Promises (chapter 5)

The session was in full swing by Monday, different people, different moods with the same agenda.

We all roamed the halls either going for a class, coming out of one or neither of them.

I wasn't cut out for this sort of lifestyle; I think my brain was just waiting for the right moment to jump out and wave my ass goodbye.

I was hot all over and no it's not the sexy kind of hot you perv, it was the sticky irritating kind of hot, the one that made you angry for no reason.

I stormed my way to my dorm room; college wasn't living up to my expectations in any way at all.

If anything, it just got so fudging harder than high school then why was I rushing to graduate?

I kept mumbling curses under my breath as I took a much-needed shower, I didn't even flinch as the cold water rained down on me, It was cooling me off, I'm sure I was seconds away from detonation.

We had a free period today, the lecturer had to run off on an emergency, leaving me happy at first till we all had to draft out an article on the Egyptians following the time frame of 3150BC till now, freaking awesome first day.

My bed was begging and crawling on its knees for me to just lay down, but I rejected the offer and faced some assignments instead.

I spent hours upon hours researching, reading, redirecting, copying, and pasting, proofreading before I finally had a tangible script, I wasn’t done but at least I had started.

The day just kept getting better and better, I mean I had another class to get to right now.

I ran like a maniac through the halls screaming sorrys (honestly I'm still skeptical about this word but research says it's acceptable so you all can use it in writing but not in speeches)

Finally, I missed the class, before I could shuffle in with the rest of the students, she slammed the door in my face, literally I was the only one left and she still didn't let me in.

I think I looked like a dragon the way I kept breathing in and out, the only thing missing was just the smoke, you know for added effect.

I walked back to my dorm room AGAIN, this time more agitated than before, even a shower wouldn't be able to calm this storm inside me.

I cleaned my room twice, brought down my clothes then rearranged them, cleaned out my table, threw out the unneeded, after 2 hours of cleaning I had worked my frustrations out.

Remember the day we found each other Saw your face and forgot every other

First of May first time I hear-

My ringtone rung out, I glanced briefly at the screen before I tapped the accept button.

"Hey Mom"

"Hey baby, you sound really tired, how are you? You aren't over stressing it are you? Just breathe through it, college isn't that hard" Right mom!! college isn't hard, could've fooled me twice.

"Sure Mom, I'm just taking college by the horns, it isn't that hard actually, just some classes I couldn't make it to"

"No slacking, hun. You should be in every class at every given time, remember you aren't leaving college without giving it your best and your best is better than everyone else's, you need to be at your best all the time, no failures, not one bit, you aren't permitted to do that"

"Yes Mom no slacking, no failures, my best Every time all the time got it, I won't let you down"

"That's a big promise"

"I know mom, I intend to keep it" I reassured her.

"Well then, I was just calling to check up on you, see how you were doing"

"I'm fine mom, just getting it right"

"Any new friends?" I heard the emphasis on 'new friends'

"No mom, no *new friends*" I said which made her laugh.

"I didn't mean to pry love, I just want you to be fine and I need you to know what you want, who you want and when it's right to want them, you’re still very young, you should walk back on some things love"

"For example, boys, right mom?" I asked, my voice was serious but I'm sure she could hear the sarcasm.

"Ha ha, very funny, Ren. Just stay away from bad influences, hun. Any other thing you want to tell me?"

For a moment Cherry popped into my head, my heart was beating so fast I wondered if my mom could hear it, she was my confidant, she would understand right? This dizzy feeling every time I was around her or the need to put stars in her eyes.

"Honey are you still there? What's bothering you?" I zoned back into the conversation.

"Nothing mom just my usual head space, I forgot you were still here"

"Alright honey, I have to go, take care of yourself and be the best, remember ren nothing but the best"

"Yes Mom, bye, love you" I said blowing her a kiss "Bye, hun."

And dead went the line.

Now I was beyond bored, I had no other class for the day, the assignments of the classes I didn't get to attend were sent to my mail.

Another hour of reading, surfing the internet and pretending I was Einstein, my brain had had enough.

I laid sprawled out on my bed as the time flew by, I never knew just laying down could be this peaceful.

I picked up my phone and put passengers album on repeat, it was just what I needed to end the day, slowly I drifted off to the lands beyond.

**********

A week had passed, and I had made up my mind, I would never judge a drop out in my life, cause right now I wanted to be one.

I studied and studied, and I had finally caught on with some of my courses, not easy I tell you.

