nursing finals , it might actually be the death of her , she’s sure of it . put it on her grave , in the funeral brochures— do they make funeral brochures ? brows crinkled at her inner monologue , before snapping back to the conversation at hand . he’s cute , way too fucking cute to be dealing with her ass . her hand propped under her chin , and she’ll smile down at him with a wrinkled nose . “ if that’s the case , you’re my imaginary boyfriend now . sorry , i don’t make the rules . besides , you don’t want to be trapped up here , ” she tapped her temple for dramatics , shaking her head . “ the human world , it’s a mess . ” quoting disney ? fucking disney ? that’s what you’re going to go with riley ? nonetheless , she’ll nod slowly . “ um , yeah- nursing finals . it’s the worst , did you know every bone in the human body has a name , and i’m expected to remember all– ” she glances back to the pages of the textbook , then back at the stranger . “ two hundred and seventy of them at birth , and only two hundred and six of them at adulthood ? ” eyes widen slightly , only to roll to the ceiling and back . “ ah , roommate ? ” her nose scrunches , only to be brought back with the redeeming vision of a pearly grin . “ bummer . ” followed by scoffed laughter , tucking her hair behind her ear , and shrugging lightly . “ at least somebody around here is getting laid . ” she has a tendency to say exactly what she’s thinking , and regrets it approximately two seconds afterwards . “ i mean , you know- not me , not that i care – i’m getting tons of it . ” brows furrow . “ well , not tons – i’m not like , a slut or anything . you know what– nevermind . i’m digging myself a fucking hole here . ” she closes the textbook , shoving it in her backpack . “ want some company ? ”
“ imaginary boyfriend , huh ? that’s a new one , but i’ll take it , ” a couple nods serve as back up to the male’s claim after he speaks , smile ever so evident across his features . any person who possessed the ability to make the male smile held a prominent place in aiden’s life , fingers crossed that the femme could actually follow suit . the last thing he wished to do was come on too strong & pour said coffee all over him , which would suck , leaving him to respect the boundaries . or at least have some semblance of a filter . “ hm , i dunno , you’d be surprised as to what i can handle . ” a mental facepalm would be in order since it sounds oddly sexual , the furthest from what he intends , but it’s too late to take it back . he doesn’t cause a scene though , honestly grateful that she’d change the topic . “ wow , that’s . . well , somethin’ , ” a concerned expression now holds control of his features at the femme’s words , growing the tiniest bit of concern for her . college was no easy feat , with all the tutoring & bonus meetings in tow , causing more stress than one could ever imagine . “ it’s rough actually , but i think you’ll have ‘em all down in no time . ” tone is reassuring & solid while the words slip from past his lips , eyes heavily fixated on the other’s gaze . “ hey , don’t worry about it . to each’s own , ‘ya know ? i just , you know , think there’s a place n’ time for everything . . except this is neither . he’s gettin’ his rocks off n’ i’ve succumbed to spendin’ money on strangers , ” a couple laughs interrupt his next train of thought , still giggling through his words , “ which , i might add , is a RELATIVELY new thing for me . so , uh , you’re w e l c o m e . ” aiden’s decision to keep the conversation light & airy seems to be working to his advantage , noting the genuine connection he faces with his companion for the evening . eyes witness her movements , partially open wider , mouth agape , “ oh , i don’t wanna mess with your studyin’ n’ all that . . ” finger scratches the head of his head , small grin occupying his lips shortly after , “ but , uh , i can’t turn down a good vibe . ”
