Chapter 10: What Do You Mean?

Astrid's POV:

"What's it...??" I asked. I wanted the environment to cool down but with his expressions it looked like it's not gonna cool in this life.

"I'm telling you about Lucas. I don't know if you'll believe me or not. But it's my duty. I've fulfilled it till now and I'll continue to do this" he said.

Honestly, I didn't understand any word.

"Be clearer, Noah" I said.

"Lucas is using you" he said looking down.

What? He's using me? How could it be? I love him and he loves me. How can it be possible? I think again Noah is trying to play a plan or is trying to embarrass me.

"What rubbish you're speaking!" I yelled, really angry from what he said.

"Astrid. I'm warning you. Don't go too far in this relationship" he said.

"But what's your problem, Noah? What's wrong? If there's any proof then tell me!" I said because he was so damn sure of him using me.

"Yeah. There isn't any. I'm just telling you without any base" he said.

"How do you think I'll believe you?" I asked him.

"Don't believe me. But after the time, don't say that no one warned you" he said and left.

I tried to stop him, but he didn't stop. I felt like he was crying. But I didn't see, so I'm not sure.

What's the matter. I still couldn't find out. If there's anything, then why didn't he tell me? Who should I believe now? Noah.. You've left me in trouble. But if I see.. There's really no reason for me to go away from Lucas. And Noah. You also don't have any proof. I can't believe you.

I went back to my home. I laid down on my bed and started thinking about everything. Lucas has always been good to me. Noah... Always a nerd to me. Why does he think I'll believe him and leave the one who loves me?

Then I messaged Lucas.

"Hi"

he replied after two minutes.

"Hi"

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"Nothing. Just lost in thoughts of you" he said.

"Oh great. Get lost. I-I mean be lost" I said.

"Oh yeah you scared me." he said.

"Don't be scared. I'll never leave you" I comforted him.

"Same" he said and sent a smiling emoji.

"Then bye" I said.

"Bye" he said.

I don't know why, but I was confused before. The truth is in front. Lucas never did anything wrong. Why should I leave him?

I went to the college and Lucas was standing at the gate.

"Hi Lue!"

"Hey you changed my name!!"

"Yes I did! Do you like it?"

"Yes! Anything you do." he said.

"Yeah. Do you have name for me?"

"Yeah Ari"

"Wow great thank you" I smiled.

Then we went to the class. Noah was sitting on his seat. When we got to the class together, he gave me a death look. Not me... Him.

He came and took Lucas with him. I didn't follow for a while, but then I did. I stood far. They were there, someplace where no one was seen. I was at a distance, so I was unable to hear anything. I thought they were talking, but then suddenly Noah grabbed Lucas' collar. Lucas started laughing. Then he spoke something again and then he released him. He started going back and then I ran to the class.

The time passed with the deadly stares given by Noah to Lucas.

And some by Lucas to Noah.

It was lunch. I was with Ava. Lucas came to me.

"Hey Ari!" he said.

"What! You've got a new name, Astrid?" Ava exclaimed.

"Ye...." I said "Are you coming, Ari?" he asked.

"No, Lue! Today I promised her to spend this day with her!" I said.

"Oh god. He has a new name too!" Ava said again.

"Yea..." we both said a little shyly.

"So, I'll spend tomorrow's day with you!" I told Lucas.

"Okay.." he said a little sad and then went.

Noah’s POV:

I can't believe she didn't listen to those warnings. She's madly in love. She has become blind..

Suddenly Xander (my best friend) came to me.

"Hi Noah"

"Hi Xan"

"Why are you so sad?? Mission incomplete?" he asked.

"Yes.. I'm losing hope this time, Xan"

"Why? We've come so far now. How can we lose now?"

"I know.. But she doesn't listen to me"

"I know. I'm here. We'll win"

Astrid's POV:

I went home. I was chatting with Lucas about this and that. No serious talks. When he suddenly brought the topic of Noah.

"If you don't mind, can I say something about Noah?" he asked.

"Why would I mind? Go on!" I said.

"Stay away from him. Don't believe anything he says, okay?" he said.

"um.. Okay" I said.

But I was confused. How does he know that Noah would say something about him? Who's right?!!?? I don't know. I'm so confused. I'll just do what I'm doing right now.

The next day I came, and Lucas was standing on the gate again. He took my hand and took me inside.

"Lue! Leave my hand" I said. But he didn't leave. Just then Noah came in front of us. It was a corridor. He took my other hand and dragged me with such a force that Lucas' hand slipped, and I landed on Noah.

"What the hell is happening!!" I yelled as I got away from both of them.

"Astrid, tell me, do I have the right to touch your hand, or he has?" Lucas asked.

"..... No one has!" I said and ran away.