Since I'd learnt about the forum, I'd known it was hard hiding ourselves so I'd come to terms with these people popping out but I thought he was busy?
He motioned for Quint to move which he refused...he didn't like sitting between people. So he had to walk to the other side, shove Rashid in and sat himself. He turned from Rashid to me a couple of times expecting an intro he wasn't gonna get from me.
"Hi, my name's Kristoff. First year photography...they are my pals. You are?"
"Your meal!"
"Damn it!"
I heard him curse and chuckled.
Came late on his own yet had the audacity to complain about no one ordering for him. I don't know who those wings are for, I'd thought they were for this guy...maybe they were Barnard's...he also likes spicy wings. The meal was mostly Kristoff and Rashid talking, Quint eating on his own, Taffy on his own, Blane sneaking off some of my fries...which I didn't mind then exchanging almost half of his burger for a wing.
Because he felt like trying it and was too full to finish off the burger.
I handed him the remaining wings just in case he wanted more and somehow even Taffy got a share. I was full though, finding out the reason he didn't like his burger was that the beef was fatty...
"I got to go, I have class."
"Sure, don't worry I'll pay."
"No need, let's take it as a greetings meal to the two of them. I guess we'll meet more often in the future."
I don't even think those two heard. They were busy getting sauce all over their faces. I nodded as he walked to the counter then turned to the two remaining.
"Don't you have projects to finish?"
"I do...bye guys. Let's meet next time, if we do, we'll exchange contacts."
"No need."
"Don't be mean Riley."
"If you don't fell like it, don't get his contacts."
I took a napkin and wiped a nodding Blane's cheek.
"You eat like a baby."
"That's my cue to leave, I'll call you Riley."
"Sure!"
He'd been the baby of the group for long. Now I don't really have to answered his calls each time he feels like disturbing someone. So let him call however much he wants.
I hadn't known shopping malls were this crowded until today. Blane says it's because it's Friday and an evening at that but I call it a full blown migraine. I'd asked why we couldn't just order but I'd spoken a taboo word it seems.
Apparently, feeling texture...looking at new designs...feeling the market was all a thing. And Friday was just the perfect day for everything.
"Anything else?"
I'd had to purchase a trolley...for all things sane, it had to be pastel pink in color because Blane felt it was nice and it made him happy. But looking at it, maybe I should have gotten one that could be disassembled.
That way, it'd sit in my car and wait for all those days I'd have to take him shopping. I shouldn't have asked, now I was carrying a mannequin as those two handled the trolley, though wasn't the mannequin lighter? I haven't yet gauged their thought process so whatever.
At the packing lot, I realized I shouldn't have bought the trolley...hire, maybe borrow but not this bulk.
"We'll just send it to class."
Okay, that works, I just have to call someone to tow it away. The mannequin was going to the dorm, the fabrics were half-half which means I still have to send Taffy to his dorm later...no big deal. Good thing I didn't really enjoy luxury cars.
The movie they chose was a romantic comedy...quite nice, the script well written too. Kept them in a good mood which I myself was appreciative for. Dinner was at Viki's. It was pretty crowded today, good thing we always booked ahead so we had a table waiting.
"It's nice...the flowers, the ambience."
"The food is the best too...though I wanted hotpot."
"Perfect choice for the chill. We'll get that then something else another day."
"Okay then, we can get both mild and spicy."
They circled whatever they wanted before turning to me. I shook my head, he'd chosen mild and spicy because he knew I liked spicy. He also knows how much I eat so I am sure we'll manage.
Him knowing something about me was so moving. He'd talked about hotpot for a while so I had been expecting it. I'd been worried about Taffy but he seemed relaxed about stuff. Once we were done and they had confirmed our orders, we were led upstairs. It was one reason I liked this place, there was a place for barbeque, then hotpot...it was a one stop eatery.
Not like some place Kristoff had taken us to once before. It had been haphazard with different smells reeling around while all I was eating was plain rice. Loads of attacks for someone who just wanted a simple meal.
Going out of the country...but why? I was just getting used to having him around. I was sure a huge amount of emotions were showing on my face but for the love of everything I couldn't get why he had to leave now.
"Blane?"
"It's okay, for how long?"
"A week at most."
A WEEK!!
"Is it a lot of work?"
"Quite a bit. There's some trouble from someone then I have to check on another venture... I'll try to come back early."
Was it showing on my face?
I tried to tone it down, neutral face tune it down then smile. A week was okay, problem was this was the very week we had to meet seniors and get 'mentors'. We'd already chosen numbers...at random from some jars and we're waiting for Tuesday.
I'd been imagining, even with someone I couldn't stand, getting to meet Riley twice a day and sleeping in his arms was enough antidote... it'd make me remain human. A week was long.
"I'll call each night. And you, I'll give you Quint's number just in case."
Quint? Among the four I'd met, he seemed more close to Quint. Taffy had even jokingly said they looked like lovers and I'd hated that. I'd only met Quint once, this afternoon. A silent guy who seemed to vibe the same way Riley did...their eye communication said a good lot of things.
"Are you two that close?"
I hope I don't sound jealous.
"I'd think we were the closest. He looks out for me and I look out for him."
Okay, that doesn't make me jealous...not at all...is it wrong that I have more questions? Like why, how, from where...even one on would he be an issue. That one wanted to erupt more than the rest.