Roy Blanche dosen't do love and cares less about how others view him. But a chance encounter with a freshman of his college, Jeremy Dahl, changes everything. Jeremy can evoke the long dormant emotions in Roy and hence Roy has started thinking otherwise. You know it, the feeling of being in love, just beautiful. [Written during my teenage years. Excuse the imperfections. Happy Reading.]
View MoreThe transparent doors of the bookstore─Lawrence, shut close soundlessly as Jeremy walked out with his baby blue satchel perched on his right shoulder.
A sudden assault of coldness creeping up his sleeveless arms made Jeremy halt for a second. He rubbed his goosebumps filled arms to find some momentous warmth.
The greeny─blue of his changeable eyes gazed around aimlessly, landing on the fellow pedestrians, who just like him were having a hard time with the after drizzle temperature drop.
Why are weather reports so inaccurate?
Inhaling the relatively cold air Jeremy sidestepped a stray can of coke.
The walk from the bookstore to the bus stop hardly takes five minutes but today Jeremy decided to fasten his pace. The cotton shirt he wore clung to his lanky physique but didn't help much in guarding from the cold air continuously trying to invade through the light material.
As soon as the bus stop came to view Jeremy heaved a breath of relief. Quickly getting inside the platform, he moaned audibly, loving the light warm air surrounding the enclosed waiting area.
Jeremy carefully sat on the seats allotted for the passengers and let the strap of his satchel fall off his shoulders. Interwining his fingers, Jeremy leaned against the wall and closed his eyes trying to meditate silently till the announcer informed of his bus' arrival.
"Arrrmm." The gruff and low groan made Jeremy open his eyes immediately and look in the direction from where it emitted.
Busy with himself till now, Jeremy failed to notice the other person at the far end to the left, shrivelled up. Worried he took careful steps and stopped right in front of the person. From here itself Jeremy could make out the dried trail of blood that clung to the curve of that person's cheekbones.
Jeremy panicked. Perhaps the person is injured?
"Excuse me." He spoke softly to the person.
The stranger's mass of raven curls dipped back and a pair of squinting grey eyes looked back at Jeremy.
If time were to stop Jeremy wouldn't have minded. The person in front of him seemed extremely handsome, capable of rivaling the nation's top Male models. With eyes so clear and deep, people might have always looked twice to make sure this person is real.
The person stared back at him with curious eyes and something more that he couldn't comprehend properly at the moment.
Once again Jeremy insisted. "Are you injured? You seem to have dried blood trails down your cheekbones."
No words came in response.
The same stare that trickled Jeremy's body a few moments ago now made him feel self conscious.
Is there something on his face, Jeremy thought. Maybe the person doesn't talk? Perhaps the person is so unwell that he cannot speak? The last thought made Jeremy more worried and he bent towards the person's face, trying to find any visible bruise or cut.
The stranger immediately leaned back, grey eyes widening.
Jeremy narrowed his eyes inspecting but didn't find any visible bruise. Straightening his posture, Jeremy searched inside his satchel to find the spare piece of handkerchief he always brings for emergencies.
"Ah." He muttered happily, finally grasping the white handkerchief. Jeremy offered the handkerchief to the person. The person looked at the piece of cloth but didn't make any motion to take it.
"Bus 4509 has arrived. Boarders please go in." The announcer suddenly burst shaking both of them.
Jeremy glanced outside to see the blue─white vehicle stopping in front of the platform. His bus has arrived. He once again looked back to see that the person had made no move to take the offered cloth. Sighing impatiently, Jeremy boldly took one of the person's hands and forced the cloth on the stranger's palm. "Take this. Okay?"
With a last warm smile Jeremy hurried towards the automatic doors, marching out as they opened to the awaiting bus, leaving the shook stranger on his seat, palm still out in the air, holding the white cloth.
