Chapter 7

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Skylar's POV

I turned around in my bed to reach my alarm and turned it off. I peeked out of the window and saw that leaves are already tuning red, yellow and orange. Autumn. Finally. Not everyone likes this time of the year, but I do. All those colourful trees, the air even smells nice. I can wear sweatshirts and jumpers which I totally adore. I don't have to show so much skin unlike in summer. I feel comfortable and it's just perfect outside.

I, as usual, got up, went to the bathroom, did my make-up and went back to my room to get dressed. I was wearing my down wide-leg jeans, white t-shirt, black leather jacket and a pair of my white Nike shoes. My hair fell loosely on my shoulders. I quickly ate my breakfast, because I wouldn't survive a minute without eating, and left my flat.

I love food too much.

It was Wednesday today. I was sitting on my chair, waiting for the professor. Suddenly, I felt someone's hand on my waist, giving me a tickle. I giggled, knowing instantly who it was.

"Hey looser." Flynn said.

"Hey asshole" I answered and we both smiled at each other.

We have some classes together today. He is really cool and we have become really good friends. I've never really had a friend who is a guy to be honest. But many people claim that it's better when you have a boy as a friend. Female's frienship can be toxic and there is a constant drama. Fortunately, my girls are the best thing that has ever happened to me and I love them so much.

"What's up? Ready for sleeping during this class?" He chuckled slightly, sitting down beside me.

I scoffed.

"I like this class" it was the culture and the area of UK and USA. "It's really interesting, I don't know why you hate it so much."

"I don't hate the class. What I hate is that stupid woman who is always talking like she is going to die in a few seconds. When I hear her voice I instantly want to close my eyes and go to sleep. She just walks around the class and annoys the fuck out of me." He replied and shifted in his seat to get comfortable. I shook my head smiling and the professor entered the class.

*******

The day has gone rather quickly and nothing eventful really happend. I didn't have many interesting classes today. When I came home, Laura had already been there. We ate dinner together and watched some movie. We heard Laura's phone buzzing, indicating that she got a message.

"Jessie says that she and Monica are going to that new café and she's asking if we want to go with them?" Laura said, looking up at me.

"Yeah, sure." I said.

I didn't really feel like going out, let alone spending my time with them, but I didn't have much to do anyway. We got dressed and went outside.

"How are the things between you and Alex?" I asked while we were walking down the stairs of the building. "Did you guys make up?"

"Yeah, we are back to our normal selfs." She said with a sad smile.

"You mean, back to friends with benefits selfs?"

She nodded her head, looking at the ground.

"Why don't you want to end it? He's just using you and you deserve so much better that that."

"I know Skylar, but I just can't. I care about him too much." she sighed "But I will think about it, okay?"

I just nodded, not wanting to be too pushy. Love makes people so weak. Your heart takes all the control, you do stupid things, and you can't accept the fact that it's time to simply walk away. We ignore the bad in someone because we love them.

I don't know how Alex can treat her like that. And any other woman for that matter. It's obvious that she has feelings for him, and he does what? He only keeps hurting her. He is so damn selfish by keeping her around so he can satisfy his own needs. It's called toxicity. They can't let you go but can't treat you right either.

We finally found the café and came in. The girls were already seated. We approached them and they stood up to give us a hug.

"Hey girls, what's up?" Monica questioned.

"Uhm nothing special to be honest. I've been learning all the time lately. Those studies are killing me." Laura was first who replied.

"We have to go to a party then. To relax a bit. Anything soon?" Monica asked, sipping her coffee.

I noticed her freakishly long, red nails that I wondered how she could possibly hold a cup with them. Monica always looks great though. She has a really good sense of style and her outfits are always perfect.

If I was fucking rich, I would look like that too

"I didn't hear about any parties this week."

"That's a pity."

"Yeah."

"How is between you and Max, Monica?" Laura asked.

"It's good. It's really good. He treats me well and he is totally different from Jason."

"Max is Monica's boyfriend. They've been together for like a week now." Laura explained to me and I nodded.