It was really a drag reading all day, but I had to just bear it for now till I stabilized or found a balance.

I was just lazy walking through the halls, I didn't want to turn in yet.

It had been a while since I saw Cherry, she popped into my mind here and there, never staying long but never straying too far away either.

I missed her My heart didn't beat twice as hard as before when I thought of her or heard her name.

"I guess you've gotten better huh, no funny business" I said as I patted my chest "I knew you were crazy, I still wanted to be your friend though" speak of the devil and she shall appear, I wasn't scared this time, I'm sure my smile could cut a cake in two, I'm sure I looked like an idiot just standing there grinning like a fool.

"Hey berry" I said then the weirdest thing happened, Cherry blushed, my heart picked up speed, I thought I would pass out, I'd never seen anyone more beautiful.

"Uhm I don't know if you got uncomfortable the other day, I'm sorry really, I'm usually conscious of my surroundings, I would have respected your space, I wouldn't have just walk-"

"Ok Mr. flash before you start speaking in tongues, I wasn't uncomfortable, in fact let's just keep what I felt in a tiny little box" she said cutting off my rambling.

I tilted my head like a confused puppy, "Feelings? What did you feel? But you just said you weren't uncomfortable, so what other feel-" the rest of my words were muffled by her little palm.

"Really partner, who would know you talked this much, you don't want to know what my thoughts were about, Trust me, you aren't ready"

I still tried to speak, it only made it worse, I sounded like an angry dog, at least it was funny to Cherry, she found pleasure in torturing me so I did what anyone would, I licked her palm.

She stared at her palm with her brows scrunched up like she didn't understand what had just happened.

"Did you lick my palm?" She asked looking at it in astonishment.

Ok this girl was weird; I was expecting some "ewwwws" or "yuck" not awe.

"Yes I did" I said, speak slowly so she would hear me.

"Don't do that again"

"What?" I looked at her confused "I said, don't lick my hand again, please trust me, just don't" she said, her blue eyes were darker than normal, they bore into my dull brown orbs with intensity.

Something about this stare, something about the look in her eyes had me wanting the danger I could sense hitting me from all angles.

"What If I want to?" Her palm had dropped during our little staring contest, so my voice came out strong, I knew I was pushing it, but I didn't care.

This feeling was too much for me to handle, I didn't get it, I didn't understand it one bit, but I knew I had never felt this way before not even with Tristan.

My heart was always sick around her, always wanting, this had to count right? Something big was at play here, I was sure of it"

"Don't push me Katya, don't dip your legs into what you can't handle partner"

I was so frustrated, why wouldn't she just make me understand what I was feeling, I folded my hands and pouted like a child.

"Aw, come on, I'm sorry really, I just think you aren't ready, I promise I'll always be here, anytime, anyway, anywhere, promise you'll be here too" she said holding out her pinky.

I smiled, this looked so familiar, I lock mine with her "promise".

The day kicked off from there, we roamed the halls, sorry, Cherry roamed the halls like a kid on Christmas, it was like she didn't walk through them to get to her classes.

I shook my head as I followed behind, she was pretty popular, I could understand, really, her energy was contagious, people waved or stopped for a little chitchat, I was a social bird but honestly I didn't think I could light a candle next to her.

We walked around for a bit then finally, Cherry got tired, she kept rubbing her eyes or yawning, I think the day zapped that unending energy.

"Do you want to come in?" she asked

"Why don’t I do that tomorrow, I can't promise to wake you by 8 in the morning, but I'll be here" I said as we shared a laugh.

"Fine, don't wake me up by 8, I'll just walk round school five times before you drag your lazy ass out of bed" I scoffed at her words.

"I wake up early, I just don't like doing it" I retorted.

"Could have fooled me but fortunately I know the real you"

I grumbled under my breath, why couldn't I just win a conversation.

"Aw, you big baby, it's all right love, I'll always wake you up, if not you'd be failing all your classes" she said In all my - years of existence, I have experienced multiple emotions, multiple types of feelings, but none quite like this.

She fell on her bed dragging me on top of her while her lips where still pressed on mine. Her hands on my back, mine on her face tracing every edge and angle.

It was the most intense feeling I've ever had; my whole body was vibrating.

I mean I had had sex before but shit I just couldn't get over the way her lips and hands made me feel A little later after the endless fight for dominance which I lost to the urge to rip each other's clothes off became unbearable.

