Collateral Love
Synopsis
The biggest bully on campus wants to make Astrid his. A nerd stands up for her, but will he be able to protect her? And why does he even want to? Unwilling to believe anyone has evil intentions, Astrid finds out the truth too late. She doesn't believe in love, but she might change her mind for the right bully...or nerd.
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Chapter 1—Prologue | Collateral Love
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I woke up at 7. Yup, I usually slept till late, but today was my first day at this so-called college.
I went downstairs and found my mum. She was preparing breakfast.
"I’m going, Mum!" I yelled.
"Take this!" she replied.
I don't like breakfast, but I had to eat it. After I ate, I gave my mum a hug and left. She's lovely but strict with the rules.
"First day at college. I have no friends. Wow," I thought as I got to the unfamiliar campus.
I entered the room and there stood my teacher.
"She's beautiful," I thought.
As I entered, she greeted me. "Hello! You just added this class, right? Ms. Astrid?"
"Yes, ma’am!" I said, and she gave a big smile.
Then I turned my face towards the class. Everyone was looking at me.
I didn’t know where to sit, but there was an empty chair by a boy.
Woah. He's so handsome—perfect face with oceanic eyes in which you can get lost. He didn't look at me, so I kept on looking at him for some time. I came in my senses when I heard a voice.
"You've been staring me for half an hour. Care to study?" said the boy, gazing at me.
Oh shit! Shit! Shit! Shit! What will he think of me now? I lowered my head in embarrassment.
"I-I..." I was trying to come up with a reason why I was acting so weird when he spoke again.
"Anyway, it’s okay. I know I'm just too handsome. It's not your fault. Name’s Noah,” he said and smirked at me.
"It’s not like that. Don't be so full of yourself!" I retorted.
He smiled evilly and then his gaze shifted from me to his book again.
Now who the hell was he laughing at? Well, that’s not my problem.
I didn't do anything and just studied.
Yes, I studied.
Only studied, okay!
Chapter 2—He's A Nerd | Collateral Love
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Astrid's POV:
After a few minutes, I got really irritated by him. He glanced me a few times and smirked by lowering his head.
What is he doing? Is he insulting?
Me?
I can't take it anymore.. This insult.
"Mister, what's your problem? What are you doing??"
"You're just finding reasons to talk to me!" he said while grinning.
Enough. I can't bear it. I stood up and called the teacher.
"Mam.. I want to change my seat" I said.
"Why?" asked the teacher.
Ohno. I'm so crazy. I didn't even think of a reason.
"That.. Mam... Actually.."
Yeah! I got an Idea!
"Mam I forgot my book, and... She! She is sitting alone, and she has a book"
Yeah I pointed towards a strange girl. I didn't know her, as I have literally no one I know here.
"Noah, don't you have book?" she asked him.
"Yes Mam, I do"
Woah. Can't he just neglect it?
"Then share it with her"
"Of course I have no problem" he said with a little smirk at me.
I don't get it. What's his problem.
I sat down with a little embarrassment. I don't know why everyone was staring me and at that girl.
After a while, when the class got normal, I looked at him.
"What's your problem?” I asked him.
" Huh, I should ask that to you. Can't you just study?"
Wow. Isn't he the one who is disturbing me? Guys are you with me??
Oh, these nerds...
I didn't do anything the rest of the class other than noticing his irritating glances. Oh yes, I studied too.
This college is beginning to become somewhat interesting. I don't know why, but my eyes, they automatically want to see him every minute. But I can't do that! He's a nerd. I got to know that. Why can't I accept it?
I tried to concentrate on the book. Book was lying in front of me, but all I could see was some letters written over it. I was not reading it, nor could I understand anything. I just wanted to have a glance of the one sitting beside me.
I slowly shifted my gaze towards him. He was staring me.
What the hell?
I quickly looked towards my book again.
"You really can't take your eyes away from me" Noah said.
What the hell. He was also staring at me.
"Same goes for you" I said without making any eye contact.
"Huh" he sighed, and a little laugh came out from his mouth.
I didn't react to this. I don't know about anyone or anything here. I should just concentrate on my studies. The moment I thought this, it was time for lunch.
"Lunch in the first period?" I spoke in air.
I don't know how time passed, staring at him or by irritating him, but it just passed.
I was looking forward to making a friend. Yes, I need a friend. I sat on the chair, alone. When a girl came to me. She looked around my age.
"Hello, you're Astrid, right?"