"What about you, Skylar? Do you have a boyfriend?" Jessie asked me.

"No, I don't." I answered, lowering my head a little. I started fiddling with my fingers under the table.

"A few people saw you with Ace. Are you guys...a thing?"

Someone saw us? Who would be interested in my life and what I do? Ohh. Unless it's Ace's life who they are interested in.

"No, we just met at some party and we hung out a few times." I replied truthfully.

"Ace doesn't just hangs out with girls. Be careful with him." Monica said this time.

She is another person who tells me to be careful with him. Is he really that bad?

They started talking about something else and I couldn't help but think about Ace. We haven't seen each other since Monday. He didn't come to see me after my classes and he didn't text me.

But how would he even text you if he doesn't have your number? Ugh, stupid.

Maybe I did something wrong or said that he doesn't want to see me again. Or maybe he realised that I'm not the kind of girl he is looking for. He doesn't want a relationship after all and all he cares about is non-committal sex. According to many people, of course.

But that's the thing. I want to know things about him from him and not from other people but he doesn't want to share anything with me. He is so private and reserved. But hey! Sounds familiar, right? I think somebody's met their match. I was pulled out of my thoughts by Laura's voice.

"Skylar, what do you think?"

"About what?"

"About the dresses. Which one do you think Monica would look better in?" she asked, showing me pictures of two dresses on the phone. "Because I think the black one is better but they claim that the blue one is."

"Uhm...they both are very pretty but Monica has a red hair and pale skin which would make her look really beautiful in that black dress, I guess." I said honestly.

"See? We have the best sense of style so you'd better listen to us." Laura smiled, winking at me.

I felt my phone vibrating and saw that my dad was calling me. Sometimes he calls too many times that he is even worse than mum. I love him though. I smiled at the screen. I told the girls that I would go outside to talk to him. When I did that, I answered the call.

"Hello"

-Hi, sweetheart. How are you?

"Dad you literally called me yesterday." I chuckled. "Do you feel my absence that much?"

-There's so quiet at home. You were always arguing with your brothers that I got used to this- he laughed.-Or when you were watching something and turned the volume up to the maximum!

"At least nobody is bothering you now." I chuckled.

I like to tease him. I do watch the TV with a volume on the maximum just to spite him. He hates it. I smiled at the memory.

- Ohh stop it. You're acting childlish sometimes but you are my child. You will never bother me. What are you doing?

"Uhm I'm with my friends at the café."

- Oh, so I suppose I'm interrupting?

"No, you actually helped me get out of an awkward situation." A soft giggle escaped my mouth.

- I'm glad that I could help then. How are your classes?

Suddenly, I saw him. He was standing with some guy on the pavement and they were talking. I felt like my heart was screaming from happiness just by looking at him. Ace turned around and that was when our eyes met.

I smiled at him and waved slightly but he turned in the guy's direction and got in his car.My heart fell a little and my breath halted. What just happened? Did I do something wrong? Maybe he didn't recognise me or I thought he was looking at me but in reality, he was looking at someone else? I nibbled on my lip worriedly.

- Skylar? Are you there?

"Uhm...yes dad, sorry. Laura is calling me, I have to go. I'll call you another time, ok?"

- Okay honey. Bye.

I was standing like that for a while, thinking about what just happened. Maybe he really didn't see me. I've always known that I'm not that special but I wouldn't have thought that he wouldn't actually recognise me. I sighed and went back inside.

We talked a little longer and after that we parted ways and headed home. I was glad because I didn't have the strength to sit there with them anymore. Laura quickly showered and went out to meet with Alex. So I was alone, again. But I don't mind being alone and after spending time with people, I especially need some time for myself. I didn't even notice when I started crying.

I decided to take a nap because my head was hurting from the constant thinking about today's situation. Maybe he meets a new girl every day and it's completely normal for him, but for me it was a totally new situation. I don't do such things on a daily basis. I thought it meant something...

But honestly what did you expect?

Just look at yourself.

