Chapter 8 HE DOESN'T GIVE UP

ROSE'S POV

SAME DAY, DURING LUNCH TIME...

We both walked towards the cafeteria side by side, me and Brittany. It was the best cafeteria around and had the best meals you can ever dream of. It was our best restaurant and we always had our minds glued to what kinds of meals to expect when we got there. We were even recognized by the manager and the chefs as regular customers so they always made sure to serve us their best. Plus, it was the closest to the university.

Well, the bill this time is all on Brittany so I had nothing to worry about. We both made our way to our favorite spot chatting and laughing happily when Brittany suddenly stopped me.

"Uhh.... Rose. Isn't that Christian Jake on our seat?"

My head snapped and I glanced at the spot.

Truth to be told, Christian sure was seated there comfortably with his hands leaning against the table typing into his phone and his legs crossed. I gritted my teeth. Now this is really beginning to become so frustrating. This is surely no coincidence. How the hell can he claim not to have an interest in me but still appear in every single place I'm heading?

To be honest, that statement still hurts me till now. I wanted to beat his cute face bloody for that. Why I'm I even bothered? It's the truth. Why would he want to have anything to do with me? I'm just a silly little psycho and a good for nothing pimp who can't decide her future. I sighed.

Brittany immediately grabbed my arm and pulled me towards his direction. Aaargh. What the hell is she doing? I tried to break free from her but she seemed determined.

What an irony. I wanted to stay far from him because I told him personally to stay away from me. But, here I am being dragged back to my stalker. Shit.

"Hello Mr Christian." Brittany said as soon as we got to the table and he looked up from his phone and stared at us with beautiful electric blue eyes.

My heart glowed and pounded hard. Damn. He's so beautiful. So majestic. He glanced at me first and smiled. "Hello." He replied with his focus on me.

" My friend here, her name is Rose....."

"I know." He replied Immediately with his focus still on me.

I rolled my eyes. Jeez.

Britt chuckled. "Wow." She glanced at me as if saying "really ?"

" I didn't know that. Well. She says you are seated in our usual spot...."

I glared at Brittany. What the hell is she doing? She only chuckled and continued to talk.. "So...are we welcome to join?" I gritted my teeth. Hell no.

I chuckled. " Hey hey hey. I never said that and as for where we are going to sit......"

" You are welcome if you want to join." Christian said Immediately and Brittany squealed. She immediately took the empty seat at the other side of the table. The only seat left was beside him. Aaargh. This girl is a bitch. I think I'm gonna have to give her a strict warning about her matchmaking schemes.

Christian beamed beautifully at me. "Come on. Have a seat. I don't bite."

I glanced at him and bit my lip. I noticed him adjusting a bit. That would totally be a bad idea. I usually don't feel myself around him and have the tendency to be so awkward and silly.

I took a deep breath and tried to relax. I can do this. I sat beside him and he smiled. Well, it seemed like my heart became like a relentless hammer so desperate to drive in a stubborn nail. I felt so hot and shifted a little in my seat.

He chuckled and beamed. "See? I don't bite." He said with his gaze not leaving me for a minute. I groaned inwardly. Can't he just stop staring at me?

Brittany giggled in her seat and he looked at her with a smile. "Hey. So you are beautiful Rose's friend?"

I felt my cheeks swell. Jeez. This is so humiliating. What the hell.....

Brittany giggled all the more. She didn't seem herself again at all. "Yeah. She's my very good friend and coursemate. By the way, I'm a big fan of your music. Rose too. She's a huge follow up fan. She's been following your albums and singles for years."

I looked at her with wide eyes. What the fuck Brittany???!!!!

She chuckled and winked at me. "Oh, did I forget to add that she also has a huge crush on you but is so shy to take it all in?"

My head sparked. What the...

I noticed Christian glancing at me with a smirk. Holy crap. I shook my head vigorously. "Don't listen to her. She's lying."

He chuckled softly. "Okay. If you say so."

I glared at him. "Hey. Don't if-you-say-so me."

He laughed out loud. My heart raced the more. Why does everything about him have to be just so perfect?

"My oh my. My goodness. Is that Christian?!!"

We all heard a squeal and looked to see Skylar at a distance looking with awe at Christian. He chuckled. Oh no. This is going to be a disaster for me. I prayed with all sincerity for her not to see me.

"My goodness. I can't believe it." She said and walked briskly to our seat. She noticed me seated beside him and corked an eyebrow. "Jeez. What the fuck are you doing with him? Get up. Filths are not to be seen around the Kings and Queens. Get the hell out."

Well. Normally, I shouldn't let that get to me. I should stand up to her and shut her ass up. But I couldn't help feeling that what she's saying is right. I mean, who am I anyway? I'm nothing. I might have almost everything but I'm not of the same standard as they are.

I don't fit with either of them at all. What the hell am I doing here anyway? I sighed and got up.

"I have to go." I muttered and left just as Brittany called but I didn't reply to her. He didn't even call me back. Wasn't I right about my thoughts?

I ran with every strength in me to the only place I knew had the ability to keep me cool at least. No other place than my hostel.