Chapter 8

Why isn't he around?

I'm in the hallway and now on my way for my first class.

I can't help but think about why I didn't saw him waiting for me outside my dorm earlier.

It's been a week since he kept on accompanying me when I'm just about to go to the Uni and when I go home.

This is annoying.

I think I'm getting used to being with that guy and I didn't even notice. This is so not me.

"Syrzzel!"

I turned around to look who called for me. It was just Drake and Kurt. I stopped walking and waited for them to reach me. I can't help but look behind them if he's around too but it's no luck.

"Hey, are you looking for him?"

Lost in my own thoughts I didn't realized they are already infront of me.

"W-what? Who are you talking about?" I said trying to sound as calm as I can.

They both grinned at me.

"You already know who are we talking about." Kurt said still with a grin on his face.

This one is really annoying sometimes.

"I don---"

"He's not around. He got some things to do today."

I stop myself from rolling my eyes. He didn't even let me finish.

Ahhh. Busy person?

Okay. Whatever.

"So? What do you need from me?" I asked them not able to control of how annoyed I felt.

"Woah." Drake raised his arms uo like he was being arreated "easy there tiger... Just because Ren is not around ,you're throwing us your tantrums now?." then he chuckled.

"What? How does that guy concerns me? It's just that..because the weather is too hot that's why I'm grumpy right now." I throw them an annoyed look.

They just laughed at me while I continued glaring at them.

"If you say so Luna." Kurt said but still grinning he even bowed a little like a corteousy.

Ugh! That too! It get's really irritating when they kept saying my name wrong, and they will call me Luna instead.

"Stop calling me that! I will leave you two, I'm gonna be late for my class."

I walked past them and with a sour mood I entered the room.

•••••

"Goodbye class."

I grab for my backpack and stood up from my seat.

Damn.

That professor really takes too much time discussing. I checked my watch and saw that it was now quarter to 9 pm.

I stop at the door when I saw Brylle is waiting. We had an agreement to talk about our new project.

"Bryle, about the project can we talk about it tomorrow?"

"Oh, why?"

"Because it's already late." I answered shyly.

He didn't answer for a moment and looks like he is thinking.

"Okay I have a solution for this, I'll just drop you off on your dorm and while on the way we can discuss it. How about that?"

"Are you sure? How about Diane?"

"You don't have to worry about her, I already sent her home earlier "

I just agreed on him. It's pretty practical anyway, I'm scared if there's another angry dog on that neighborhood.

While on the road we kept on discussing about the details of our new project. I didn't even noticed we reached my dorm that quick.

"You can stop here Bryle."

He stopped the car at the very front of the gate. I quickly grab my things and hopped out of the car because I knew he'll offer to open my door for me, he really is that gentleman. And I'm already embarassed becasue I had a free ride already, I can't make him look like my chauffer too.

He hopped out of the car too.

"Can I borrow the papers Zel? I'll photocopy it so that I can start making examples tonight."

"Sure Bryle no problem. But it's in my room, if you can wait I'll grab it quick.'"

"Of course. I'll wait here."

"Okay."

I moved fast and went inside, fortunately I found it quick lying on my study table. I placed my things first and went back outside. He is sitting down on the hood of his car.

"Here it is."

He walked towards where I'm standing and stopped just a few steps away. I gave him the papers and at the same time he reached for it.

"Thanks." He said with a smile.

"No pro---"

I didn't finish what I was about to say because suddenly someone punch Bryle on his left cheek that made him fall on the ground.

"Bryle!!" I screamed out of shock. I immediately went down and help him sit. But then I felt the strong presence of someone behind me. I angrily turned around to see who's the jerk that punched Bryle on the face.

My eyes went wide seeing the man behind it.

"Reniuexo?!"

What is this guy doing here?

My attention was caught again by the sound of Bryle groaning out of pain. He's holding his left cheek. I looked back at him again and gave him a glare.

"Why did you punch him??" I asked him. My voice couldn't deny how angry I am.

"Why are you with him?" He spat back not even answering my question. But I can feel he's keeping his anger at bay now that he's talking to me.

I stared at him confused.

"He just drove me home, what's wrong with that?"

He clenched his jaw.

"I'm the only one who's allowed to do that." He answered, his voice on edge.

"What are you even talking about?"

"I told you you're mine."

He took a step towards me and get hold of my arm, he pulled me to stand up. Bryle is still crouching on the ground. I guess he hit him real hard. Still angry at him I pulled back from his grasp.

"And who gave you the idea that I'm yours? You know what, stop acting like you're my boyfriend, like you owned me, because you don't! You can't just show up and beat anyone who's with me. Stop doing that. We're not together!" I let it all out with so much frustration.

He clenched his jaw. His hands on his side formed into fist. For a moment I was scared of what he will do because of all the things that I said.

But he took a step back. He looked hurt and angry.

I looked down at my shaking hands as I couldn't stand looking at the expression in his face. I suddenly had the urge to take it all back. All the things that I just said. I was about to reach for him but then Bryle's groan caught my attention again, I helped him stand up instead, not even sparing a glance on his way.

Crouching beside Bryle I looked back at him again but I was surprised to see he's already gone. He is walking away from us.

All I can see is his retreating back.

I couldn't explain the way I feel seeing him walking further and further away from me. It's like deep inside me has lost something really important.

And for whatever unknown reason a lone tear escaped my eye.