Chapter 14 - I will join you (1/2)

Friday morning, Sarah woke up excited. Today's morning class is Advanced Cyber Security. This is the area of computer science that interests her the most.

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Sarah entered classroom, and while standing at the door, quickly glanced through it, observing students already there. Out of all students present, one noisy group stood up at the back of the classroom. Sarah could predict that Aiden is there. Within a second, Sarah confirmed that she is not mistaken. As someone moved, her and Aiden's eyes met. She waved as a greeting and went to her usual seat at the front of the classroom.

Sarah started getting ready for the class, when her phone buzzed indicating that text message is received.

[Aiden]: ”I thought you don't sit there if you have friends in the classroom elsewhere”

Sarah smiled, 'He remembers what I said.'

[Sarah]: ”It's a bit crowded there”

[Aiden]: ”If it's not crowded you would sit next to me?”

[Sarah]: ”Yes”

Sarah switched her phone to silent mode and put it in her pocket.

The noise in the back quieted down, and Sarah assumed that they are also getting ready for class.

Few seconds later, someone took a seat next to her. She looked up, and it was Aiden.

”Good morning!”, he wished with a wide smile.

”Uhm, good morning”, Sarah didn't dare look at students in the back. 'Why did he come here?' She had a mix of emotions, and it showed on her face: internal battle of being happy that he is next to her, and unhappy about gossips that this causes.

Aiden looked amused, observing her with a smirk on his face.

Sarah wanted to ask him why did he move seats, and does he not know that he is just creating unnecessary gossip? But no words came out of her mouth. She realized that no matter what she says, it was already discussed between them, and she lost the fight before it even started... so she just gave up and continued rummaging through her backpack to find all the pens she needs.

Sarah had to admit that she noticed that he is treating her differently. He left his entourage just so that he can sit next to her. And even though she sees him surrounded with girls, she never saw him talk to them… while he talks to her.

”When can we finalize requirements for the project?”, Aiden asked while propping his chin in the palm of his left hand. ”Will today after classes work?”

”No, Friday evenings I'm busy”, Sarah said.

”Every Friday evening?”, he was not able to hide his curiosity.

”Yes. I video chat with my family”, Sarah responded without looking at him.

”How about tomorrow? Do you have classes tomorrow?”, he continued asking.

”Yes, I have a morning class. After that I'm free”, she said.

Aiden was excited, ”Let's have lunch together, there is a new Italian place downtown I wanted to check out.” His deep voice was inviting her attention.