I woke up early to go to the cafe on campus. I found boxes near the door. Britney was moving into the PNK house.
"Morning Brit."
"Good morning Diane! Oh, I just so excited to move in with with my Python Nu Kappa sisters."
My gosh, is 'excited' Brit's favorite word?
"Good luck and I hope you have fun," I said trying to hide my jealousy.
"Thanks. I'll miss you though."
"Yeah I'll miss you too. But hey we still have Scaring 101 together."
"But it won't be the same... so, how's Johnny?"
"A straight out jerk."
"What? Why?"
"Let's just say he judge's a book by a cover."
After our small conversation I left to get coffee. I don't usually drive often because I live on campus. It was cold outside. I was stressed because I needed to find a cheap apartment.
I finally got to the cafe. I was a bit crowded so the line was pretty long. I hated waiting in lines. I was walking when I bumped into no other than Chip Goff.
"Sorry," we said simultaneously.
"I heard about what happened with you and Johnny."
I disliked hearing the term 'Johnny Worthington'.
"I know... I thought he was cool. Until I saw the real side of him."
"He's really upset. He's been really quiet. He's usually... talking about himself."
Of Course.
"Well maybe he should learn to be be more nice."
"Oh... maybe you should, you know, give him another chance."
"What! No. Why so I could have him bully my friends? I don't think so. Did he tell you to tell me this."
"What!? No, I'm just doing him a favor."
"Uh... yeah."
After I got my coffee I made my way out the door.
"Wait Diane!"
What does he want now?
"Look. I know Johnny would want me to tell you that he's sorry bu-"
"Sorry? Sorry doesn't began to say how I felt."
"I know bu-"
"Chip, look. You're a nice guy and thanks for telling me all this. But right now I just want time by myself. OK?"
"OK. I'll let you go to your class."
"Bye."
"Bye."
I gave him a quick hug and left. He really was a nice guy. I just didn't want to think about Johnny. I was too stressed right now. Thinking of where I can stay.
~Later
Scaring 101 class was over and I would have to spend my next three classes with Johnny. Great, I thought. I slowly walked inside the classroom making sure he didn't see me. I knew he would want to talk to me. I looked around and saw no sign of him. Good, maybe he's sick or something. I sat in the back row of the seats. Where I could sit alone. Just when I thought he wasn't going to come, he came. I tried to hide but I could see that he already spotted me. Awe crap. He was walking to where I was sitting. I really didn't want to talk to him.
"Hey Diane."
"Hi," I murmured under my breathe.
"Look, I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to insult your... friends."
"Then why did you do it?!"
"I'm sorry. I'll try to make it up to you."
"How about no."
That sounded bitchy.
"Diane. Please, I'll never do it again."
"Sorry, plea-"
"Sorry?! Is that all you can say!? No, just stop. You showed me who you really are that night. I don't hangout with jerks."
He sighed and stayed quiet for the rest of the period. Which made me feel bad. Maybe I was too harsh on him. Maybe he really was sorry. After class was over I tried talking to him.
"Johnny?"
"Yes?" He answered quickly, really quickly.
"I'm sorry for overreacting it's just-"
"No Diane I'm sorry. I truly am sorry."
"I know, and I guess I can forgive you."
"Really?! Thanks Diane."
He pulled me into a hug. I was surprised for a few seconds but I hugged him back. His hug was warm and his arms felt strong. I felt relaxed with one of his hugs.
Wait what am I doing! I can't just forgive him with just that.
I pulled away from the hug.
"Um. I'd really appreciate it if you would apologize to my friend."
"Of course Diane. Anything for you."
"OK, I'll text you to see when we could meet."
"I don't have your number though."
"Oh sorry."
I gave him my number.
"So I'll see you later."
"Yeah. I'll see you around."
I gave him one last hug but this one was longer.
Anything for you.