Christian is enjoying the talk he is having with his companions until someone came next to him and bumped his back. “I am sorry.” Tristin apologized and sat quietly next to Christian. Tristin have never been clumsy in her entire life. She was even the most poised in her high school years. Her college life is a torture. She wanted to escape from all these troubles she is experiencing.

Chris guessed that Tristin was having a hard time adjusting in college life. He can see the tears Tristin is trying to hide. He cannot stand seeing Tristin in hard times. He wants to give her what she deserved. Happiness. Companion. And of course, love.

“Having troubles adjusting in college?” Christian asked Tristin using his gentle voice. “Yes, it’s the worst thing ever happened to me.” She replied, trying to hide her tears. Christian felt the swallowing back of tears. He will do anything just to put it away. “It is alright. Everybody has its own tough times. You should face it. It’s worth a try, trust me.” He comforted Tristin against his own will. It is his reflex working at the moment, and he couldn’t stop it. “Thanks.” Tristin replied shyly.

After the short conversation, the two of them remained quiet. But Chris couldn’t stop himself. All of his thoughts and his feelings are rebelling against him. “Let’s hang out after classes. You need to rest from all the stress you are having. You also need to enjoy a couple of hours.” Chris blurted. “With me.” He added. The words came out from his lips were involuntarily done and was done against his wishes. This might probably the most stupid choice he had ever done in his entire life. “Okay. And thanks for being so concerned.” Tristin replied.

Or probably the smartest, Chris thought.

“It’s nice to help.” Chris replied. Tristin answered him with a smile. A smile he could not forget.

It was a smile to show appreciation and gratitude which he was used in seeing three years ago. Her aqua eyes sparkle in different manned. Happiness fills her eyes. And her cheeks, blush a little, giving her face the perfect accent. Chris could not forget that because it is one of the reasons why he fell madly in love with her.

And it probably comes over again, all over again.

During the whole class, Christian and Tristin exchanged glances, smiles and a couple of giggles. For Christian, summer three years is coming again. For Tristin, this might be better than her summer three years ago.

Labels: Chapter 7, Summer to Remember