Reed POV
After we finished mingling, I realized that my parents were still down by the car. While the girls headed to their rooms, I went to say my goodbyes and gather my luggage. Once the whole water-show directed by my mother was over, I dragged my luggage upstairs. When I got to the hallway, I was slightly confused. Where do I sleep? I went to Noelle's room to ask her about my dorming arrangements, but when I got there I heard whispers. Noelle was obviously whispering to someone else in her room since I heard two voices.
"Look, I don't know what you plan to do, just keep me out of it. What measures you take to be with Reed isn't my problem!" Noelle feircly whispered. What?!
A rather soothing voice replied, "Yes, although that's true, I still need help. And you're the only one close enough to Reed to supply the help I need." Wait, I know that sexy, British accent from anywhere. UPTON!
"All I know is that Reed wants to stay away from you. I will not help you fulfill your goal to go in Reed's pants!"
"Noelle!" Upton replied, sounding aghast. "This is not about, how you charmingly stated, getting into Reed's pants. I love her!" Psh, yeah, sure you do. But I then realized that this is a golden oppurtunity to test Noelle's friendship. I still carried the burden of not being treated equally, and putting me against Amberly on the ship. If Noelle told me about Upton's "plan", she's a true friend.
Noelle whispered, "Just. Get. Out!" I heard the springs on the bed creak, and knew that Upton was obliging. I ran to the end of the hallway, making it look as though I was just reaching there. When I got halfway back, I saw Upton coming out of the room, looking slightly tired. When he saw me, he smiled widly, exposing his dazzling teeth. I just glared as I went to Noelle's room. I saw her unpacking as I walked in.
"Knock, knock," I said. Noelle just mumbled a hi without looking up. She was obviously mad at Upton, but, nevertheless, I will have to ask her about it. "So," I started. "I saw Upton coming out of your room… what happened?"
Noelle looked up and said, "Oh, he just wanted to ask about some school rules." She went back to unpacking. I raised my eyebrows, portraying none of the hurt that was eating at me inside.
"Are you sure?" I questioned. She looked up and gave me a look that scared me half to death. I stumbled back in surprise.
She spoke through her gritted teeth, "I said he asked about some school rules! Do you think I am lying?" I shook my head in response. She took a deep breath and said, "Look Reed, I'm sorry… the truth is…" I nodded my head encoureging her to go on. "The truth is… I'm really tired." I felt like a kicked puppy. I thought Noelle and I were best friends. But, I decided to give her the benefit of the doubt, thinking she's probably too stressed to talk about it.
"Oh… ok…" I said. "So, uhm, anyway, I came here to talk about my room… where exactly am I staying?" I asked.
Noelle looked up and said, "Really Reed? Are you seriously asking me that?" I felt hurt all over again, but it seemed fair since I didn't suck up to her at all.
"Alright, I'll go unpack and tell Constance she's moving in with Amberly." I sullenly said. I started to walk out the door when Noelle's voice stopped me.
"Geez, Reed. That fall must have given you a major concussion, because you're acting pretty stupid right now." I turned around, mustering all my angry and hurt energy in my glare. "Don't look at me like that! It's not my fault you would be stupid enough to think I would put you in a triple in the first place." My eyes then portrayed confusion, and soon enough, realization. My face suddenly brightened. Leave it to Noelle to deliver happy news by making me look stupid though! I ran up to her to give her a hug, my faith restoring in her once again. "Reed! Stop being such a mush and get off me!" I obliged and headed to my room, which I will now be sharing with Constance.
