The Movies Make It Look Easy

Chapter 60

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Chapter 60

Shannon’s P.O.V:

Ben texted me as I was walking to my second class of the day - Art History. He asked if I was free for lunch.

I felt myself smile. It would be nice to do something different for once. Sometimes I felt like my life was going nowhere – I always did the same things and spent time with the same people…but mostly, I was just grateful for what I had.

I texted Ben back, telling him when my class was finished. Part of me wondered how he had my number; I definitely hadn’t given it to him, but the rest of me wasn’t surprised. He was probably very resourceful.

I slid my phone into the pocket of my jacket and hurried across campus. I’d overslept and had been late leaving the apartment. I’d practically run all the way to my first class. My sense of timing hadn’t improved and I was somehow late again.

The only good thing was I hadn’t seen Nick at all; he’d already left by the time I dragged myself out of my room. I was still surprised, and slightly shocked. However, I’d firmly told myself it wasn’t my place to care, not anymore.

Did my brain listen? Of course not. I’d mulled over the possibilities of why he’d gone out early the whole way to class. Sad, I know.

A strong gust of wind broke my reverie and I bent my head against the icy chill with a grimace. The weather wasn’t as bad as it had been, the ground was still perpetually wet, and it was impossible to go outside without a jacket on. I really hated winter.

All of the plant life was limp, and to me the scene was depressing. I liked when the new buds pushed forth in spring, and the world was once again awash with colour; not just the grey palate of winter. Well, as colourful as possible in a city.

An almost inaudible sigh escaped me as I thought of my home in Ireland. A wave of longing crashed over me; for the place I’d grown up in, and for the family and friends I’d left behind. Maybe what I needed was to take a couple of days and just escape. Surely I could get flights.

A plan started to formulate in my mind. I’d need to think about it a bit more, but nevertheless; I grinned as I walked through the large double doors into the warm old building before me, and made my way to class.

When I stepped into the surprisingly half-empty classroom, I did my usual sweep of the room, checking for Lee. I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw he wasn’t there.

It was strange how the absence of one person could make me so happy.

I pushed the thought from my mind as I took my usual seat by the window. I wasn’t going to waste perfectly good daydreaming time on Lee.

I closed my eyes and prepared to be bored, my body already feeling lethargic.

A buzz against my side jolted me from my stupor. I checked the clock at the top of the room. Damn, not even half the class had passed by.

A cursory glance around showed my peers looking as bored as I felt. Well, except for the one or two avid listeners at the front – every class had them.

I surreptitiously pulled my phone from my pocket.

I already knew who it would be.

I stepped outside into the cold, fresh air. I was one of the first out so it was easy to spot the relaxed figure leaning against the wall next to the doors. I pulled my jacket tighter around me. The sun had made a rare appearance but it was still bloody freezing.