I broke the kiss, her lips were swollen, the enormous feeling of pride almost made me smirk.

"I haven't ever done anything like this before, I mean uhm with a girl"

I managed to say with a trembling voice and that annoying blush on my face.

"Just follow my lead" Cherry said going in for a kiss again.

This time it was much more passionate than before.

She bit my lower lip, slowly pulling my zipper while we kissed, my heart was pounding, I knew once I crossed this line there was no going back, I didn't care.

She took off my top leaving me with just my bra, her lip bites were driving me insane.

"Fuck you're so beautiful" she muttered while skillfully unclipping my bra, throwing it to God knows where.

I was half naked on top of her, my nipples weren't making life easy for me, it hurt to even breathe, they kept competing for her attention.

My drenched hopeless panties was the only thing standing between her and what she wanted most, I was so turned on it was starting to get painful.

Her lips were doing wonders to my sensitive neck, her hands were everywhere and nowhere, I kept opening and closing my mouth cause I didn't know any more sounds to produce, her hands eased their way down to my drenched panties, I stiffened, fuck I couldn't do this.

What If I messed up?

"Relax, it’s just me" she said Her voice was so calm and soothing I knew she wouldn't do anything to hurt me, if there was ever a girl I would give my all to and not regret it, it was my Cherry berry.

She attached her lips to my neck making me forget all my insecurities as I struggled to keep my moans down.

It felt so good anywhere she touched me, her lips were leaving burning trails across my skin.

Goosebumps erupted everywhere on my skin, this was the best "new" I could hope for, she readjusted so I was lying flat on my back at the edge of the bed while she knelt down.

Oh shit, forgive me, Lor—hol—crap, I couldn't even scream normally anymore.

Cherry’s POV

I couldn't believe I was doing this; this wasn't my first time, but I wanted her to remember this night forever, I wanted to pour out everything I felt for her.

I could smell her innocence from a mile away, her body made want to chant hymns and never leave her side.

I knew she was turning her back on her religion to be right here with me, but I didn't care.

I wanted to have her, I would have her, she was mine to do as I saw fit, seeing her here where I always imagined her was like a dream come through.

My fantasies were coming to life, I repositioned her to lie flat on her back while I knelt down to get the perfect angle.

Nothing was hidden from my peering eyes as I took in all of her, I could see her blush from down here, but I knew in no time that would be the last thing on her mind.

"May I?" I whispered softly while I trailed kisses down her thighs, she could do nothing but nod rapidly, I chuckled.

"Words please"

"Yes, Cherry, please stop teasin—" I cut her off as I swiped my tongue over her clit making her moan.

She tasted sweet, just as I imagined she would be, she surpassed my imaginations.

The female body was a beautiful thing I tell you, I held her legs down as I made love to her nether lips.

With every swipe of my tongue, it got harder to hold her down, damn was she strong.

I swiped my tongue in a slow circular motion, steering clear of the part of her that needed attention, but I wouldn't take till she gave her consent.

I kept my slow pace, swiping, licking, nipping till her moans and hands turned desperate, I drew out her orgasm for as long as I could.

Her moans were like music to my ears, her breaths were ragged as she tried to control her breathing.

I kissed my way up to her lips as I let her taste herself, she moaned into my mouth making me get hot all over again.

"Round two?" I asked while she giggled.

******

Morning came by rapidly, Kat was still asleep, her mouth was slightly open, she released the most amusing sounds, I couldn't get out of bed without waking her up.

For someone who called me a monkey, she sure knew how to hold me down.

I watched her for a while, just taking her in, I knew we had this attraction the first time we met, I wanted her to be mine.

I waved my name around a bit and that did the magic, no one messes with a Malnov. I loved appearances, what no one could reach, I didn't even have to blink.

After watching Katya like a stalker, she finally stirred, curling her body into mine she stretched and yawned, she blinked and froze as I took in those beautiful eyes.

"How long have you been watching me?"

She mumbled in her sleepy voice, so cute.

"Long enough love, you could sleep through a hurricane" she blushed making me laugh, she buried her face in her hands.

"Aw, come on, don't hide that pretty face from me, give me a kiss" I pouted my lips, but she turned her face making my lips land on her cheek, I furrowed my brows.

She must have seen my frown as she rushed to explain "No, no, Cherry, it's not like that, just morning breath," she said with her hands on her mouth, I looked at her incredulously.

