4. Be Mine, Aaron

"Hey, you!" I called out and strode toward her.

She saw me and started to walk away. But I caught up to her quickly. I grabbed her wrist before she could get away.

"Wha...what?" she asked nervously.

"Why were you staring at me?" I asked gruffly.

"I wasn't," she denied. Liar.

"And stop following me around. It's annoying," I said.

"Okay. Let go of me so I can leave," she said.

I let go of her hand immediately. The last thing I need is people thinking I'm the one harassing her.

"I didn't follow you here. I like to study outside, that's all," she insisted.

Right...

"Whatever, I'm leaving," I said.

"I'll walk with you!" she chirped and started walking alongside me. So much for not following me around.

The next few days were the same. I couldn't seem to shake her off. She brought me lunch every day then followed me around campus. She even brought me coffee right before class because I had an exam. Other times, I could feel her eyes watching me. It was more than just a crush. It was an obsession.

It was partially my fault for enabling her. I did accept her food and let her walk with me. What can I say? I get hungry, and her cooking was amazing.

I just kept on going pretending like she didn't exist, hoping she would get the hint.

After a week or so, Jane invited Macie and me to her birthday party. It was going to be a nice break from all the stressful exams.

"Happy Birthday," I said to Jane and hugged her. "Where's Jake?" I asked.

"He is in the kitchen making drinks. One of his science experiments," Jane said.

Oh, great...things usually turn messy when Jake makes one of his special drinks. I went to the kitchen to say hi to Jake.

"Aaron! You are here!"

Oh fuck.

Bella stood there by the kitchen counter, holding a solo cup. Her eyes already looked cloudy, indicating she had been drinking. Memories of our first meeting flashed before my eyes, and I prayed it doesn't happen again. At least this time, I had Macie with me.

"Jake, tell me you did not give Bella your special drink," I said and looked at Jake threateningly. "And what the hell is she doing here anyway?"

"Don't be a meanie, green-eyed boy," Bella pouted.

"Oh, great. Look at what you did!" I glared at Jake.

He looked at me with confusion. "What's the problem? We are all drinking," he shrugged.

"The problem is it doesn't take much for her to act like a crazy drunk. I am gonna go find Macie. She is the only one who can protect me now," I started to walk away.

"Wait for meeee!" Bella screamed and ran after me. I heard Jake snicker in the background. Bastard.

There was no way I am dealing with her tonight. Tonight I am supposed to lay back and enjoy myself. Not pry off a crazy stalker.

"There you are, Aaron. I wanted to introduce you to my friend Ariana," Macie smiled and motioned at a girl with black curly hair. "This is my boyfriend Aaron, and this is...Bella. Wait, why is Bella here?" Macie raised her eyebrows.

"Jane invited her," I said. I was annoyed.

"Jane and I are best friends. And pretty soon, Aaron will be mine, so you better watch out, Macie," Bella glared at her.

"I don't think so," I protested.

"Is she drunk?" Macie whispered in my ears.

"I am not drunk!" Bella answered for me. "I am declaring rivalry!" she announced. This party turning out to be a disaster already.

"Bella sweetie, you should go lay down," Macie suggested.

"NO! Aaron is MINE!" Bella screamed and threw herself at me, then pressed her lips on mine.