"I can't do this!" I cry out in frustration. I roll over to where my head was dangling off the couch and my legs hung over the back. I let my Calculus textbook fall to the ground. I've been at CJ's for the past hour trying to figure this lesson. He passed Calculus with a C last year so I figured he would be somewhat of a help.

"You'll get it," CJ pulls me back up to a sitting position, "let's go over these equations a few more times. It's a confusing topic."

I groan but pick my book up from the floor and find the page I was on. I don't understand. I study and study and yet I can't grasp the topic. I even went to my professors office hours and had him explain. I'm just not a math person I guess.

After about another hour of straight agony, I finally was able to finish the assignment. I have decided that I'm going to come to CJ for every assignment I have. If his help will at least help me pass with a C then I'll take it.

"See you're not that bad at Calculus. You just needed a little bit more practice. Soon you won't even need my help anymore." CJ highly pushes me in a playful manner. I give him an 'are you serious' look and he starts laughing.

"Maybe I'll help you again."

"CJ, it took me four hours to get to this point! I'm going to need you to pass this class. I can't do it on my own."

"Trust me," He places a hand on my knee. "You won't need me forever. You will succeed without me."

His face was serious and mine I'm sure looked confused.

"Okay, that sounded way too poetic for a conversation about math." I giggle and lean into his side.

"Well," he starts and grabs a controller from his coffee table. "Now that you have defeated the boss. Would you like to be rewarded with a movie and cuddles?" I hum in approval. After all the stress, a movie sounded nice.

"It can be anything but horror. " I say sternly. I wasn't in the mood to be scared. Calculus homework was scary enough.

"Alright, you pick then." He hands me the controller. I scan through all the sections that Netflix had to offer. Nothing really caught my eye or screamed I needed to watch it. I didn't want to spend too much time looking for a movie so I just settled for some children's movie.

I place the controller down and cuddle closer to CJ. He tightens his hold and brings me closer to his chest. My heart melts as he places a small kiss on the top of my head. I take his hand that wasn't around me and intertwined it with mine. I haven't cuddled with someone in a really long time and it felt nice.

If I'm being honest, the movie was a bit cliche but nonetheless cute. I enjoyed it but I'm not sure CJ did.

CJ yawns, "That was the worst movie I have ever seen."

I gasp and pull away from him trying to seem dramatic, "How can you say that? It was so cute! The way the kid cared for the animals was heartwarming. You can't tell me you didn't think It was even a little bit cute."

"No, he named his pig bacon. How messed up is that and the way he fell in love with that farm girl, so cliche." I mean I did admit it was cliche earlier.

"Oh come on, you liked it a little. Just admit it. I saw you tearing up when his family was considering selling the farm. I thought I was going to have to find you a tissue box."

He rolls his eyes, "Fine, I liked it a little." He mumbles and pouts. I poke his puffed out cheeks and he retreats from me. I decided to mess with him a little.

"You're so cute. Who knew the star basketball player would like a cute little kids movie!" CJ glares at me.

"I'm not cute."

"I beg to differ. I'd say you are very cute."

"The only one cute here is you," I watch as he places a piece of my hair behind my hair, "you're the cutest thing I have ever seen."

"Thank you but, tell me something I don't know." I smirk.

It was starting to get late so I decided it was time to head home.

"Thank you for walking me home." I drop CJ's hand as I reach my front door. I was thankful he walked me back home. The campus can be extremely scary at night.

"Of course. I couldn't let my lady walk alone." He grins. His choice of words make me blush. He seemed too good to be true. I've never been with someone who's this sweet.

He stared at me for a moment and then takes a step closer to me. Our chests are centimeters away. If I would have stood up on my toes, our noses would have brushed. "Have I ever told you how beautiful you are?" His words come out as a whisper. My heart beat quickens.

"Many times." I whisper as well. The moment felt too soft. Speaking loudly would have ruined it.

"Well, I'm going to say it once more, You are so beautiful."

It felt like everything was moving in slow motion. Before I know it, the tall boy is leaning down. This is it, he was going to kiss me. I had not realized how much I wanted that until now. To move things along, I tried to meet him half way. Our lips lightly brush but never make full contact. CJ whips his head to the side, causing my lips to land on his burning cheek.

What. Just. Happened.

"I'll see you tomorrow. Sleep well." With that he walks away, leaving me confused and embarrassed.

Wow, that's embarrassing. There's no way I could have read the situation wrong. He most definitely wanted to kiss me. Why would he turn away from me?

"I'm pulled out of my thoughts when I hear a crash come from inside the apartment. In fear that Mason was hurt or in trouble I quickly through the door open.

"Where is it!" Masons voice booms through out the small room as I step inside. I gasp at the sight of our apartment. To say it was a mess would be an understatement. Papers, clothing, and pillows were thrown everywhere. My bed was missing it's blankets and sheets. The couch was all torn apart.

"Mason, are you okay?" He continues to pass back and forth. He ignores my question and starts mumbling words to himself. He was obviously looking for something that he had misplaced.

"What are you looking for? Maybe I could hel-"

"I don't want your help," he growls, "I definitely don't need your help. I don't even want you here!"

His pupils were blown and his face was all red. What has him this riled up? I haven't been home so it couldn't have been me.

"Calm down please, "I try to speak softly so he knew I wasn't trying to make things worse, "I'm sure whatever you are looking for is around here somewhere. You'll find it."

"Don't act like you didn't have something to do with this. You must have took it again while I was gone." I am so confused. What is he even talking about?

"Mason, I didn't take anything. I haven't even touched anything of yours since that night. I don't appreciate you yelling at me for something I didn't do! Now would you calmly explain to me what you are looking for so I can help you?" I fumed. I didn't deserve to be treated like this when I have done nothing wrong. I'm getting yelled at because he assumes I took something of his. I may be nosy but I would never take anything of his.

"Well, you're the only one who could of taken it. You were looking through my things."

" You're still on about that," I huff, "I was trying to find that stupid watch! Get over it already!"

"Stop lying," he hissed, "You've been so nosy since you moved in and I'm sure that wasn't the first time you've touched my stuff while I was away. You're a bitch, Alex. I can't fucking stand you! I don't want you here."

For some reason I felt as if all the air had been knocked out of me. I no longer felt the need to fight or justify myself. His words bounced around my head. I felt hurt. For the first time I actually felt really hurt by his words. I mean he's called me a bitch before, but this time it was different. This time, he meant it to hurt me.

A lump forms in my throat and tears brim my eyes. Don't cry Alex. You don't need to cry. The hurt I felt was too much and the tears fell.

Masons eyes softened once he saw the tears he caused. Realization passed across his face and I could tell he regretted what he had said. At the moment I don't care.

"Alex-"

I close my eyes for a moment and take a deep breath and then let it out.

"You don't want me here,"I snarled, "Fine, I'll leave."

I moved quickly. I gathered a bag of clothes and anything else I needed for tomorrow. Mason didn't stop me. He just watched not really knowing what to do. I didn't say a word to him as I made my way outside.

I gave a quick call to Lacy to see if I could stay in her dorm but got no answer. I called CJ after and he thankfully answered. He told me to wait for him to come get me so that's what I did.