"Babe I just need to brush first, jus-"

I grabbed her neck cutting her off as I connected our lips, she tried to push me off making me growl, I bit her lower lip making her gasp, I took the chance, pushing my tongue into her mouth while she moaned.

I pulled her on top of me putting her hands on the headboard, her mound in front of my face.

You could call it punishment, but I took and took and took some more till all she could chant was my name.

"Remind me to always kiss you" she said breathlessly "I won't need to" I chuckled.

We laid down for another hour, just kissing, cuddling, or watching movies, I got up at some point to get us some food.

Kat ate for three people but still, her tummy was still flat, and I just couldn't see where any of the food was going to.

We goofed around for a while till lunch time, we had been cooped up in the room all day, so we decided to go into town.

We went to our local favorite, once we were stuffed once more, I looked like a pregnant elephant while Kat was still Kat, so unfair.

We walked around for a while, went into the pet store, watching her eyes light up was probably the second-best thing I had ever seen.

We bought some more food, I tell you it didn't sit well with me, where was all these calories going to?

We went into a boutique, tried on all the clothes till they kicked us out, we didn't buy even one.

On and on we went, I couldn't remember the last time I had this much fun, I felt so free right here, right now, I would do it all again.

We did all our business on a rush, there was a time frame.

We couldn't stay out late, we had classes tomorrow, by 6 we were done and ready to go.

We walked back to campus, holding hands, yeah I loved this feeling, Kat had finally accepted that part of her, she wasn't conscious on who and who saw, she held me like she was proud of this.

My smile faltered a little, but I shook the negative feelings aside.

I wanted to enjoy this, there was no time for stupid thoughts, no space for the red lights right in front of my eyes, the warnings ringing out in the ears.

"Hey earth to Cherry" I blinked Kat into focus. "Are you ok? I lost you back there" she looked concerned.

"Yes, yes, sorry. I was, uh, too far in my head. I'm sorry. You were saying?"

"Oh, uh, nothing, ha ha. Maybe next time." She shuffled her feet nervously looking everywhere but at me.

"What is it?"

"Nothing berry, come on, let's head inside, it's chilly out here"

"Don't try to change the subject partner, spit it out"

"Uh, I was just, um, I was just, uh, saying that, uh—"

I was starting to get irritated "Save it then, if you don't want to tell me then say so, don't stutter, you're talking to me so don't stutter like a fool" I gasped, I bit my lip "No, no, Kat, I didn't mean that, babe. I di—"

"I was going to ask you to be my girlfriend, but I wouldn't want you to be with a fool, so I'll go in first" she said coolly Shit, I messed up this time, I couldn't take this a second time.

"Kat Kat, please, I'm sorry, don't walk away, not again please, not again" my voice shook as I trembled, I blinked away tears.

She kept walking, she kept stepping on my heart with every step she took, I couldn't breathe.

My knees gave out as I let my tears fall, I should let her go, she didn't need the pain later on, I could do this for both of us.

"I'm not going anywhere" I shook as I heard her voice, I cried harder, she didn't leave.

"I'm not going anywhere, I'm sorry baby, don't cry love" she cooed at me, making me cry harder, idiot, you don't tell a crying woman to stop crying.

She held me, rocking us softly while kissing my face from time to time, I don't deserve her, but I wanted her, I was going to break her, but I didn't care, I was going to love her.

"To answer your question yes I'll be your girlfriend"

"You didn't have any other option, it was either a yes or a yes Cherry, I'm not going anywhere" she said making us laugh.

"I love you" I watched her eyes widen and soften.

"I-I-I-" she furrowed her brows opening and closing her mouth looking frustrated.

"Shh, it's ok. I understand. I know." I peppered kisses on her neck, making her giggle. I loved this girl.

"I like this position, but I might not be able to walk in another 5 minutes, I gasped jumping out of her arms making her roll over in laughter.

"Idiot" I muttered helping her to her feet, she wobbled a bit, but she would survive.

We walked side by side, we just had our first argument, I didn't like it, but we survived, I knew we would survive in the ones to come, we had to.

She kissed me goodnight as I playfully pushed her out of my room.

I changed into my pajamas, turning on my phone as notification after notification popped up.

My phone chimed a last time signaling an end to the notifications.

I checked them all, replied all my emails and messages.

I scrolled through Instagram for a while before my phone chimed, signaling a call.

I wasn't expecting it It was Nate

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