I was woken up by a loud noise of my ringing phone. Before I picked it up, I saw what time it was. I've been sleeping for 2h! I looked at the phone and saw that girls were trying to FaceTime me.

- Jesus, you look like shit- Olivia said

"Oh wow, hello to you too." I rolled my eyes at her with a small smile on my face, rubbing my eyes with my hand.

- Something happened? - Lena asked worriedly.

"Noo, guys. I've just woken up. I didn't have anything to do so I took a nap."

- Oh, so you're alone? Where's Laura?

"She's with her boyfriend. I mean ugh whoever he is, they're not together but...you know."

I didn't know if Laura would be mad or not that I told them about her situation with Alex.

- They just fuck occasionally - Olivia said bluntly.

"Yeah, you could say that." I answered and shifted in my bed so I could get comfortable. They can be so straightforward sometimes.

They were talking and laughing but my mind was elsewhere. I was just nodding or humming in response when they asked me about something. I was wondering what he was doing right now.

Jesus, I'm so pathetic. That guy just literally ignored me and brazenly blew me off today and I'm still wasting my time thinking about him. Maybe it's better this way, that it didn't go any further. It wouldn't have worked out anyway. We are different and I'm...complicated.

- Hey, Skylar? Are you ok? You're so distant. - Liv suddenly asked, pulling me out of my thoughts.

"Yeah, sorry. I just zoned out a bit" I chukled "What were you guys saying?"

- That we can come over on Friday if you want.

"Yeah, of course! I don't have any plans so I'll be waiting."

- That's great. But, Skylar? - Lena asked

"Yes?"

- Are you sure you're all right? You know you can talk to us.

"I know, I just...it's nothing really."

- You met someone, didn't you?

God, they know me too well.

"I uhm...it's complicated. I'll tell you guys everything on Friday, ok? But I'm fine, I promise."

- All right...

They weren't really convinced but they agreed eventually.

- We have to go now. We will see each other in a few days.

"Okay, love you, guys!"

- We love you too, girl.

I'm really looking forward to Friday. I miss them so much. They will finally have a chance to meet Laura. She's great and has become a really important person in my life and I would love my best friends to meet her.

I made something for myself to eat and then I got a message from Laura, saying that she's staying at Alex's house so I went to the bathroom to take a shower. I washed my hair with my cocoa shampoo and when I got out of the shower, I applied my favourite cocoa lotion on my body. I just love this smell!

I got dressed in my pyjama, well rather a huge, black t-shirt that reached halfway down my thigh, and panties. It's so damn comfortable. I watched some film on Netflix and then dozed off.

*******

Finally Friday! The girls are coming over today. I'm so happy to see them. I got out of my bed with a huge grin on my face, got dressed and headed to the kitchen. Laura was already sitting on the kitchen counter, sipping her coffee. She was already dressed in a black jumper and navy blue jeans. Her curly, brown her fell loosely on her shoulders.

"Good morning!" I greeted her happily.

"Good morning" She looked at me suspiciously, narrowing her eyes. "What's got you in such a good mood? Don't tell me you got laid yesterday!"

"Oh my God, no! You're unbelievable." I laughed, slightly blushing. "Lena and Olivia are coming over today, I think I told you." I said while reaching for cereal.

"Oh yes, you did. That's cool."

"You will be at home right? I would love you to meet them."

"Well, who am I to say no to you?" She smirked at me. "You know, I really thought you finally got laid."

"Jesus, why do you always have to make a sexual comment during a normal conversation?"

"Because I like to make you blush and see that cute, red face of yours." A mischievous smile appeared on her face.

"I hate you." I bit my lip, trying not to smile.

Obviously unsuccessfully.

"Noo, you love me!" She kissed my cheek and went to her room. I finished my cereal and did the same.

I was wearing a black sweatshirt and jeans since it was a little chilly today. I pulled my hair in a messy bun and made my way to classes. They haven't even started yet and I already wanted them to end and be in my flat with my girls. Luckily, I think I have some classes with Flynn today so maybe I will survive this day somehow.


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