Worlds Collide
~Hi all, this is just something I came up with that could turn into something more. Enjoy.~
I was in the library studying for my organic chemistry final. I had been sitting in the same chair, at the same table for at least 5 hours now and I had only gotten half way through the massive study guide. All I wanted to do was go back to my dorm and sleep for the rest of my life. My best friend had already passed out. Kenzi was dead asleep in her chair with her head resting atop her arms that were crossed and resting on the table. I debated waking her up but figured I'd give her at least 30 minutes of sleep. She was mumbling something about science being evil and how she would eat every doughnut in the world. I laughed when I tried to imagine what she was dreaming. I looked back at my notes and decided it was time for a coffee break. I stuck a post it note on Kenzi's back saying 'Do Not Disturb' chuckled and put on my winter coat. It was freezing outside the ground was covered in snow and even with 4 layers on you were still cold. I made the slow and steady trek from the library to the Union building that had a coffee shop, and a small food court. I cursed under my breath when I saw the line was all the way out the door. I sighed heavily knowing I wouldn't be able to concentrate unless I had some caffeine in my system. I pulled my hood off and shook the snow away from my shoulders. I stepped into line and began my wait, I pulled out my phone and texted Kenzi telling her where I was and that I would get her a latte. I checked my email and a few of my professors had emailed the class reminding us when our exams were and what room they would be in. All I had left was my English lit final tomorrow morning, which would be a piece of cake, and then my organic chem final the day after. I still had a paper to hand in for my computer science class but I would do that after my last final. I checked my texts and had one from my roommate telling me she would need the room tonight because her boyfriend was visiting. Why on earth he was visiting during finals week I didn't understand. I sent a quick reply back and said it was fine; I would just stay with Kenzi tonight… I popped in my ear buds to listen to music while I zoned off thinking of equations. I was abruptly taken out of my haze when someone collided into me from behind; I took my ear buds out so I could scold whoever it was for running into me
"Shit, sorry." A girls voice said from behind me. I turned around
"It's f-" My breath had been knocked out of me when I saw her. She was gorgeous. She had long brown hair and chocolately eyes that's instantly locked with mine. She was wearing a leather jacket paired with black leggings and black leather boots that fit her so, so well. She smiled at me and blushed slightly in embarrassment at her clumsiness. Mmmhhh, that dimple was something. I shook my head and focused on trying to say a complete though with words and everything
"I, uh.. haa..Its fine." She chuckled at my inability to talk
"Sorry I usually pay better attention to where I'm going…I think my brain is turning to mush. " She tucked a piece of her brown hair behind her ears.
"Good, you shouldn't make a habit of running into people some people don't appreciate that kind of thing." She smirked at me
"Thanks for the advice, I'm Bo." She extended her hand for me to take and I did, I instantly felt the warmth of her skin and the sparks that were between us
"Anytime… I'm Lauren, it's nice to meet you." Our handshake lasted longer than it should have but I didn't want to pull away from her. We only parted when some random guy told us to move up. I blushed when I turned away to catch up with the rest of the line. We had made it inside and the smell of coffee hit my senses
"You're always with that really funny girl with the black hair and awesome boots right?" She said after a few minutes. I turned back around to face her
"Yeah, her name is Kenzi." I said
"That sounded weird, I've just noticed you around campus." She smiled wide at me and I couldn't help but smile back at her
"Should I be flattered or creeped out?" I joked
"I'm not the stalker type so you should definitely be flattered." She winked at me and my heart began to race. We moved up with the line paying more attention to it now. She stood next to me and read the menu trying to decide what she wanted
"So what major are you Bo?" I asked
"Broadcasting and political science double major. How about yourself?" Her eyes told me she was genuinely interested
"Pre med." Her eyes widened with amazement
"Whoa, that's impressive are you sure you even have time to wait in line?"
"Actually I have a photographic memory so I just need to go over everything once or twice and that's all it takes. It's quite interesting really how the brain works, for instance I can remember every medical case file I've ever read but I can't remember the words to a song. It's odd, especially considering that most other people find it easier to memorize the words to a song due to the…" I stopped talking when I realized I had been rambling, it was an awful habit of mine. She grinned at me
"Sorry, I tend to ramble."
