It's been a week since Lucas said that to me. Although, I don't really understand why he said that. I mean, telling me not to go? Why would he say that? What confuses me even more is that we're never in a relationship in the first place. So why does he act like we're in a relationship? And for some odd reason, he has been avoiding me lately. Not that I care since my life has been a lot easier since he didn't suddenly ask for a payment...
"Hello, is everything okay?"
I answered the phone as I saw my mom calling. It has been a while since she last called. I wonder what it is about now.
"Can you come home this weekend?"
Her voice was so small that I needed her to say it twice for me to hear what she was saying. But it does make me worried since she never really asked me to go back home unless there was an emergency or something. It makes me restless just thinking about it.
"Is everything okay?"
I asked again. I am worried. since she sounded so weird. She doesn't sound like her usual self. But when I asked her that, she didn't say anything afterward. Instead, she was just breathing on the phone. which is really weird.
"Just come home."
She said on the other line before ending the phone call. I can't help but feel troubled. What if something bad really did happen? I seriously can't bring myself to lose my shit now. What if she needed more money? I don't know if I have enough for now.
"So when are we starting?"
Simon asked as he smiled at me. And for some very odd reason, Simon, Thomas, and I are in the same group for Professor Hillman's class. I mean, I'm glad that I finally have a group for once, but of all people? Not that I hate it. It's just weird how we got close only after that one incident.
"How about this weekend?"
Thomas added, as they both are now looking at me. Waiting in anticipation for my answer.
"Uh, I can't join you guys if it's this weekend. But I could do my part and send it to you guys."
I said as Simon kept asking me why I couldn't make it to the weekend. For some reason, this guy is really interested in my life. So I just told him that I'm going back home.
"Okay then, I'll create a group chat."
Simon added, as I noticed Thomas had been eyeing me weirdly. It makes me nervous since he was as scary as I remembered.
"Has Lucas done something weird to you?"
Thomas asked as Simon's eyes pricked with interest. I can't help but notice how they're both really interested in my life. I wonder if this is a payback for eavesdropping on their conversation before. But still, I wonder how he thought of that idea. I mean, We did. Lucas did... kiss me and stuff. But should I really mention all this to them?
"No—t that I know of."
I said, trying to convince them that there was nothing between Lucas and I.
"I'm just worried since I know how that guy goes around... But if nothing happens, then good."
Thomas smiled as Simon was also smiling. They are one weird couple.
"Don't you think he's handsome?"
Simon added, as Thomas rolled his eyes, saying being handsome doesn't count if he is an asshole. Well, I support his point 100% I couldn't agree more. Lucas? Handsome? Well. He is indeed attractive.
"He's okay for a jerk."
I shrugged, only saying the truth. Although I don't want to admit that I might, maybe, a little. I have weird feelings for him. I won't say this to his friends, of all people. Thomas and Simon just laughed at my answer since they both agreed with what I said. Isn't that nice? I never really thought that I would get into the same group as Simon and Thomas in the first place. It's still quite surprising to me when they ask me if I want to be in their group. I'm just really glad that they're gone to whomever knows.
"Are you feeling okay?"
My group mate, Justin, asked me since to him, I looked like I had lost the colours on my face. Well, I have felt a little weird since the morning. My throat has been feeling dry and itchy.. and I have been feeling extra tired. I have been up late at night for days writing my report, so I'm probably just tired... or that's what I thought... But for some reason, it doesn't feel like just being tired. I told him I was just tired of staying up all night writing reports...It's just shocking to me how I didn't realise how fast time went by when I began writing. It's like I was just starting but then it's already dawn. It's really scary how I didn't notice anything at all.
"Don't forget that we're going to celebrate tonight! With everyone!"
Justin reminded me as I couldn't help but sigh since they kept bugging me to go since last week. And I also feel bad since I have already said no to their invitation before. But it was because of my part-time job, so it can't be helped. But I don't have to work tonight, so it seems like I have to go to this drinking party that is supposed to be us celebrating since we finished our report. Seriously,
Let's just drink and go home...