Chapter 29

**KAIA**

I stayed a little longer in the shower than I had intended to. My thoughts were all over the place, and my heart wouldn't stop beating so fast.

But it gave me enough time to regain my composure and build my walls back up. He was going to be here for a while, and I'm prepared to deal with it no matter how much he pisses me off.

Wrapping a towel around my body, I finally walked out of the bathroom and padded across the floor, heading towards my bedroom.

He was sitting on the couch in the living room, his eyes glued to his phone. I ignored him and kept walking.

Right before I stepped into my room, my phone started ringing. I had left it charging in the kitchenette, and I swore under my breath before retracing my steps to get my phone.

I could feel him staring at me as I walked past in my towel and wet hair just to answer the phone. A smile immediately spread across my face when I saw Callum's name on the screen.

"Hey. I was just thinking about you." I immediately said to him after answering the call.

"Oh yeah?" 

"Yeah. How've you been?" I asked while leaning my arms on the counter, with flirting mode fully activated.

"Better, now that I've heard your voice." I chuckled under my breath before shooting a glance towards Adrian.

He was still on his face, a blank mask over his face, looking unbothered, but I knew he was low-key eavesdropping on my conversation.

"Are you back in town? I was thinking we could hang out and catch up, you know." 

"Same." He responded, and I could hear the smile in his tone. "But I've got a better idea."

"Yeah, what's that?" I asked curiously while grabbing the apple from the fruit bowl on the countertop.

"There's this great hockey game tomorrow night, and I want you to come with me to watch. It's going to be fun, I promise." 

Oookay. Not what I was expecting, but fine, that'll do.

"Sure, I'd love to." 

"Cool. It's a date, by the way." He answered with a little enthusiasm in his tone, making me smile.

"I know. Text me the time, and I'll meet you there."

"Six thirty PM, and no, I'll come pick you up. Sounds good?" 

I carefully placed the apple back in the bowl and leaned off the counter.

"Yeah, perfect. See you tomorrow, bye." I ended the call while smiling to myself.

But I immediately stopped when I caught Adrian glaring at me from across the room. I scoffed and started walking back towards my bedroom.

"Not only do you not know how to mind your own business, you sure like eavesdropping on people's conversations too. Get a real hobby, Adrian." 

He twisted around in his seat, ready to say something, but I slammed the door loudly before he could do so.

That actually feels good.

**OoO**

I thought I would be confident about going on a date with Callum Morris tonight, but it turns out, I was low-key nervous as fuck.

Half an hour ago, I was busy stalking his Instagram account. Trying to gather as much information about him as I can to figure out what he likes, the people he hangs out with, and what type of person he might be.

Of course, I wouldn't be able to get all that just on the first date. So, stalking his Instagram might help me form a little dialogue or something to make the whole process smooth, so, I can avoid saying the wrong things or appearing boring to him.

But I am a boring person. I can never start up a conversation with a guy if I like him. I'd just stay quiet by his side and run out of things to say which would lead to more awkwardness.

I hate getting into awkward situations.

But the keywords there were; if I liked the guy. In this situation, I haven't developed many feelings for Callum to admit that I like him. So, this should be simple.

Flirting with guys I never really liked was easy. You can say whatever you want, tease them a little bit, and notice how much you can easily affect them without doing much except flirting.

But of course, they would feel flustered by the whole act if they liked you. With Callum, he's attracted to me and this date just proves how much he wanted to get to know me.

So, this shouldn't be hard at all. But why the hell do I feel like there's a rollercoaster going on inside my stomach?

I stared at my outfit in the mirror one more time before sinking into the bed. Amy was not here, she's usually the one that helped me pick out an outfit for events like this. So, I decided to take matters into my own hands tonight.

It was simple, yet cute and I think it's suitable to wear to a hockey game especially if you're going there on a date with someone.

It was simple, yet cute and I think it's suitable to wear to a hockey game especially if you're going there on a date with someone

A new message popped up on my phone and my heart jumped in surprise. I opened my clutch bag, pulled my phone out, and saw it was from Callum, letting me know that he was waiting outside.

I slipped the phone back inside my bag and did a little breathing exercise before leaving the dorm room. I clasped my hands together in front of me, as I made my way downstairs and exited the building.

There was a black Tesla parked right outside near the gates, and Callum was standing beside it, hands buried deep in his pockets while looking around.

I couldn't help the smile on my face as I started to approach him. He actually looked nice too. What makes a guy really attractive, is if he knows how to dress well for any event.

He tilted his head in my direction and the corner of his lips turned up as he leaned off his car and faced me

He tilted his head in my direction and the corner of his lips turned up as he leaned off his car and faced me.

"Hi, beautiful," I smirked at the sudden use of endearment.

"Hey."

"You look really pretty." He commented while raking his eyes over my outfit.

"Likewise."

He suddenly smirked. "Are you calling me pretty too?"

I shrugged while walking towards his car.

"Are you coming pretty boy, or what?"

He looked at me and laughed while shaking his head in amusement before sliding into the car and I did the same a few seconds after.