~ Chapter 2 ~

Rose taught me a lot on how to make caffeine. I also helped serve some customers since one of her staff was down. How cool is it that she owns the place. I returned back to the bar counter after serving an Americano to a very annoying teenage girl. My age though.

"How say, you work here Stormy" Rose patted my back. "Your really good at this kind of stuff"

"I'd love to but I have to focus on studies"

"I see. Where do you school?" Rose seemed really interested in me.

"Well, I got a scholarship into Cornell University" I grinned.

"Whoah. That's a big shot." Rose poured herself a galangal tea. I've noticed she takes that almost every second.

"Yeah I guess. Well I'm starting next week. I'm yet to sign in"

"You should do that quickly. Rich schools don't look at nobody. Where are you from anyway?"

"Canada" I took off my apron and hung it back on the stand.

"Exotic" Rose chimed. "I've always loved to go to Canada"

"It's a nice place once your there" I said. Plus, if she visits, my mom would really love her. Rose is twenty three. They would get along nicely.

"Well, I ought to be on my way"

"Come soon, and often. Wait!" She went behind a door and came out again with packaged cookies and tartlets. "Here. Thanks for today"

"No worries. And I'll come everyday" I took the bag and then left the cafe. I looked at my watch. I planned to check around the neighbourhood but it seem the cafe took all my time. So I just stopped at a grocery store and got some stuffs before heading home.

*****

I woke up really early so I could make breakfast and then head out to the school. I decided to have Tarlets. My phone vibrated indicating a message. It was from rose.

Rose: you coming over today?

Me:not sure

Rose:bummer! I have a surprise for you

My insides churned excitedly. She promised me a lot of things yesterday so I wonder which one....

Me: I'll be there by six.

Rose:sure. Expecting ya!

I stuffed my phone in my bag after texting my mom I was on my way to the school.

I hailed a taxi from the apartment building. It wasn't that much of a distance but it also made me realise I need a car. The school on it's own was a sight to see. The main building was set off of campus and everything was perfect. I was directed by another student to where I'm to sign in.

There weren't much people so it came to my turn soon enough. I sat in front of a middle aged man in rimmed glasses. He looked a bit young though.

"How may I help you.?"

"I'm here to sign in. My name's Stormy Banks"

"Ah! The scholarship student" he said and I nodded. Happy we were both on the same page. He started typing into his computer. "Well Miss Banks only you got a scholarship into your department this year"

That's a first I guess.

"So apart from your literature classes are you taking anymore extra classes?" He asked me.

"I'm thinking of taking Religious class and yoga"I grinned.

"Excellent. Your all done. And I'm sure you know your supposed to resume next Monday" he arranged his glasses to the brim of his nose.

"I do"

"It's already Friday anyway. You were supposed to be here last semester but you missed it so you have to study hard to meet up"

"Yes sir"

"Call me Mr Williams" he took out a file. "From what I see, your grades from the exam is excellent. Your a perfect student so you shouldn't find trouble fitting in" he smiled.

*****

After I took some walks to some stops, I discovered a cafe right in the school. Well of course it had to be Porsche looking. I strolled inside to discover not so many students. Some chattered away while some just ate. The place looked more like a relaxing ground for students. I spotted the counter but before I could get there, I bumped into someone.

"Shit!"he groaned.

"I'm sorry" I looked at the stain of Knish on my white shirt. Lucky me huh? The guy brought out a handkerchief and handed it to me that was when I looked at him.

"Here" he said shoving the white clothing between my hands. I was stunned between staring at him and gazing at the white neat clothe. His blue eyes were fixed on mine. He twisted his lip ring between his tongue.

"Thank you" I mumbled. I brushed the stain of my shirt but it only got dirtier. I groaned inwardly. I have to visit many places today and going back home to change is too bad. I spotted the dumped plate of good looking Knishes on the floor. "I'm sorry about those"

"They cost me a lot" he said placing his hands in his pocket. A flicker of anger passed through me.

"They're just knishes! What about my shirt" I spotted out. His eyes travelled to the stain on my shirt and then back up to my face.

"At least you can wash the stain off. I can't eat the Knishes again." He shrugged. I bent down and took a handful of the knish and then rubbed it on his black jacket.

"Now we're even" I said. He looked stunned like he never believed I'd do that. Some students were staring now. Not how I pictured my first time on Campus. Starting a fight or more like a show.

"We're not even yet" He took slow steps toward me. When he got to me, he bent so he was my height. The nerve. "You still owe me Knishes" he mumbled and then walked off. "See you around," he said and then he was out the door where I came in from.

I looked, stunned at the amount of eyes gazing at me right now. How fast do gossips travel at a school like this? I need to know. I rushed out the door but he was gone. Looking from left to right of the area, I couldn't spot a blue eyed jerk in all black and a lip ring