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Megan in love

Chapter 2: Going to Hillwood

Several Days later

It was Friday afternoon and classes had just ended.

The long, 4-day weekend had begun and lots of college students were eager to go out on vacation, party and some, just want to visit family and catch up with old friends.

For two particular students, it was the last one.

They were Megan Shortman and Albert Matthews who were heading to the same destination.

Hillwood, Washington State.

The two college students were all packed and gotten train tickets, which would get them to Hillwood in a couple of hours at most. They could have taken either of their cars but Albert's car was in the shop and Megan suggested a train ride since it would have been less stressful than dealing with traffic.

"Do you have the tickets?..."Albert asked as he held his suitcase.

"I got them..."Megan said, showing them.

Since they were heading in the same direction, they decided to get tickets together and would be sitting in the same section...it was actually Megan's idea, who just wanted to be close to him on this trip and this train ride would give her plenty of opportunities to do so.

The train trip is nearly an hour long and she wanted to make the most of it.

And by that, she means make Albert fall in love with her by the time they reach Hillwood.

It might sound a little crazy but she is a determined girl, especially when she's in love and if there is one thing that people know about Megan G. Shortman, she always gets what she wants in the end.

"This is going to be perfect. I managed to get the last two tickets that would be seated next to each other and near the back too...it will almost be like we are alone and then I can put Operation: Relationship Upgrade to work..."She thought in determination and passion.

Soon, the train arrived and people were getting on board.

"Come on, Megan. We don't want to miss our train..."Albert said, snapping the girl out of her romantic scheming.

"Oh...coming, Albert. I'm right behind you..."Megan said as they both boarded on the train.

All the while, the blonde girl was eager to start the first part of her romantic plan.

"I'm right behind you, my soon-to-be boyfriend..."She thought, confident that soon, Albert will see her as more than just a girl that he tutors.


On the train

Megan and Albert were soon seated and the train began to move.

They ordered some sodas and snacks and soon began to enjoy the train ride to Hillwood.

"Here are your sodas..."One of the women working on the train said as they brought them.

"Thank you..."Albert said as he paid for his.

"Yeah, thanks..."Megan said as she paid for hers.

She waited until she was gone before looking back at her crush.

Albert was currently drinking his yahoo soda, having a relaxed and casual expression on his admittedly handsome face. Megan found herself staring before she realized what she was doing.

"Criminy, why don't I just scream it to his face before grabbing him and kissing him?..."She thought sarcastically, embarrassed over her actions and worried over what he must think.

Thankfully, Albert didn't notice as he had been more focused on his soda but the blonde girl sighed in relief before she reminding herself why she is here.

"This is your chance, Megan. Don't mess this up!..."She thought, ready to start with the first part of her plan.

As in, her plan to win over her crush and get herself a new boyfriend.

The blonde girl then put down her drink before she turned to the college boy, smiling.

"So, enjoying the ride?..."Megan said, sending him a cute smile.

"Yeah it's nicer then being stuck in traffic..."Albert said.

"So...are you liking the view?..."Megan said, trying to be flirtatious with the pre-law student.

Unfortunately, he didn't seem to notice.

"Yeah, it's nice..."Albert commented, dense about her intentions here as he looked out the window.

Megan heard this and frowned.

"Okay, that didn't work. Don't give up. You're a Shortman, you don't know the meaning of giving up..."She thought as she tried something else.

She had several strategies planned for this whole weekend in order to win Albert's heart and she is not worried. After all, she knows that she worked on every detail and like always, she was determined enough not to give up until she got what she wanted .

"So, Albert...I am really looking forward to this trip that we are on...together..."She said as she tried again, dropping hints.

"Yeah, it will be fine to see Hillwood again..."Albert said, still not getting the message she is trying to send him. "I haven't seen my parents in person since Christmas..."He added, thinking the conversation is casual.

Megan realized this and tried to change tactics here.

Do you mind if I sit a bit closer?..."Megan tried as she scooted closer to her possible future boyfriend but the college guy was still being dense here.

"Sure, why not?..."Albert said, being oblivious to her hints.

The blonde girl heard this and frowned.

"Okay, either I am doing something wrong, or he's pretty dense..."She thought, not liking this.

"Gee, thanks..."Megan said dryly.

"No problem..."Albert said as he continued to read from his book.

Megan maintained a calm smile on the outside, but on the inside she was frustrated.

"Criminy, this will be tougher then I thought..."She thought before sighing.

She then put on another determined look and tried giving herself a pep-talk, like she usually does when she is face with a dilemma.

"Okay, Megan old girl. This is just a minor setback. We still have almost an hour left on this train ride...plenty of time to get his attention..."She thought as she stuck to her plan.

She wasn't planning on giving up, especially since she has only just begun to fight.

She was sure that soon, she'd have this guy's attention right where she wanted it. She just didn't know how yet but she'll figure that out soon enough.

Besides, how hard could it be to get Albert's attention anyway?

-To be continued-

Next time on Megan In Love

The Arrival


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