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"I...I will..." I rushed to say before rushing to my room. I put on my underwear, a t-shirt and pants to be comfortable and stand out in front of this... this person. I took a deep breath and faced him.

He had not moved. He was still at the end of the hall staring at me. Tall, muscular, brown, dark eyes - from a distance - it was clear that he was a really handsome guy. My heart raced just at the sight of her.

Calm down, Jade. I'll be fine, I encouraged myself.

"I..." I began, lowering my head.

“You? »

His hoarse voice made me look up at him. He seemed to be waiting, frowning.

"I thought my roommate would be a girl..." I confessed shyly.

Me, shy? I am not often! Why am I with him? He impresses me. He is so tall compared to me and his stature impresses me...

"Mrs. Anderson didn't warn you?" »

I shook my head from left to right, letting him know that I didn't know anything.

“My name is Mike Dereham. he introduced himself.

"Jade...Jade Hower." »

He finally smiled, tilting his head a little to the side. I smile back to him.

“Where do I settle? »

I made him a small sign to make him understand to move forward. He then walked towards me and I rushed towards the other room. I opened it and leaned against the doorway. He looked at me and slowly walked into his room. He looked around and then turned back to me. I raised my eyebrows.

"You/I..." We said at the same time.

We smile, embarrassed. A certain tension had arisen between us. I don't know if he was aware of it, but it bothered me terribly.

"I'm going to put my things away. he declared as he returned to the living room.

I nodded in agreement even though he couldn't see me. I went back to my room and closed the door. I lay on my bed and thought. I grabbed my phone and texted Gemma.

'Guess what ? It's a man !'

I knew she would understand. Only, I didn't expect her to call me. I picked up all the same while she brayait on the other side asking me a lot of questions.

"Look, I can't... tell you everything right now, Gemma." I'll describe everything to you in detail tomorrow, okay? »

I knew she would pout on the other side of the phone. She nodded anyway then wished me good night before hanging up.

Taking my courage in both hands and after taking a deep breath, I left the bedroom to join the kitchen. Passing in the hallway, I heard the water running. And my wet clothes were still on the ground, shame!

Not wanting to cook, I quietly waited in front of the television until... Mike came back. I'll offer to order a pizza and I'll get my clothes, apologizing for the mess.

Well, that was perfect.

He came out of the bathroom, changed and... even more handsome. Oh my god, I'm ashamed of my thoughts! I never thought that River was a... beautiful person. I am ashamed.

" There is a problem ? he asked as he settled down next to me.

His sudden closeness stressed me. My pulse quickened. I frowned only understanding his question then shook my head to make it clear that I didn't.

"Could we...um...order a pizza?" I suggested.

" Sure. I'll call if you want. What do you want me to take? »

“A Hawaiian, please. I said getting up and leaving.

"Uh...okay but...where are you going?" he asked bored.

" I will be back. I declared.

I didn't wait for him to answer me and rushed into the bathroom to grab the pile of wet clothes lying on the floor. I bent down to pick them up one by one then got up and turned, slamming into a hard, muscular chest. I recoiled from the pressure against me and looked up at…Mike.

I felt compelled to apologize for the mess I had left behind.

“I never leave my stuff lying around, though. »

" It's nothing. He replied smiling.

"Why…why did you come here?" »

He frowned and sighed.

"I thought you wanted to run away. he explained.

He turned and walked out of the bathroom before I could ask anything more. I hung my stuff on the dryer and joined him in the living room as he ordered. He hung up a few minutes later and told me that the pizzas would arrive in 30 minutes.

I dared not ask him the question that burned in my mind: Why was he afraid that I would flee?

We sat in front of the television waiting for the pizzas to arrive. I was hungry. Very, very hungry. And Mike was stressing me out a lot. I was clearly not comfortable next to him.

This guy looks so...perfect, it's impressive! All his movements are fluid. He reminds me of Jamie Dornan the actor in Fifty Shades Of Grey. And I feel like Anastasia Steele, the movie/book character.

I can't be comfortable or listen to the program we're watching on television. I think. I'm thinking. I am lost and lost.

I actually thought it would be a woman. I almost didn't imagine the fact that it could be a man. No, in my mind, I'll be sharing the apartment with a woman.

And River. It bothers me to share an apartment with a man when I have always refused his proposals to live together. For me, living with River was out of the question. I like living with my sister too much for that and then... I'll be bored. It's true, I love him but River is, we can't do more, boring. I don't deny it but I refuse to admit it to my sister who doesn't hide to admit it.

The pizzas are coming. Kindly, Mike pays them. He hands me mine and we eat in silence in front of the television.

There is really a tension between us. It's like electricity, it's really weird and... disturbing. But it can put a little spice in my life, I'm not against it.

I really want to have fun, to take advantage, but without it influencing my future. I want to travel. I want to graduate so I can do what I want after.

I want it, and that's all I care about today.

After eating, I wash the few dishes we used and brush my teeth. I then go to my room to study the plan of the school. I have class in the same room all day, so it should be fine. Once I find it, everything will be fine.

I didn't even ask Mike what school he was going to. What a quiche!

I put my schedule aside as well as the plan of the school. I'm going to get up early to be able to find the room and thus be on time.

Two knocks sound on the door then it opens on Mike, all smiles.

“I came to wish you a good night, Jade. »

" Oh. Good night, Mike. »

He smiles and closes the door. This guy, as handsome as he is sexy, is just next to my room. Hmm, that's pissing me off!

I feel like I'm tricking River with my thoughts. Oh dear. To avoid thinking about it anymore, I turn off my bedside lamp and go downstairs to lie down in my bed.

I close my eyes and try to fall asleep. I toss and turn but it's a waste of time, it takes me several hours before I can fall asleep.