When I woke up the next morning I found myself still wearing the hoodie Lukas gave me. It was just so soft I didn't want to take it off and it also didn't help that it smelled so freaking good. It smelled like cinnamon and wood and for some reason it made me think of Christmas and advent calendars. As much as I wanted to keep it, I had to give it back but I didn't want to face him. I had to swing by Mia's on my way to school because she texted me that she wanted to walk together. So, I decided to just drop off the hoodie at her place and she could just give it to her brother.

When I stood in front of my closet all I could think about was, I had to step out of my comfort zone. I was in college now and I didn't need to cover up bruises anymore so I could wear whatever I wanted. I decide to wear a dark denim jeans and a black top. For shoes, I decided to be bold and wear my heeled boots that lace up in the front. I bought them to make a statement but they just kept stuck in the shoebox, until now. I brushed my hair and quickly applied some makeup before throwing on a dark green jacket and taking my books of my desk.

On my way to Mia's I kept thinking about Drew. I had never kissed someone I knew for such a short amount of time. It was out of character but bold. I like Isabella 2.0, she's brave and isn't afraid of anything.

When I arrived at Mia's door I knocked and when nobody opened I knocked again, louder this time. Much to my surprise someone else opened the door. Who? The person I was determined to avoid. Lukas fucking asshole opened the door with a visible just out of bed look on his face.

"What do you want?" He said while still rubbing his sleepy eyes. Oh god, he's not wearing a shirt. I noticed his bare chest and I have to admit I was staring. It was covered with some random tattoos, even the one that poked up his T-shirt yesterday was in full view. It was a wing that started at his collarbone and went up the side of his neck. It was beautiful and my fingers were tingling with the urge to trace the ink.

"I'm here for Mia. What are you doing here?" I told him still staring at the painted view in front of me.

"Oh Isabella." He stopped rubbing his eyes when he heard it was me and he looked at my face but his eyes quickly wandered off to my top and eventually to my boots before a smirk appeared on his lips. "I live here." Going over to Mia's just got complicated. "You look...Uuhm... Different." He said with a smirk.

"Is Mia here?" I ask with intended coldness in my voice. Do not get distracted by his appearance Isabella, he is still a douchebag...

"Still in the bathroom. Come in." He gestured me to come in but I wasn't going to force myself into an awkward morning talk in the living room with a shirtless guy while I waited for my friend. Not today.

"I'm good." I said which caused him to frown his brows. "Uuhm, I brought your hoodie." I gave him the hoodie, he took it with both hands and looked at it confused.

"You didn't have to swing by just to give it back. I wouldn't have minded if you held on to it." He said, biting down on his bottom lip.

"Why would I want to do that? Besides, I didn't know you lived here, I was going to give it to Mia."

"Okay, fine. Are you going to keep standing in the hallway or are you coming in?" He said with a certain hint of frustration to his voice while throwing the hoodie on. When he flexed to put the hoodie over his head I could see every muscle move under his skin until the fabric fell over it blocking my sight.

"I told you, I'm good." I sighed, trying to look away from him but failing miserably being mesmerized by his grey eyes.

"Isabella." He said while leaning his back against the doorpost, crossing his arms in front of his chest. "I meant what I said yesterday. Stay away from Drew."

"And I meant it when I said you can't tell me what to do." I rolled my eyes at him.

"Don't roll your eyes at me." He raised his voice and took my arm by my elbow pulling me closer to him.

"Don't touch me." I said before pushing him away from me but I didn't stand a chance. He turned around pushing my back to the wall in the hallway. His hands on my waist kept me pinned against the wall but as much as I wanted to get away from him I wanted to be even closer. He was intimidating but I couldn't deny the fact my body was attracted to him and wanted him more and faster than my mind could think. I put my hands on his chest to keep some space between us even though I just wanted there to be no space at all. He looked angry because he knew as well as me, I wasn't going to stay away from Drew, especially not just to please him.

