Violet's face lit up. "Wait, was it one of those guys?"
Minnie nodded. "Yes, one of them."
Violet squealed. "I mean, the cute one, of course."
Violet face changed when she thought about it. Minnie had a one nightstand with Oliver's cousin.
Minnie continued to gush about her encounter with Oliver, but Violet's responses became increasingly lukewarm.
Minnie didn't notice Violet's sudden change in demeanor, too caught up in her own excitement. "And then he smiled at me, and I swear, my heart skipped a beat!"
Violet forced a weak smile. "Ah, oh okay..." She trailed off, her mind elsewhere.
Minnie finally noticed Violet's distraction. "V, are you even listening to me?"
Violet snapped back to attention. "Yeah, sorry. I was just... thinking about something else."
Minnie raised an eyebrow. "Everything okay?"
Violet quickly changed the subject. "Hey, do you want some peanut butter and jam for breakfast?"
Minnie's eyes narrowed. "What's wrong with you, Violet? You know I don't like peanut butter and jam."
Violet shrugged. "Oh, sorry. My mind skipped it."
Minnie chuckled. "That's not like you, V. You're usually more considerate."
Violet smiled weakly. "Don't worry, I'll make something else for both of us."
Minnie agreed, and Violet went to sit down while Minnie took over the kitchen. As Minnie cooked and sang along to the music, Violet's expression remained subdued, her thoughts still consumed by the revelation about Oliver's connection to her boyfriend.
Soon after Minnie was done cooking and they were having the meal, Snow walked in. "See you guys made breakfast!" She spoke and hen moved to the dinning area where they were.
"Are you being serious right now?" Violet asked her and then she raised her eyebrow asking what she meant.
"What do you mean?" Snow queried her still standing besides the table.
"You didn't make breakfast instead you went out to have breakfast without inviting us along."
"Come on, you girls went to exercise and I was surprisingly famished." Snow concluded and then sat down.
"Anyways, I met him, Snow." Minnie repeated again.
"Who?" Snow was confused.
"Ohh! The guy she had a one night stand with." Violet spurted out and Minnie held out an annoying face.
"No way! He goes here." Snow said once more.
Both Violet and Minnie nodded and that got Snow smiling and more interested.
"Who is he?" Snowed wanted to hear more.
"Remember those guys that gained the students attention at the car park." Minnie tries to help Snow recall them and when she finally did the spoke up.
"Wait was it the handsome and had this troublesome look?" Snow asked once more and then Violet and Minnie knowing who she might be referring to screamed "NOO!!!!" at the same time.
"It was the cute one." Minnie said, her cheeks already painted red with so much blushy attitude.
"Look at her, she is blushing so much!" Snow replied her hands already on Minnie's meal.
"I hope it turns out something." Violet kept her face fixed on both her friends.
" Of course it would. He is mine already." Minnie claimed and her friends laughed.
The friends giggled through out.
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~CRESTVIEW'S BEACH- 4PM
Snow walked into the beachy area and it was loaded with people. She wondered what was so exciting about the beach that people came to.
She quickly went to the bar side and took a sit. Oliver walked towards her and then smiled. "I knew you would come."
"Don't jump to conclusions yet. I came cause I heard beach drink are the best." She spoke her eyes fixed on the bar attendant.
"Of course." He smiled at her and then quickly took the glass of juice placed on the table, gulping it all down at once.
"So what are you doing here? Why did you ask me to come here to prove your point?" She kept on questioning him and then finally went silent when a drink went down her truth.
"Just enjoy the view." He giggled and then quickly left the area to go and get changed as he was going surfing.
~CRESTVIEW BEACH- 4:30PM
Snow looked at the beach water as waves appeared strongly and the three surfers, for which Oliver is a among, held on strongly on their boards.
The sunset looks so good on Oliver and Snow couldn't get herself to accept that fact. students kept on cheering to the surfers and she found herself unexpectedly doing same.
After an hour of unstoppable fun and cheering the surfers came out of the water and everyone went to meet their favourite among the surfers.
Oliver also got most of the students and then he saw Snow who only crossed her arms below her bøøbs. Oliver smiled at her but she didn't return it and then only walked out of the beach.
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Few minutes later, Oliver walked out of the beach to find Snow in a car. Oliver walked towards the car and gave it a slight knock on the window.
Snow lowered the glass and discovered it was Oliver. She scoffed. "What are you doing here?"
Oliver lowered his head into the car and then spoke. "Least you forget. I invited you here."
Snow turned her head around and then whispered something silently. "Who the hell does he think he is?"
"Someone who could put your sassy tongue under control." Oliver heard her and then decided to give her a complete answer.
Snow feigned to be annoyed by his words and then quickly started the car. Oliver quickly removed his head from the car's window and then shove behind.
Snow quickly started her car and then moved into the school's main road heading to her suite.
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~GIRL'S SUITE- 9 PM
Snow was sitted with her friends watching a movie when Minnie phone rang and it was her mom. She quickly excused herself and went to the lobby to make the call.
Whereas Violet also got a phone call and was also engaged in it. Snow felt like so uncomfortable as she had no one to call.
Her Mom was so busy and barely had time for her ever since her childhood.
Minnie settled into the plush couch in her lobby, phone pressed to her ear as she called her mom.
"Hey, sweetie, how do you like the super sofa?" her mom asked, referring to the luxurious sectional sofa in the dorm's common area.
Minnie laughed. "Mom, are you kidding? It's Chrisville University! Why wouldn't I love it?"
