"We often forget how quickly strangers turn into someone we know."

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  WHEN her alarm went off, Lily swore to God that College would be the death of her. She groaned and turned over to check the time.

  Blinking her eyes open, she glared at her open curtains that let the sun shine through. Lucy, she thought.

  "Why do classes have to start so goddamn early in the morning?" Lily hissed. She begrudgingly tossed the covers off herself and slid into the bathroom. Turning on the shower, she quickly changed out of her pajamas and let the hot water run over her half asleep self.

  "Ah, much better." She sighed in content. After washing herself off, she changed into a pair of jean shorts and a black t-shirt and pulled on a pair of sandals. Checking herself over in the mirror one last time she nodded at her appearance and headed out of the dorm room.

  "Lily! Wait up!"

  Stopping in her tracks, Lily turned and smiled when she seen Levi catch up to her. Her bright blue hair stood out against the orange headband she always wore. "Heading to class?" Lily asked.

  "Yeah, I decided to head over early to get some last minute studying done before the quiz." Levi sighed. She wasn't happy about the quiz at all. Well, it wouldn't be so bad if Mr. Gildarts wasn't a complete harass.

  "Oh, right. I kind of forgot about that." Lily groaned. How could she forget about- oh. That's why. That stupid party and that stupid orange haired lion Loke.

  Levi's eyes widened in disbelief. "You forgot? But how are you going to pass with that monster if you didn't even study?" She asked.

  "Well, I'm just gunna do what I usually do, and just wing it." Lily shrugged. Not like she usually studied anyways. All of her grades were entirely based off of 'winging it'.

  "Well, I wish you the best of luck! I got to head to class now, see ya!" Levi waved and then sprinted off.

  Lily waved before turning around and continuing on to her class. She dreaded walking into that class but more so, she dreaded her date with Loke that evening even more.

  "Great, today is already starnting off to be absolute bullshit."

~

  Buzz.

  Pulling her phone out of her pocket, Lily was surprised to see she had a text message from none other than Loke.

Loke: hey gorgeous. how's your day going?

  Rolling her eyes, she couldn't help but give the guy some credit. He was a persistent little shit.

Lily: hi & pretty terrible tbh. you?

Loke: don't worry pretty lady, tonight I'll make sure to rock your world so you'll forget all about having a bad day. ;) (I can REALLY rock your world if you wanna head over to my place after, if you know what I mean;^))

Lily: uh, I'll pass on that. thanks. ((: aw. Here I was hoping you forgot about that so I wouldn't have to go.

  Who was she kidding? As if Loke would forget. He's not known as a player for nothing.

Loke: ah, I could never forget a date with a beautiful girl like you.

  Lily couldn't help the little blush that sprung to her cheeks as she read over the last text. Shaking her head, she typed one final response before tossing her phone in her bag and heading back to her dorm.

Lily: whatever. I'll see you at 7pm and not a minute sooner.

~

  After making a package of instant noodles, Lily turned on her TV and flopped onto her bed. She had the room to herself for the afternoon as Lucy was gone to hang out with Natsu, her boyfriend.

  Flicking through the channels, she clicked a random show and slirped down her noodles. Checking the time, she realized it would probably be a good idea to start getting ready, as it was 6:30pm.

  "Stupid Loke and his date. Making me change out of my comfy clothes." She muttered as she slipped on a white sundress with blue and purple flowers on it. Shrugging, she figured that would have to do. Taking her hair out of her mess bun, she let her curls fall down in waves over her shoulders.

  Deciding not to put on makeup, she tossed on a pair of nude coloured sandals and checked the time again. 6:59pm.

  As she sat on the edge of her bed, she couldn't help the nervous flutter in her stomach cause her hands to fidget. She didn't know how tonight would go and she was honestly just hoping nobody would see them and start spreading rumors. That's the last thing she needed to happen.

  A knock on the door startled her out of her thoughts and she quickly stood up to open the door. Behind it, was Loke in a black dress shirt and tie with matching black pants. She couldn't help but think of how handsome he looks all dressed up.

  "You look beautiful." Loke purred. She grasped her hand and placed a delicate kiss on the back.

  A little flustered, she pulled her hand pack to her chest and composed herself. "Thanks, you don't look half bad yourself."

  Loke smiled at her and guested for her to follow him outside. When they got outside, Lily's jaw dropped.

  "You got a freaking limo?" She was utterly surprised, to say the least. Just how far was this guy willing to go to try and get in a girls pants?

  "Nothing but the best for a pretty lady like yourself." He grinned. Opening the door, he allowed her to slide in before sitting beside her. The limo driver started up the car and away from the campus they drove.

  Lily felt hot breath fanning her ear and gulped as Loke leaned in close. Her heart was thumping in her chest so loudly she swore he could hear it.

  Chuckling to himself, Loke slowly took her earlobe between his teeth and gently tugged.

  "Get ready for tonight Lily, because I promise you, you won't forget it."

  He was right about one thing, she definitely wouldn't forget that night. He made sure of it.