"Promise me you'll stay away from him." He whispered in my ear and I felt the space between our bodies disappear as he laid his hand in my neck and he pulled me closer to him. I closed my eyes and let my body enjoy this moment while my mind was debating whether or not this was a good idea. His lower body pressed against my sensitive area and I whimpered by his touch. He must have heard it because he left the space near my ear and shifted his face to meet mine. While his eyes were still angry they were also filled with something else, lust maybe. I gripped onto his shirt as I tried to convince my mind to put some distance between us but my body was craving his touch. His face was so close our noses touched and I felt warmth radiating from his parted lips. "Don't go near him again." He whispered and our lips almost brushed against each other. I let my body melt into his touch when my mind finally took over.

"I can't do that, I have a date with him today." I whispered and at that, the space between us was back and bigger than before. Lukas pulled away from me completely letting his hand glide away from my neck while shaking his head and clenching his jaw. He turned away from me ready to get inside the apartment but I stopped him by pulling him back by his arm.

"Say something." I said while looking at him. He looked hurt underneath all that anger and I felt sorry for ruining our moment but this is Lukas we are talking about, the guy who poured a drink on me hours ago.

"Good luck on your stupid date." He snapped while yanking his arm away and walking into the apartment without looking back. My eyes followed him as he walked into his room, slamming the door. When his door slammed shut I saw Mia come out of the bathroom.

"Don't mind him, he's not a morning person." Mia yelled through the apartment. "Ready to go?" She asked while taking her bag and stepping out into the hallway with me.

"Ready when you are." I replied.

After walking in silence for a few minutes, Mia like her brother isn't a morning person, she had to get something off her chest.

"Isabella, can I talk to you about something?" Mia asked, stopping in her tracks. "Sorry about yesterday, I shouldn't have gotten so drunk but I wanted to spend some time with Jason and he always lets me stay over when I'm too drunk to walk back." Mia was one year older than me and Jason and her were a couple since last year.

"It's fine Mia, don't worry about it. I got home eventually. Lukas gave me a ride."

"Really?" She said, surprise in her voice.

"He told me, you told him to give me a ride." I said tilting my head in confusion.

"Nope, I didn't. I figured you would go with Drew."

"Weird." It was weird... Why would Lukas lie about that. If he would lie about something like this, he was probably also lying about Drew.

"I wanted to talk to you about Jason." She sighed deeply.

"Is everything okay?"

"I don't know Bella, he has been acting weird lately." She said, her lip clearly trembling with emotion but she was holding back and I knew that wasn't a solution. I held back everything about my life for so long but it never changed how I felt.

"Don't hold back Mia. If you have to cry, cry. If you feel like you need to punch something, I'll find you a suitable punching bag. If you just want to talk, spill it friend." I said, putting my hands on her shoulders to console her.

"It's just that sometimes he wants to be with me and then the next I can't even reach him. He doesn't answer his phone and he lies about where he is. Like yesterday, I stayed with him and he was sweet and kind and then this morning I couldn't be out the door fast enough. He told me he had to get ready for school but I know he doesn't have class today. What do I do with this Bella. What do I do?" She sobbed. I reacted and pulled her into a hug while she continued sobbing.

"I don't know, I'm not a relationship expert. Do you love him?" I ask her, hugging her tightly.

"Yes I do. Bella, I don't think I can get through this year if I lose him. I know I'll fall behind in school and I can't do that, I already had bad grades last year." She sobbed.

"Why don't you just ask him about it?"

"I tried, he tells me it's nothing to worry about. But I am, I'm worried."

"Ohw Mia, It'll be okay. I'm here if and when you need me. You know that right?" I said, releasing her from the hug.

"I know. You are such a good friend. It feels like I've know you my entire life." So do I. I only have known Mia for a couple of days but it does feel like she has been my friend for a lot longer.

"I know." I said, wiping away the tears from her face. "look at you, ruining your mascara for a boy." I laughed and she joined me and I was happy to see that smile on her face.

"Talking about boys. Did you hear from Drew?"

"I'm going on a date with him at noon."

"Seriously? Look at you making all the boys go crazy." She said, bumping her shoulder against mine. I chuckled at the thought of my date with Drew.