Melissa's POV:

I shift uncomfortably under his soul-piercing gaze.

'O fuck, why the hell, first face I got to see this morning is his' I curse my life mentally.

He soon stands up straight and walks into the elevator, his gaze still fixated on me.
The elevator is not quite big. It probably can withstand a maximum of 4-5 people at a time.
And here I am stuck with him in such a confined space. He enters and stands beside me.

I shift myself more towards the corner not wanting to stand just beside him. I keep pressing the 5th floor wanting to just get the hell out of here. And finally, the doors start closing. I keep tapping my phone on my left hand in the nervousness.
The doors were now completely closed and the elevator starts to descend and my heart rate starts ascending rapidly as he turns around to face me.

'Now what is he trying to do ?'
Now, what more does he need to do for me to hate him. Yes, I hate him. I don't like him an inch. I don't want to see his face ever let alone be together in this conjusted small elevator.

'Why the hell is this elevator working so slowly?' I growl mentally fighting with my inner self to keep myself calm.

He takes one step closer to me after turning which makes my body temperature increase. I fix my gaze towards the ground not wanting to look at his stupid smirk nor the amusement in his eyes.

I could feel a hand been place right by my head at the wall and my hands involuntarily fall down by my sides for God knows what reason.

'Great! Now I am trapped between this wall and the devil. God, please lemme out fast, please. I don't want to spend another second with this guy please.'

My mind requesting for this to end fast but my life sucks as I feel his touch at my chin trying to lift it.

My brown eyes then meet his blue one but this time something was different.

My mind rambling through the different thoughts of the emotion his eyes held which I quite not understand or probably don't want to understand.

'Is it amusement?'
-O hell no it is not.'

'Is it enjoyment?
-No it doesn't seem to be'

'It's the concern?
-fuck no, why would he be concerned about you? Stop making yourself look important bitch.'
My brain contemplating the thoughts.

Now his face was right in front of mine as he bends down to my level. Adrenaline rushes through my body making my cheeks flushed red and drops of sweat start to form on my forehead.

'First, he turned around. Then he stepped closer. Now he bends to my level.
What more now?
Is he thinking of kissing me again?
Oh hell no, I would not let him do this time.
That day I was too tired to react to his stupid actions.
Now if he does I will make sure he regrets it.'

"Morning Mel, not ready for the class yet? Any problem dear?" He asks with a clear sign of concern in his tone.

'Oh, God! Why is he getting worried when he doesn't need to?
Why does his voice feel so heavy today?
There's no amusement in his eyes like I saw during our first encounter and it's like he is completely a new person.'

I think of answering him this time and getting out of this situation as soon as possible.
I open my mouth to say and suddenly the door of the elevator opens.

'Hurrah! I think God is on my side today. Thank you so much God!' my inner self dancing this time.

But unfortunately, I was still trapped between him and the wall. Before the door closes back again locking me with this idiot once again I speak.

"M-move please, I-I am already quite late," I mumbled loud enough for him to hear.

The nervousness is quite clear in my voice as I am already tensed about being late on my first day at university. The time was running but still, a few minutes with him in the elevator felt like a whole day for me.

I thought he would not budge from this position but proving me wrong he steps back, freeing me from the unwanted jail I was trapped in.

Without wasting time I run out of the elevator without looking back. I run towards Ella's room which was in the block located at the right side of the elevator.

I knock on her door twice but she doesn't open it so I bang my fist on it two times and I see the door's handle moving.

'Finally, she woke up' I sigh in relief.

I throw her door wide open and before screaming I take a glance at my phone's screen for the time,

"Ella, wake up from your dream damn, it's already 7:10.
We are already running late."

She hears me and her eyes wide awake now. And she shouts,

"Holy shit! Mel, we are doomed."

"Well if you don't get ready fast then slight chances of us reaching on time will also be lost." I try being all the positive I could be.

"Okay, I will meet you at the main gate by 7:45 sharp. Make sure to be there on time. And get ready fast." I tell her while getting out of her room and closing the door back.

I walk towards the elevator which is now on the 1st floor. Not having any choice I wait for it to arrive.
The doors open and I see there's no one. I enter with a sense of relief taking over me and I sigh thinking about what just happened a few minutes ago in this same place where I am standing.

'Late on the first day.
His face was the first thing I saw in the morning. And now we don't have much time. Probably we will miss our first class.
Can this day get any worse now?' I groan.

Running to the bathroom for a shower as I just brushed my teeth and ran to Ella.

I quickly come out, towel wrapped around my body and another one at my head. I grab my phone to see the time and it was 7:28, I quickly run towards my wardrobe and get myself the first thing my eyes gets on.
I grab the white summer dress which had big printed flowers on it. And I pick up my red cardigan and red platform heels to complete my outfit for today.

