Hayden is sitting at the back row, looking so serious but he seems lost at some arguments that the professor and Freya are having right now in front of the class.  Freya is presenting her paper and professor Zefrine is intrigued by her vast knowledge on her topic.  It’s politic class and Freya unexpectedly knows a lot about it. 

“Let’s end it here Ms. Milano but you and I still have a lot to discuss outside the class.  Please come by my office anytime.” Proffesor Zefrine wraps up the presentation and that presentation is the last one that day.  Everyone sighs in relief after three heated discussion from three presentaion on that day and it only escalated from the first one to the last one. 

Hayden comes to Freya to help her with her stuff.  She has a proud smile on her face.  He cannot help but staring at her attractive smile.  It’s that confidence that shines in everything she does which makes her more appealing. 

“You did great with the presentation.” Hayden smiles to show sincerity. “I couldn’t take my eyes off of you.” He quickly adds. “The presentation, I mean.” He moves to the side to give Freya some space to get out of the class before him.

Freya chuckles. “Easy Hayden, I get you.” She pats his arm. “I am sincerely concerned whether you really got what I presented and understood the discussion or was my charm too distracting? You seemed lost to me at the back row with whatever thoughts you had while your eyes fixated on me.” Freya lifts a finger before his face when he’s about to open his mouth. “Aha don’t deny it.  Honesty is the best policy. “

He laughs, a little nervous. “Okay honestly I want to take you on a date.  Start simple, the grill, tomorrow night.”

“You can’t just wait any longer huh? But I love your honesty.” She teases him like no other.  They have to separate ways since they are going to different classes.  Hayden is yet to get the clear answer from her. 

He asks. “Wait, is that a yes or no? Should I pick you up?”

Freya turns around and winks. “You’ll just have to find out, won’t you Hayden?”

“Okay.” Hayden sighs and rakes his wavy black hair with his hand. 
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People at this town always like to go to the grill in the evening.  It’s a nice place to hang out and meet the town people.  Plus the grill serves so many kinds of drinks that are usually served in exclusive and big café.  Freya usually goes to the grill for a drink at the late night by herself. 

“Freya, you come early.” Jamie turns around and finds Freya sitting on the bar stool.  He pours her a drink before even she asks.  He knows her usual. 

Freya takes up her drink in one gulp but then stops Jamie from pouring her another. “I’m not here to chat with you, Walker.  I’m meeting someone.” She says while her eyes lingering around the enter door. “Oh well there he comes.  I’ll come by again if it turns out boring.” She puts a dollar on top of her glass and adds a wink.

“You don’t have enough faith in me, Mr. Ford.” Freya says a little louder when she knows Hayden walking towards her. “I was just about to leave.”

Hayden lets out a sigh. “I’m sorry, Freya.  Something came up at the last minute.  Thank you for staying here a little longer, waiting for me.  I appreciate that.  Can we sit now?” he gestures with his hand to the stool behind Freya.   

“Oh, wow.  Your simple elaboration leaves me no choice other than to say yes.” She takes a seat right away and when Hayden sits next to her, she turns to see him and gets a little closer to him.  She loves staring at his sideburn jaws.  That’s her favorite part and the sharp look of his big brown eyes.  She’s doing it like it’s so normal for her, which is it is indeed.  She’s the get go type of girl.

“Jamie!” Hayden seems that he already knows the bartender too. 

Freya calls him louder. “Hey, Walker! We’re going to drink all night here!” she glances at Hayden with a teasing smile. 

Jamie comes with a bottle in his hand.  He raises an eyebrow upon seeing Hayden next to Freya. “This is the guy you’re seeing? Hayden Ford?” he points to Hayden with his bottle. “Let alone all night.  This guy doesn’t drink.” Then he chuckles. 

Freya drops her jaw open and slaps Hayden’s arm.  She shakes her head and smiles. “So show me how to spend the night with a good boy like!”

“I can take in moderation.  Come on.  Don’t let me hold you back in having fun the way you want it.” He grabs an empty glass and clicks it on the table. “Pour for us, Jamie.”

Freya taps her hand on the table, so excited. “You heard that, Walker? This man barely knows about me and he dares to give me what I want.”  Jamie just laughs at what she said.  He has been used to her teasing and flirty demeanor.  Hayden smiles nervously but he pretends like he’s up for anything. 

Jamie pours a drink for Hayden and Freya.  He nods and adds a wink to Freya. “Ease it up girl.” Freya takes her glass and waits for Hayden to take his.  They cheer before they drink.  However, Freya just pauses as her lips touch the rim of the glass.  She’s watching Hayden taking his drink till finish.  She looks amused then quickly drinks up hers with ease in one gulp. 

“Not bad for a starter.” Freya says while touching his hand on the table near the glass. 

Hayden says with a little more confident that he’s gathered. “You haven’t known Hayden Ford.” There’s that little smirk at the end of his word.  Their eyes are locked for a few seconds as they look at each other so close.  For a moment there, Freya feels something familiar, the persona and charm that shine from his eyes. 

She is officially intrigued, not just in a physical attraction way but her intuition tells her that she has to get to know him.  She’s very intuitive person and truly believes in her intuition. 
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