practically a headache. How could Nyla tolerate her, it was still a mystery to me

"Kace something's surely wrong with you. But I've got to go. I'll call you back later and  I'll try to be back earlier if I can. Though I feel there is no need now as you have Ny-"

"Oh! Shut up you pervert and try to be back as soon as you can. Bye" nad I hung up

This was seriously weird. I actually never talk like that.

What the fuck is going on in your head Kace?

I don't know. Neither I care

I dragged myself to kitchen. Maybe preparing dinner would be a nice way to kill time.