Upton POV
After Reed left, and I vowed I will make her pay, I got this icky feeling in my stomach. One I very rarely get. However, after a while, I decided that this feeling is telling me to hookup with Brennan. So, I went to Noelle to ask for help in making her my girlfriend. I said my girlfriend, because although I most definitely am not planning a long term relationship, Reed will only hookup with me if she's sure that I will stick with her afterwords. And I most probably will for a day or two. But then I will move on to another girl. That'll be very easy, because unlike the boat, I have many, many new choices to choose from. Why do you think I came to Easton in the first place? I was perfectly content with Atherton-Pryce. Anyway, getting back to the point, the little snob didn't want to help me. I should've known. She's the only girl who hasn't even tried to hookup with me on the boat… she must be crazy. So after she unleashed her "oh-so-intimidating" rage on me, I left, knowing that this wasn't worth sitting through Noelle's little temper tantrum. Reed was not worth that much torture. And speak of the devil, when I walked out I passed Reed. Turning on my most charming, irresistable smiles, I faced Reed. However, that little b**** just glared at me. As I walked downstairs, I wondered if even breaking to rules to come here, forget about trying to make her my girlfriend, was worth it. However, the icky feeling came back and I knew it was.
Reed POV
*Yawn* As I woke up, I looked at my alarm clock to see what time it was. 8:00 a.m. Argh! I'm probably the only one who wakes up early the one day we don't have classes. However, once I turned around, I saw that Constance's bed was empty… I guess she's an early riser too. I dragged myself out of bed and got ready. Once I was fully showered and dressed I decided to walk around campus to see if anyone else was up and find Constance, since she is not in this building. Grabbing my jacket, I headed out into the chilly morning. The campus seemed pretty deserted, except for one or two people. I still couldn't find Constance, and after about half an hour, I was ready to give up when I heard voices on the side of a building. I crept near the side, maintaning enough distance to be unoticed.
"Yeah. Yeah, I tried, but she's indestructable. The jet skis, the horse, the boat, none of it worked! Yeah, yeah. But I have another plan… " She was just about to say something when I was suddenly taken away. A big, rough hand covered my mouth while a big arm lifter me from her waist. My struggling was futile because I was whisked away in a second. Once the person let me go I turned her around to see who it was…
"Dash?!" I shrieked.
Dash whispered, "SSHH!!", covering my mouth and looking around to see if anyone heard us. Once he removed his hand from my mouth, I started to feel a bit uneasy… Although Dash and I had a quick conversation about the happenings at Legacy, I still feel weird around him.
"What are you doing?" I whisper-yelled.
"I need your help… Noelle broke up with me… again. I need you to be a wingman… or a wingwoman… whatever! Look, Reed, you're the only one who could help me and i came all the way from my college for this! Please, please help me." I was angry beyond belief. I was so freaking close to finding out who my stalker was, and Dash basically ruined any chance of me STAYING ALIVE to ask me to be his wingman!!!
I started out in a calm voice which steadily grew into a shriek. "Dash. Do you realize that you just ruined any chance of me finding out who my STALKER IS??!!" Dash just blinked. I quickly explained the scenario, leaving out the whole "I got pushed off a boat" thing and only telling him the parts everyone else knows and what happened just now. By the end, he looked very sorry… of course, that may be the million sorry's he said speaking.
"Oh my God, Reed, I'm so very sorry!" he said for the 50th time.
"DASH! I get it! Really, it's ok! I just wonder who that girl was… I haven't heard her voice before…" I was cut off by another one of Dash's sorry's. "It's ok! Look, Dash, I better get back to Billings! Bye!" I said, running out before he had any time to say sorry again. Once I made it back to my room I saw a little piece of paper on my bed.
Reed… meet me at my room at 12 tonight.
Noelle
Hmm… I wonder what she wants…
Ahh guys i'm sorry i havent updated in a while but my reviews have been low and my ideas have been.... not flowing!!! And i think i might stop this story if i dont get atleast 5 more reviews, two of which must be people who have never reviewed... but if i stop this story, im going to make a one-shot for something elsee... and yah this chp. isnt amazing so i shouldnt be expecting reviews to save my story for this one, but its worth a try... and thats why i said 5 not 10.... yah but if u guys do gimme some reviews i have some surprises in store for you guys!!