"Its okay, I think it's adorable." I looked away trying to hide my shyness
"Thanks."
"You're up." She said as she pointed to the counter. I hadn't even realized we had moved up or that it was my turn.
"Hi, I'd like a large hot fudge brownie Sunday with three shots of espresso and then a medium hazelnut with one shot of espresso." I paid and stepped aside and watched Bo, her eyes were on the menu reading her order off. She ordered medium peppermint mocha with two shots of espresso. She handed the woman her cash and looked over at me and smiled. I noticed the woman behind the counter staring at Bo with a look that said she wanted rip her clothes off. Bo didn't seem to notice it and smiled politely at her and stood by my side as we both waited for our orders.
"I don't mean to be so blunt but could I get your number? I'd love to see you again." Bo said it so fast I almost didn't understand what she had said
"Absolutely." I blurted our before she had anytime to take it back. I awkwardly handed her my phone and she turned away from me as she entered her number into my phone. A minute later she handed my phone back to me. I stepped up to the counter and got my coffees and walked to the table with the sugar and stirrers. I stuffed a handful of sugar packets into my pocket and turned to see Bo chuckling at me
"What?" Did I have something on my face?
"You sure do like sugar huh?"
"Oh, its not for me… Kenzi has the taste buds of an 11 year old sometimes…Are you heading to the library? I'd love to walk with you." I said
"As a matter of fact I am." We made our way back to the library we were walking close enough to one another that our shoulders would touch every now and then. Every time it happened we would look at each other and quickly look away. We finally got back to the library and hurried inside.
"Well this is where we part, call me sometime?" She said to me hopefully, I grinned back at her
"I will, I promise."
"Good… I have my last final this afternoon so don't be shy Lauren." She used her coffee free hand to tuck my hair behind my ear before she turned and walked away. I walked back to where Kenzi was and placed the drinks down. I took my coat off and sat down. Kenzi shifted in her seat and with her eyes still closed she reach out her hand, I handed her coffee over and watched as she took the first sip.
"Damn that's good." She smiled and opened her eyes
"A little sleepy were we?" I said
"As a matter of fact I was… Thanks for this Lo." I nodded at her. I gave her the sugar and watched in a amazement as she put 3 sugars in the already insanely sweet drink…
"Lauren? Hello, are you even listening to me?" Kenzi was waving her hands in front of my face
"What?" She looked at me with a curious look on her face
"What are you thinking about?" I picked up my notecards and busied my hands with them
"Nothing."
"Oh really? So organic chemistry has you grinning like a fool?" I knew I wouldn't be able to get back to studying unless I talked
"Fine. I met a girl while I was in line at Charlie's." She gave me a look telling me to go on "She's gorgeous, I mean I was actually speechless when I saw her… And she gave me her number."
"Lauren Lewis speechless? Wow, she must be smoking hot. Are you gunna text her?" She asked
"Yeah maybe once I'm done with my finals."
"Maybe? The look on your face tells me otherwise Blondie."
"Yeah, yeah… Anyways can I stay with you tonight? Abby's boyfriend is visiting."
"Yeah of course, but you have to do something for me."
"And what's that?" I asked apprehensively
"You have to text that girl you met, what's her name?" she said excitedly
"Bo.. I didn't ask her last name but how many people have that name… and I am not doing that." Her eyes grew wide at the name
"Bo Dennis? She is smoking hot, she's in my mass media class and every guy drools over her, and I can't blame them. You have to text her!" she practically yelled the last part and we got a lot of dirty looks
"Keep it down Kenz." She gave me an evil stare and nodded her head yes. I shook my head no, silently begging her not to do what she was about to do
"LAUREN UNTIL YOU AGREE TO TEXT HER I WILL KEEP YELLING." a few told Kenzi to shut up, and one guy even shouted that I should text her or he would come over here and do it himself.
"FINE. I hate you." My face was probably beet red. She winked at me
"Sorry for the interruption, may the odds be ever in you favor as you finish your finals." She said to the group of people laughing at us…
~I'm leaving this here for now. Not sure if I'll continue it, I'm just kidding I'm totally going to continue it. Feel free to review and let me know if you wanna read more. Thanks.~