Chapter 2

Lea

Monday, I wake up before my alarm goes off. First day of school for me. Over the weekend, I went to the mall to buy some decorations for my dorm room. I also bought some clothes and the required books for the courses I chose for this semester. Liam called me yesterday at lunchtime, he wanted to check on me and make sure I was doing well and had eaten. I am out of my thoughts when my phone rings and I receive a message from him wishing me a good day. I answer him quickly and get out of bed. I take my shower then I dress in a simple jean with a crop-top and sneakers. I apply a very natural make-up. I like to make myself beautiful in order to increase my self-confidence.

I arrive in the lecture hall 10 minutes later for my first economics class. It is so hot that I think I am going to pass out. I sit in the second row and there weren't many people there at that time. I open my textbook and start reading the chapter of the day. A few minutes later, someone calls out to me.

- "Hello, is the seat reserved?" he asks me, pointing to the seat next to me.

I turn towards him and the first thought I have is that this man is totally the opposite of Liam. Where the latter is dark as the devil, he is angelic. Brown hair versus blond hair, mysterious black eyes versus light blue eyes, bad boy vibes versus the perfectly decent boyfriend who frequently apologizes. He looks like Ken doll and this thought makes me smile and I feel bad to make fun of him especially since he's not a bad looking guy, so I answer him.

- "Hello, no it is available" I tell him on a friendly air

- "Great" he says. He blushes. Embarrassed, he lowers his eyes and takes his place.

Oh well he is shy too. He reminds me of the boy I was in love within elementary school.

- "My name is Lea". I said to put him at ease.

- "Nice to meet you Lea", he answers me. "My name is Tom."

- "What is your major?" I asked.

- Economics".

- "You'll help me when I start failing this class since I gave you a seat," I said with a charming smile.

- No worries", he says with a little wink

Now I'm blushing. It's been years since I've flirted with anyone, I missed it. I used to enjoy it. A lot of men would classify me as a tease, but I don't care, I love it. It's like I have the power to control all those assholes who think with their third feet.

The teacher arrives in the lecture hall and the session begins. Three hours later, the class ends, and the teacher announces:

- "You are going to have a 2-person team assignment each week. The total at the end of the semester will count 30% of your final. Choose your own partner and email me when you have your team together. On that note, have a great day."

I would love to be with Tom. I think he's nice and since it's his major, he'll be a good partner. I then turn around and ask him if he wants to do the job together.

- "do you want to be with..."

We say the words at the same time and burst out laughing.

- "Go first" I tell him still smiling

- "I wanted to ask you if you wanted to be with me for the work", he says with a smile

- "Yes, I would like that," I says.

- "Give me your phone number so we can be in touch and plan our meetings", he says

I have a bad feeling and I immediately think of Liam. I know he would kill me if he knew I gave my number to a man. I put that feeling aside and give him my phone number then take his and record it.

- "I'll text later. Bye Lea and have a good day." He says

- "Perfect. Have a good day to you too Tom."

I go to the cafeteria to eat and send a picture of my meal to Liam. I was stressed about meeting new people, but I think I am doing pretty well. I think back to my first class, to Tom and I smile. I swore to myself that I would enjoy college. I think I am on the right track. I'm going to get my life together. For the first time in a long time, I feel happy. I quickly finish eating and head to my last class of the day with a smile on my face.