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Chapter 5

I continued running until I passed what I am guessing were the dorms because I saw several students half drunk stumbling inside. I stopped to watch a particularly funny exchange of two guys tryin to figure out which key fit in the door lock. Before things got too heated and one was about to hit the other because he accused him of stealing the right key, a guy stepped out and let them in.

When I got a better look I realized it was the guy who had given me his number the day before. Great, just what I needed right now. Here I was reminding myself to avoid human guys and this guy appears. I try to avoid him seeing me but with out much cover around he caught sight of me before I could make a clean escape.

"Hey new girl!" He yelled jogging toward me.

My back was turned to him but I had stopped and cursed under my breath when I heard him call out. I turned on my heels and gave him an awkward smile.

"Oh hey...uh..." I could not remember his name to save my life.

"Tommy." He said with a laugh.

"Right. Sorry, not great at remembering names." I admit with a sigh.

"It's cool! Sometimes I'm not great with names either unless the face that goes with it is as pretty as yours." he says proudly.

It took all my self control not to scowl and roll my eyes at him.

"Bet you say that to all the girls." I say trying to sound casual.

"Actually no I don't! You are definitely the prettiest girl here." He replied blushing a little.

"Right." I reply not believing him.

"Honestly, I am not very good at flirting to be honest. The guys tease me all the time!" He admits.

I look at him a little surprised.

"I find that hard to believe. You do it so naturally." I say jokingly.

"Apparently only with you!" He says with a smile.

Ok, what does this guy want?

I look at him not really sure what to say. I had never had a guy flirt with me so openly before, and I wasn't sure how I should act.

"Sorry, did I make you uncomfortable?" He asks a little panicked.

"No! No it's fine, I guess I am just not used to this kind of attention." I tell him.

"Really? I would think a lot of guys would be after you." He says moving closer.

Yeah he definitely wants something.

"Not really, I guess I am not what they were looking for." I say with a slight laugh.

"Why wouldn't you be?" He asks moving closer yet again.

Why does he keep getting closer to me?

"I guess I was not like others girls, so I didn't stand out." I admit.

"If I had seen you, I would have noticed you right away." He says in a huskier voice.

Ok something weird is going on here. What is his deal?

I took a step back trying to put a little more distance between us, but he was focused on me now.

"Well, I should probably head back." I say trying to ease away from him.

"Can we talk a little more? I... don't understand how, but I feel like I need to be near you." he says.

Huh? Is this guy high or something?

I did not want to anger him by out right rejecting him because if he is high he probably doesn't realize what he is doing. Maybe he needs help.

"Are you feeling ok?" I ask him.

He looks surprised by my question.

"Yeah, yeah! I am ok! I'm so sorry! I don't know what's gotten into me!" He says rubbing the back of his neck.

"It's ok. Maybe I will see you later, ok?" I say with a sincere smile.

"Yeah I would like that Maya! Message me any time! See ya!" he waves goodbye and walks back toward the dorms.

Well that was weird.

"Protector." I hear a soft whisper.

"Leah? What?" I try to get my wolf to say more but she repeats the same word over and over.

Protector? Who? Tommy? Who is he protecting?

She cuts me off again and I let out an exasperated sigh before beginning the run back home.

Once I reach home I feel exhausted, but my mind is still racing. What was with Tommy? He seemed almost possessed or something. I mean I have never had a guy flirt with me, but even so it seemed odd. He was coming on so strong, and seemed so intense and not like himself. Then Leah appears and calls Tommy protector, but who is he or is he supposed to be protecting. Why is she telling me?

A headache begins to grow as I try to understand what happened. Maybe I am thinking too much, I need to relax. I decide that a warm shower is what I need and it sure did the trick. Feeling the warm water on my skin felt like it melted away years of stress and worry, and I felt so refreshed after. I also felt like my mind had cleared, my thoughts had subsided and were not a jumbled mess like before.

I knew there was so much that can happen that is out of control, but I can control my own life. So that is what I need to do, make this new life better. This is a second chance that not many people get, and it was time to live. Maybe I could step out of my comfort zone and try to be more social. I had Tommy's number, and he was nice to me. Even though we had that weird moment, but I felt like I could trust him. Maybe he could help me break out of my shell and finally make friends for once. I hate doing this kind of thing but I need to do this so I can feel normal.

Blend in.

I took out my phone and the small piece of paper that had Tommy's number on it and typed in a quick message. Goddess I hope this isn't a mistake!


(Messages:)

Maya: Hey Tommy! It's Maya! Is this the correct number?

Tommy: Maya! Yeah it is! Did you get back home safe?

Maya: Yeah I did! Thanks! You?

Tommy: yeah...sorry things got so weird for a minute there! lol! I swear I am usually totally normal!

Maya: lol! it's fine! I am just glad to even have one person to talk to here. I don't know anyone!

Tommy: Really? So you are new to town too?

Maya: Yeah, I lived about 3 hours away. But my parents got me an apartment near campus so I made the move over the weekend!

Tommy: Wow! Lucky you! Dorms smell...

Maya: lol! I believe it! especially with all those guys shakes up together!

Tommy: uh yeah! I hate my sensitive sense of smell, it is a curse in the dorms!

Maya: hahaha...same, I can smell everything! it can really suck sometimes! there are just some things you don't want to smell!!!

Tommy: YES!!! Well if you ever want a tour of the town you know who to ask! I have already lived her for 2 years at the dorms, so I have pretty much seen everything and know all the best spots!

Maya: Really? I would like that! I would love a good burger! I have been craving one! Know a good spot?

Tommy: Definitely! Can I take you?

Maya: Oh you must be busy, you don't need to do that.

Tommy: Are you kidding? My roommate has been on a call of duty marathon for a week now, I could use an excuse to get out of here!

Maya: hahaha...ok sure! Thanks!

Tommy: How about we go around 5?

Maya: Yes please!!!

Tommy: Great! Meet me at the campus entrance and we can walk over!

Maya: Ok! thanks so much!!!

Tommy: Any time! See you later?

Maya: Yes can't wait! See you!

(End of messages)


I am going for dinner...with Tommy...would this be considered a date? No he didn't say it was. Do people call dates a date so the other person knows it's a date? No probably not. Then is this just hanging out between friends?

Well, now my head hurts.

What does one wear to a dinner that may or may not be a date?!

This was definitely a mistake.

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