Something Other Than Secrets (Sequel to My "Little" Secret is Out) COMPLETED.

Chapter Three

Julia's POV: 

I stare out the window of the taxi, thinking of a way to tell Justin off. He just doesn't get the hint. I am not interested. This feels like Aiden's bullshit all over again. I lean my forehead against the window as I watch the lights of buildings pass me. 

Justin chose a restaurant off campus in a neighborhood not far from dorms. It's something small, nothing too fancy. I would have liked it if I wasn't thinking of a nice way to tell him to fuck off. I sigh as my thoughts runs back to Hunter. I tried not to think of too much. We broke things off. We wouldn't have made it with the distance between us. 

I wanted to break things off to avoid getting more hurt. I had a feeling that Uni would change me a bit. I haven't drank this much alcohol before or partied as much as I do now and I had more one-night-stands than I would like to admit. I would have felt disgusted in myself if it wasn't what I had wanted. This care free life feels great.

I miss the old days. The days that my friend group and I had fun. The days that we actually laughed about everything and I felt great. If I compare my days I have now to the days I had then, I feel more lonely. I feel incomplete and it is probably because I am holding on to something that I forced to leave me. My heart feels heavy and I push my thoughts away when the taxi gets to a halt.

"Thank you." I hand him the money and get out, pulling my jacket straight and taking a deep breath. Don't be soft. This isn't what you want, or what you need. Justin was a once off thing. Don't fool him. Not again. I nod to myself and head for the doors, pushing my hands into my jean jacket and hunching my shoulders forward. It's getting cold. I push the door open and the warm feeling inside instantly feels welcome.

I straighten myself and take a look around the place. A memory of Hunter's and I's first breakfast flashes through my mind and I push it away again. Don't compare. That's the first mistake. An arm flies up and waves at me and I force a smile to my lips when I spot Justin. Why is he trying so hard anyway?

I make my way to the table and take the seat opposite him. "You made it." He grins brightly and I nod, not giving anything away. I still haven't found a nice way to say it to him. Just say it, Julia. "Justin." I look him straight in the eye. "We need to talk." He stares at me and lifts an open palm. "Don't." He lowers his head, his medium brown hair falling over his eyes. "I know. You don't want a relationship." He looks at me again. "I get it." He shrugs and I raise a brow.

"The only reason why I am even trying is because I want to get to know you." I feel a punch in my stomach and my breath gets caught in my throat. "I want to at least be a friend." I just stare at him and take a steady breath. "I don't need friends. I have Angelic and my friends at home." I answer and he leans on his arms. "I am not trying to invade your personal space, Julia." I try not to stare into his forest green eyes, so I stare at the wall behind him. 

"Justin. If I wanted to be your friend, I wouldn't have slept with you while being drunk." I try to think of another excuse to get out of this situation. The memories is pushing hard. "I don't even know why you would try." He leans back into his chair and rakes his fingers through his hair. "I want to get to know you because unlike other girls, you're different." I want to roll my eyes. I've heard that before. "And, I don't want a relationship either." He shrugs and I raise my brow. "Then what do you want?"

"Well, I can see that you need some tension relief." He smirks, "And you seem to know what you do." I frown at him and he laughs. "Chill, I am joking." I roll my eyes and he smiles at me. "If you want to, we can try the friendship thing. You can tag Angelic along if you feel uncomfortable around me alone." I smirk. "It takes a lot to make me uncomfortable." He raises a brow with a smirk.

"Are we going to get food or not?" He nods his head, almost excitedly and calls a waitress closer. I take the opportunity to look around the vintage like restaurant and spot a picture of Marilyn Monroe. She was pretty in her time.  "And what would you like?" I look dazed at the waitress and blink it away before looking at the menu. "Uh, fries and a burger please." She nods and turns around to leave. "You didn't even take a proper look at the menu." Justin points out laughingly. "It is usually on a menu, so why not?" His eyes shows his amusement and he smiles at me.

"See, that's why I want to be your friend." I just shake my head and look at the other pictures. "You like the place?" I face him again and nod my head. "To be honest, I do." He grins and claps his hands excitedly. "I impressed her!" I laugh out loud and the waitress returns with glasses of cola. "I hope you don't mind." He smiles and I shake my head.

Maybe I should give him a chance to be my friend.

I don't think I will regret it, will I?

 Writers Note: 

Julia's outfit ^_^