Melissa's attire:

I change quickly and get my bag ready for today by adding just a few small books for jotting down some notes with few pens and a small bottle of water. And yeah not to forget the most precious thing, MY EARPHONES!

Once again glancing at the time on my home screen of the phone I scurry quickly towards the door grabbing my key on the way and locks the door.

I run to the elevator and waiting for it my mind drifts to him.

'Was he leaving for the university?
But why so early? It takes 20-25 minutes to reach by bus so why so early?'

The door opens shattering my not-so-important thoughts. I quickly get into it.

I reach the main gate and dial Ella's number while looking here and there around me.

Ringing...
Ringing...

"Hii! I wave to her as I see her running towards me. I disconnect the now not required call and take a look at her.

"You looking hell hot Mel! Boys are gonna get a heart attack in the university today." She compliments me while poking at my shoulder with her index finger.

"Oh shut up Ella! Look at yourself first. You looking damn pretty in that blacktop and orchid brown pants."
I reply complimenting her.

We then run towards the bus stop which was just across the street from our hostel. And hopefully, the bus arrives within 2 minutes of our waiting.
We get on the bus and luckily get ourselves a seat to sit. I take a window seat and Ella sits beside me.

I check my phone and see it's already 7:55 and we were supposed to have our first class at 8.

"It's already 7:55. O God we are so dead today!" I exclaim worriedly and Ella's expression also turns to nervous from the relaxed one.

Ella is scrolling her Instagram and I look out of the window knowing that it will take around more than 10 minutes for us to reach.
I then take out the earphones from my bag and plug them into the phone when I feel my phone vibrate in my hand.

I turn on the screen and the notification of Mom's text displays.

"Hey, honey! You didn't call?
I hope you are not late on your first day. Call or text me as soon as you see the text."

'Oh shit! Fuck, fuck, fuck! I forgot to call her and now I am late. Surely if I text back, I will get a good scolding.' I mentally slap myself for forgetting it.

I text her back with a lie,
"Mom, my class will start within few minutes. I will call you back in my free time. And sorry for not calling you earlier. I will tell you the reason later on the call. Love ya !"

My phone vibrates again.

"Okay honey. All the best for your first day and make sure to call me as soon as you are free. And love you too my love."

I smile at the text I received. A small tear slips down my left cheek and suddenly my phone vibrates again.

Unknown number:

"Hey!
No need to worry.
The first class will be canceled."

What the hell? Is someone pranking me? And how do they know I am running late? And whose number is this? My thoughts come to a stop as the bus door opens and I see Ella dragging me by my hand.

"Mel get up. We have reached. Get your ass up Mel." Ella pulling me by my arm. I come back to reality and get up from my seat mouthing her a sorry for being zoned out. I don't tell Ella about the message I received. It could be a prank so why give her false information.

We run towards the main Dean's office which was just located towards the left of the main gate. We were supposed to get our groups assigned and also the schedule of our classes according to the groups. Our university distributes the students randomly into groups of 10 people who will have to stay together throughout their medical years.

We sprint through the main gate of the university. There were few police cars parked just outside the main gate. I think they are on regular patrol. my inner self assuring me.
I wonder if I could make more friends in our group! I hope we get co-operative groupmates. I hope for the best.

Ella and I run towards the notice board which was just on the right wall at the entrance of the Dean's office. There were 10 lists put up on the notice board. 5 lists contained the information of the student's group number and the rest 5 their schedules according to their group numbers.
She and I start searching our names in the different lists to find them as fast as possible. I am still struggling to find our names but I see Ella jumping and screaming joyfully.

"We are in the same group Mel. Oh God thank you, thank you!" She kept jumping while repeating her words.

I look at the list curiously to know the names of the rest 8 members of our group. I see the list it says Group-12
I start reading their first names,
Jessica
Charles
Steve
Mark
Melissa
Ella
Taylor
Vanessa
Elena...

And reading the last name makes my heart sink. My legs freeze and so does my blood.
I am not able to breathe for a moment as I cannot accept the reality of what I read.
I read his name... Blake.
A shiver runs down my spine just by thinking how am I going to cope with this devil throughout my whole medical years.

'What a great surprise!' I mentally curse my life for giving me such a huge bad surprise on my first day. And that too for the next few years this surprise will stay with me.

Ella stops jumping looking at my now pale face.

"Mel? What's wrong? You not happy we both got into the same groups?" She asks with a concerned look in her eyes.

"U-uh it's not like that. I-I just don't know." I blurt it out not able to bring up any excuse.

Her expression turns into a sad one and not wanting to spoil her mood I try to change my expression into a happier one.

"Ella, let's get our schedule fast as we are already late. I am so happy that we are in the same group." I utter with joy but my inside still turned upside down knowing that he is also in the same group.

A/N:
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