Chapter 179 Sisters
I've had a long stressful first day of school. After that text, I went home and made myself some lunch and spent the next hour preparing for my Pathology class.
Pathology was a brief overview of some of the diseases we would be studying later on. Honestly, it was really overwhelming, but I know I can do it.
I've been pushing myself for this since I was young when Mom and Dad suggested I be a doctor when I was 3 years old. I don't even know if they really meant it, but the thought stuck deep in my heart, and when I got older, I realized I wanted to work specifically with children.
Children are not saved grief and pain just because they are young. They get cancer and diseases just like adults. Many die, and I want to help. Every child deserves to grow up and live a healthy life.
This was the one class Trent and I don't have together. I guess he's going to have to pay attention in his own pathology class and make his own notes.
I remember how he joked about me letting him borrow my notes, and blush. “I may or may not have taken horrible notes in class today and ended up drawing squiggles over my paper that look vaguely like shapes of organs,” he teased.
I smile remembering how he walked me to my car and even gave me a hug! And I didn't pull away! I can't believe I actually hugged him back. I just wanted him to hold me for a bit. "I'm so glad you are here, Charlie."
Then he called me angel. I didn't know Trent could be so sweet like this. As long as I've known Trent, I've never heard him call any of his girls a pet name. It made me feel... special. Then again, it's not like I was stalking him, so maybe he just called everyone Angel.
I'm supposed to be studying but my mind keeps going over my morning with Trent Miller and his charming smile... I'm still shocked he's even here!
I look down at my hand he reached for while we were having coffee and just the memory has my heart tripping over itself. I'm pretty sure most girls wouldn't be reacting like this over such a simple thing. But for me, it's... big.
My phone startles me out of my useless thoughts. My face flushes in embarrassment. What the hell have I been doing? I've been caught in a stupid fantasy when I had something I promised I'd do.
Josie!
Dammit. I was supposed to call her after I got out of classes hours ago. And now she's calling me because I was too busy... I hope she's not too upset with me.
"Hey, Josie. I'm so sorry, I've been studying and I lost track of-" I rush out to make my lame excuse as to why I forgot about my sister, my biggest supporter, and probably best friend.
"Charlie, I get it! You're in school now and you are expected to study harder than ever! And I can't be more proud of you," she sniffs. "And I really am so proud of you! You are following your dreams..."
"Thanks, Jos," I giggle. "But I really am sorry. I had intended to call you after I was finished studying but..." I swear I had every intention of calling her and checking in on how she's doing. That was part of the deal. I'd call her every day so she doesn't freak out.
I look out the window and notice the sun had gone down hours ago. I look at my clock. I missed dinner! It's already 8 and I've barely gotten any studying done! This is not like me at all.
"It's fine! I know how you get when you're studying," she teases. "You must have lots of notes to go over before you go to sleep. Your brain is like a giant sponge, just soaking up all that knowledge."
I feel bad because I wasn't quite studying... At least not pathology... But how the hell am I supposed to tell Josie I've got the world's worst crush and he's taking all my consecration?
"So, what's up?" I ask, trying to change the direction of my thoughts. I'm sure there has to be something she wants to talk about besides the size of my brain.
"Liv and Braxton are fighting again," she sighs sadly. "He came sauntering through the front door, and the first thing she did was confront him about being seen with Ava. Of course, he denied it, saying they were just good friends, but that pissed her off. Rick was ready to kick him off the property. Rick and Braxton were about ready to declare war."
I've noticed they've been fighting like cats and dogs. I've secretly been hoping they break up. It would be for the best. "Did she finally give him the boot?" I ask hopefully, but I'm not holding my breath. 'I'm sure they are more than just rumors she's hearing. She should just cut him loose and find someone new... or not. She could just be single. She would be better off on her own."