For some reason, time seemed to move fast. And before I knew it, yesterday became today and it was time to get out of bed.

I have always felt that the nights somehow have always been quite short and mornings took forever to end.

This applies to college as well. Classes seemed to take forever to cease and when they finally did and we came back home before we even know it, it's time to hit the road again.

Isn't that unfair? Is it just me or does everyone feel the same way?

Anyway, since it's time to "get ready", I pushed myself off the bed and walked towards the washroom with my eyes half-closed.

Then I got ready and led myself down for breakfast. As I climbed down the stairs, the aroma of freshly prepared brownies filled the air and without realizing my eyes trailed to the object the scent emanated from.

My eyes found the heavenly sight of a plate full of chocolate brownies and some cupcakes. Yum.

"Ok, wow, mom, you're like the best of the best," I said to my mom as my hand reached to pick up a brownie when she slightly taped on my skin which made me drop it.

"Hey," I protested, quite offended

"They are for Mr. and Mrs. Smith," she said.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been our neighbors for as long as I can remember. Often my mom sends them something and then they send us something in return, it had become a tradition by now.

"But that's not fair. Why don't I get to have one? " I question her.

"You can have the ones left once you're back from the college," she replied with a sweet smile.

"Oh, come on, mom. You can't leave me hanging for so long all for one brownie," I said as I made my puppy-dog face.

"You know that your puppy-dog face won't work on me," she said as she packed the cupcakes in a plastic box.

"Can I at least have one? " I ask her surrendering to the argument.

"Fine, just one," she agrees. Finally.

"What about Rose?" I asked her as soon as I picked my share

"Yeah, you can take one for her as well," she responded.

Just then I head Rose honk her car outside. This is what I call The. Perfect. Timing.

"One won't satisfy her stomach and neither will it satisfy mine. I'll just grab a few. " I stated as I grabbed as many brownies as my hands could fit and rushed out.

I swear I could hear my mom curse me in the most adorable way possible which made me laugh. But since I was already out she couldn't do much about it.

"C'mon, c'mon, drive fast," I said as I raced in the car

"What? Why? What happened?" Rose asked, taken aback, as she shifted the gear to drive mode and the car came to motion.

I relaxed back and let out a hearty laugh. Without saying anything I offered Rose one of the brownie and she understood what had happened back there.

*****

The car came to a halt in front of the usual tall and old building I have been seeing for the past two years.

We got down once Rose safely parked the car.

Still munching my hardly earned brownies I walked inside a hall crowded with thousands of kids, ambulating all over the place.

I headed to my locker and placed my bag in and took the books I needed for my first class which happened to be literature.

I and Rose walked with our books and as we passed a couple of boys we heard someone class her name.

"Rose. Hey" said the voice from behind. That's when everyone's eyes fell on us and suddenly we became the center of attraction.

We turned to look who it was and we identified the figure to be of Jake Olson.

When I peaked a look at Rose I could see a broad smile form her lips. However, it was me who felt quite awkward with everyone else glaring at us.

"Rose. Let's go, " I whispered to Rose, as I pulled her hand slightly.

"No. Wait. Jake wants to talk to us, " she replied, with her capacious smile.

"Hey guys, what's up? " he asked us with his usual upbeat tone as he slowed his footsteps near us.

"Nothing really," I replied immediately and grabbed Rose's hand to turn around and leave.

"Hey what's the rush?" Jake said as he stopped us by holding Rose's hand. I can promise you that Rose's heart must have skipped a few beats. The beam on her face clearly showed how overwhelmed she was and that she had a thousand butterflies flying in her stomach.

Nonetheless, Jake had, technically, stopped Rose, not me, which means I could go. Right?

"Where are you guys going? " Jake asked, looking at Rose

"Class? We have literature now. Remember? " Rose replied, with the beam still on her face

If I didn't know her any better I wouldn't be able to tell that she was trying hard to control her euphoria.

"oh yeah well, sure. However, I was thinking-" Jake was about to say something as he let go of Rose's hand.

"I think I'll catch you guys later," I said and turned around to leave immediately as I realized that this conversation was gonna take long and I couldn't handle all those eyes which were still staring at us.

I'm pretty sure the only reason everyone was staring was that they couldn't figure out how 'invisible' people like us managed to talk to the hottest and the most popular guys of the college.

Honestly, I don't blame them either. As a matter of fact, I can't, myself, understand how we even got ourselves into talking to them. And why would they want to talk to us or be seen with us?

Well, the only possible answer is that they wanted to talk to Rose and not me. I just came by without exception. After all, it was only me who was 'the invisible' and not Rose.

In fact, Rose was once asked to befriend the popular girls by their head but she refused. She said that she would rather stick with me than anyone else. That was so sweet of her. She's an angel.

***

I headed to my class alone as Rose was still busy talking to Jake. God knows what they have been talking about for so long.

I sat on the same bench as yesterday and opened my books and started reading the topic which was taught foretime. I know it's a nerds thing to do, but it just helps me understand the proceeding topics better and faster.

I only noticed Austin's presence when he walked in and sat next to me, where Rose was supposed to sit.

"That's Rose's place. She'll be here in a moment " I turned towards him and said.

"That's OK. I'm sure Rose will be just as comfortable there as she has been here" he replied as he tapped the seat in front of him.

I got pretty annoyed but before I said something an idea popped into my head and I played along.

"Sure, " I replied with an impish smile.

Just then Rose walked in and was followed by Jake. She sat on the seat in front of Austin and just then I immediately shifted myself to the seat next to her. As for Jake he had to take the seat next to Austin, where I was previously sitting.

The look on Austin's face was immensely satisfying. Priceless, to be honest. I even let out a small chuckle. But both Rose and Jake were surprised. Neither of them expected what had just happened.

"I just wanted to sit here" I explained with a smile as I looked at Rose who had the what-the-hell look on her face.

As Miss Janette walked in, everyone settled in their places and the class began.

I managed to escape a few glances at Austin now and then and his face clearly showed how pissed he was due to his failed attempt to annoy me. Even in such a situation, he looks super hot. It felt like every feature of his face defined itself. I couldn't help but smile.

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A/N

Hey guys, what's up?

How do you like the story so far?

I know this chapter is supposed to be published tomorrow but I thought of giving my readers an early read.

Hope you guys are enjoying reading the story

Until next time,

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