Her mom chuckled. "I know you will. You deserve it."
Minnie's tone turned serious. "Mom, I just want to make sure you're out of trouble. Please don't get on the wrong side of...you know. Please, I don't want him to hurt you."
Her mom reassured her, "Come on, Minnie, I'll be careful."
Minnie emphasized, "I'm serious, Mom. Please be careful."
Her mom shifted the conversation. "So, how's the hostel? Is everything to your liking?"
Minnie smiled, feeling a bit more at ease. "Yeah, it's amazing. The rooms are cozy, and the common areas are so cool. I love the sofa, and the kitchen is fully equipped."
Her mom asked, "And the food? How's the dining hall?"
Minnie replied, "It's actually really good. They have a wide variety of options, and the staff is super friendly."
As they called, Minnie felt a sense of relief wash over her. She was glad to be talking to her mom, but she couldn't shake off the feeling of unease about her mom's situation.
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Violet was on a call with her little sister Annabelle.
Annabelle asked, "Hey, V! How's Minnie and Snow doing?"
Violet laughed. "They're doing great, Belle! Minnie's still her bubbly self, and Snow's... well, Snow's still Snow."
Annabelle giggled. "I know, right? So, what's new with you guys? Any juicy gossip?"
Violet filled her in on the latest updates, "Minnie just met this guy, and Snow's... well, Snow's still figuring things out."
Annabelle's curiosity was piqued. "Ooh, tell me more about Minnie's guy! What's he like?"
Violet smiled, "He's actually really cute. But Minnie's changed her usual, she seems hyper about this guy."
Annabelle teased, "That's so Minnie! Always playing it cool."
Violet chuckled, "I know, right? But I think this guy might actually have a chance with her."
Annabelle asked, "What about Snow? How's she doing?"
Violet's expression turned serious. "Snow's... Snow's been snow. As usual her cold aura but we've been okay."
Annabelle's tone softened. "Aww, I'm sure she appreciates that. You guys are the best!"
Violet smiled, feeling grateful for her close relationships. "We try our best, Belle."
As they chatted, Violet realized how much she missed her little sister. "Hey, Belle? We should catch up soon."
Annabelle agreed, "Definitely! Maybe I can come visit you at school?"
Violet's eyes lit up. "That would be amazing! We can show you around campus."
Annabelle squealed, "Yay! I'll start planning my trip!"
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While Violet and Minnie were engrossed in their phone calls, Snow decided to slip out and grab an ice cream. "I'm going to get an ice cream," she announced, already heading out the door.
The others barely registered her departure, too caught up in their own conversations.
Snow walked to the nearby café, enjoying the crisp air. As she approached the entrance, snowflakes began to fall gently around her.
She didn't bother to zip up her hoodie or grab a coat; the cold didn't seem to bother her.
Inside the cozy café, Snow ordered her favorite flavor and settled into a corner table.
As she took her first lick, she began to feel a chill. Before she could react, a warm coat settled onto her shoulders.
Snow looked up to see Oliver standing over her, a gentle smile on his face. "You looked cold," he explained, his eyes crinkling at the corners.
Snow's heart skipped a beat as she processed the sudden intimacy. "Thanks," she murmured, her voice barely audible.
Oliver slid into the chair across from her, his presence both comforting and unsettling.
Snow couldn't help but wonder what he was doing there, and why he seemed so concerned about her well-being.
Oliver said, "Don't get too stuck up in your head. I'm not actually helping you out of the goodness of my heart. I just happened to come here for ice cream."
Snow rolled her eyes. "It's okay, it's okay, I don't actually want to hear it."
Oliver chuckled. "Have you always been this sassy?"
Snow shot back, "Is that not what you think I am, right from the start? And by the way, I don't think you're all that nice either."
Oliver laughed, seemingly entertained by Snow's feistiness.
Snow continued, "I'm not here to entertain you. I'm here because I had no other opportunity to go back home. Look at the weather – it's snowing! I couldn't exactly walk around in this."
Oliver said, "It's okay, just enjoy your ice cream and pretend like I was never here."
Snow raised an eyebrow. "How can I pretend you're not here when you're actually sitting right in front of me, bent on making my life miserable?"
Oliver held up his hands. "Okay, okay, I get it. Maybe this isn't the best time for conversation."
Snow nodded in agreement, and the two sat in silence for a moment, enjoying their ice cream.
They were taking a stroll down the school's main road.
Oliver asked, "So, Snow, what brings you to Crestview University?"
Snow replied, "I'm studying business administration."
Oliver's eyes widened. "Wow, that's impressive. You must be looking to take over the business world."
Oliver smirked. "For a rich guy like you, I'm surprised you're not assuming I'm here to take over daddy's company."
Snow chuckled. "Hey, I'm not that rich. And I wasn't assuming anything... but now that you mention it, is that the plan?"
Snow laughed. "Please, I don't know anyone who's actually interested in taking over their parents' company. That's just a cliché, right?"
Oliver grinned. "I guess so. But seriously, what made you choose business admin?"
Snow shrugged. "I've just always been interested in how businesses work. Plus, it's a pretty versatile major, so I feel like I'll have a lot of options after graduation."
Oliver nodded thoughtfully. "That makes sense. I'm actually studying Neuroscience."
Snow's eyes lit up. "No way! I've always been fascinated by . What made you choose that major?"
Oliver leaned in, his eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. "I've just always been interested in understanding human brain and the nervous system."