Everyone's story had come to a more or less acceptable ending, except for Sasha Dahl. Sasha didn't stay with them for the celebration party after the award ceremony. She sneaked away when none was paying attention. 'I'm dating Jun, Sasha. The one we met on La Forde. I want you to meet him properly this time. Will you?" Her face had ashened and the throbbing of her heart intensified. She had guessed but the truth was more hurtful then she imagined. Winter has slowly passed and the temperature gradually rose. Sasha walked down the empty street, sounds of night traffic fading to a far distant place behind her. Memories of Sasha first meeting Kovit resurfaced and a trickle of tears slid down her cheeks. The soft whimpers soon turned into undisguised wails. Full of pain. Sasha grabbed the cloth near her chest and heaved. Her lips red from constant biting and hair disheveled. How ironic of a heartbreak this was. Sasha had always known that Kovit never understood or responded to he
Who would've thought that Ken would be noticed by the representative of a pro team today, after the game?By the time Monroe reached the players locker room, Ken had peacefully showered, dressed in another pair of Jersey, waiting for the award ceremony.As soon as a newcomer opened the door to their team's locker room, Monroe dashed inside, jumping in Ken's arms, hugging him tightly. Her arms encircled Ken's neck and brought down the happy player to meet her lips with his in a soft kiss.Sasha too followed Monroe inside and pleasantly congratulated Kovit, hugging the strict player sideways.The rest of the members, in other words, the single dogs lamented at their Vice Captain and star player's luck. They both have extremely gorgeous female partners that made others feel envious.Roy and Jeremy simply stood at the door, looking from outside. The locker room had very less space left with the changing bags and getting in will only clog the left space.Ken eagerly returned the kiss from M
The fourth set began and the T team knew this was their last chance to counter and steal away the game. Ken knew the T team would become more difficult to trap this set so finally bought out their hidden card, Kovit. Kovit had a meager appearance in the game till now only doing the necessary but when unleashed fully, Kovit could rule the court like a demon.And it was Ken's job to bring out that demon from Kovit. Ken picked Volleyball and looked at Kovit, who stood broad in the court.With Ken teaming up with Kovit, the T team finally realised that Amaryllis had a boundless demon attacker too. Kovit didn't miss or refuse any of Ken's sets. All brutally landed on the T team's court area, sparking points one by one continuously.The T team, who were proud of their power immediately sported pale faces and baffled expression. What's that power? That demon energy that froze the limbs of the T team blockers?Kovit didn't smile after scoring eight points in a row. His expression was chilly,
The game was ferocious. T University has been bashing the Volleyball with explosive power from the absolute start.Amaryllis could barely counter except for the blocks where Kovit heavily touched the ball stopping it's momentum. Also it was Kovit only who could break through T University's wall with his raw skills. Ken, as a setter, was frustrated with how his offense planning got repeatedly tampered and his sets getting ruthlessly blocked.The first set was already won by T University, which rather bought fear in Amaryllis' eyes. Before they really didn't expect that the T University team would breeze through the Set.Coach Yves understood the gradual changes in the team and called for a timeout to change the strategy they were adopting so far. Yves was the kind of coach who usually the players make decisions and handle the situations. It supposedly improves the overall mechanism but now that the players were given a taste of fear, Yves knew he had to jump in.The players of Amarylli
Roy had the most memorable New Year in Jeremy's house. By the time he came, Sasha was deep in sleep, leaving him and Jeremy alone.Well none of Jeremy's clothes were okay for Roy to wear but even if they were like second skin to him, Roy wore them with a happy expression.The whole night they talked and cuddled in Jeremy's bed, sometimes kissing and sometimes playing with each other's fingers. To Roy this was the most happiest thing he ever did. Jeremy really does fill the absence from Roy's life.Just like that days passed, everyone spent their time at their own business. Soon the second week of January arrived and the bracket for Winter Cup was announced. There were many mat
Ken's training camp came to an end on 29th of December—just before the year's end. Even if he looked haggard after the hellish training session, Ken's body seemed visibly more agile and toned.Monroe touched the bulge of Ken's muscles in his biceps and squeezed, as if trying to measure the muscle.
The end of winter vacation also meant the upcoming new year.Nobody was preparing for this occasion except the Blanche family. It was on the new year that Alexander decided to have the banquet to introduce his heir.
Monroe calmly filled the pamphlet application and went towards the submission counter. Some people from the crowd gave her envious looks, probably thinking that she had some exterior connections.Submitting the application form, Monroe took off from the crowded place with the envious gazes directed behind her.
Roy recovered faster then even the doctor had predicted.And when Roy and Jeremy came out after spending their personal time, the news about the Winter Cup had them shaken. From the swollen eye crevices of Ken to Monroe's blackish face, it didn't take Roy long to understand what had happened.
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