I know this Chapter is short but the next one will be longer again. There is definitely more to the story.

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The sun was tickling his nose when he woke up. Before he opened his eyes to the bright light he remembered last night. His lips turned up in a smile. This woman was special. She was beautiful and smart and just extraordinary. He was already in love.

And he didn't even know her name yet. Somehow they'd never come around to exchange names. He decided to change this right now. He turned to the other side of the bed and opened his eyes. Just to see it empty. The corners of his lips turned down and he sat up. Looking around the room desperately. But she was nowhere to be found. Her clothes were gone, there was only a tiny hint of her scent in the room and the room was way to empty and quiet.

He closed his eyes, fighting a huge wave of disappointment. Yes, he knew they didn't really know each other. But last night had felt special. And he could have sworn that it meant more than an one-night-stand to her too.

Maybe she left her phone number? He opened his eyes again to search the nightstand but there was nothing other than his phone, a book and the foil of the condom they'd used last night.

Great, he thought. He'd finally been okay with his break up with Kyra, had even fallen in love with someone else just to have her leave him after one night. Tears were burning in his eyes. Why was he such a loser? Why had he slept with her instead of asking her for her name, her number, anything about her.

He couldn't really blame her for thinking this was a one-night-stand. It was him after all who had suggested skipping names in favor to ask something irrelevant. He had asked her to come to his hotel room. So of course she'd thought this was a one-night-stand. He was so stupid.

Cursing his stupidity he pushed himself out of bed and into the bathroom. Under the spray of the shower he cursed himself some more. They'd talked so much but about nothing at all. He knew nothing about her. He didn't know her name, he didn't know where she lived, he didn't know how old she was. He had no clues how to find her.

He sighed heartbrokenly. Maybe the disappointment would fade. He didn't know her after all. He couldn't really be in love with her already, right?

When his mother called to ask him where he was he remembered that he was supposed to pick her up to drive to the airport together. Her play was over and they were going back to New York today. He had completely forgotten about that. He told her he would be there soon. Then he threw all his things into his suitcase and climbed into a cab to pick her up from her hotel.

All the while he tried to banish the Mystery woman out of his head but without success. He couldn't think about anything else. And even while he knew that his attempts would go without success he tried to put on a bright brave facade for his mother.

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„Oh boy, I'm so glad this is finally over" Paul, one of Kate's classmates groaned when they made their way out of the classroom.

„Yeah, finally" Sarah agreed. „I couldn't have studied one day longer. I just hope I passed"

Kate didn't really listen to her friends discussing the exam. Now that it was finally over she allowed herself the thoughts she had shot down the prior few hours. Last night had been amazing. He was so perfect. He was funny, sweet, hot not to forget ruggedly handsome. Her lips still tingled when she thought about him.

Paul shoved her playfully. „You are quiet, K-Becks. What's wrong? You are not afraid you failed the exam are you? You are probably better than all of us, like usual."

Kate shook her thoughts off for a moment. „No, I'm pretty sure I passed it."

„Well, light up then" Paul said. „We are going out for drinks. You're game?"

„Ah no, sorry" Kate said. „I have to pass. I'm meeting someone" She couldn't fight the lovesick smile forming on her lips. Whenever she closed her eyes the only thing she saw were gorgeous blue eyes. Like they were tattooed to the inside of her eyelids.

„Oh" Paul looked a little crestfallen but Kate didn't even notice. „Okay then. See you around"

They parted ways and Kate headed into the direction of her dorm. Once she was there she pulled her phone out to send a text.

That's when she noticed it. She didn't even have his number. Nor did she know his name. She had no way to contact him.

Kate felt like someone had splashed a bucket full of ice water over her head when she realized that last night would probably stay a one-night-stand.

She sat down on her bed, feeling a little empty. She didn't really now what to think. The rational part of her told her that she had no reason to be upset. She was an adult and there was nothing wrong with having a fun night with a stranger once in a while. It didn't mean anything. Her heart on the other hand cursed her for not exchanging names, for not giving him her number.

She tried to rationalize the sad feeling away. There was no way she could have feelings for this stranger. But the longer she tried to forget the handsome stranger the more she started to regret her actions this morning. She wished she hadn't left in such a hurry.

Kate let herself fall down on the bed. They had had a connection. She had never felt like this with someone. Ever. She had had full intentions to get to him better, to pursue a relationship with him. But now… she had destroyed it.