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{5:00PM}

Leo ran after violet as he seemed she was pretty upset with him. He managed to catch up with her but she only flared up.

"Why are you still following me around." She questioned pointing her fingers to his face.

"Look...I just wanted to clarify something." Leo was trying to get her attention but she wasn't just grabbing.

"There is nothing to clarify, Leo. Do you think am upset?? about what.. Her??" She was pointing to the opposite direction of where she assumed was Julian.

"It's just..I felt.." He tries to speak but just don't know how to convince her about the fact that she was upset at the sight of him and Julian.

Violet couldn't understand why she was feeling annoyed at that point with him going around with that strange girl.

She doesn't care and would never do. She said to assure her mind that all was just illusion dealing with the fact that so many people chose to mess with her mind now.

She was so hurt about the whole thing with Oliver but still, I don't get why Leo was still mad over her!!

To her, she appear as someone else and she is someone else. Her history was tainted and her future in relationship seem bleak.

"I see you have nothing else to say." She tries to move away from there when he pulled her back.

Leo held her in a comfort embrace, she had clunged to his clothes as if they were a lifeline in the midst of this emotional tempest.

For a while they both stood in that position with neither retrieving their body.

"Come on, I would walk with you." Leo pulled out from the hug and said, smiling handsomely to her.

Violet was all blank and had no idea what to do. but to just agree with it.

***

BOY'S SUITE- 7:30PM

William was all prepared to meet Minnie as she had asked to see him. Maybe she was finally ready to admit remembering him in the club.

He tried not to dress all up but whatever way he knows for a fact to still steal her attention from others.

He was getting ready when Oliver walked in. He sunk on the couch immediately.

""Hey bro!! How was it?? With her??" William asked trying to style his hair.

"Wait, what... Who's she??" I went to class??"Oliver tries to deny it but William could see through it.

"You ain't kidding. I know it's a she! You always dress like this when you want to go meet a girl and I know it's not Violet. Then it's certainly is Snow." William was done and he turned to face his cousin.

"Ughhh!! Mehnn... Dude.. I had no idea I was that predictable." Oliver smiled at his cousin who wasn't giving it back.

"You've been hanging out with her alot. Is something..??"He couldn't finish up his question before he was cut short by Oliver.

"Nothing is going on between the both of us. Don't get wild ideas." He quickly denied it all but it was quite suspicious.

"I don't want you to get in trouble again with another girl," Oliver said, concern etched on his face.

"You just got out of that messy situation with Violet, and it was tough on you."

William nodded understandingly. "I know, I know. You're just looking out for me."

William's expression turned serious. "I am. But promise me you're not going to get too close to Snow, right?"

"I don't think she's planning on getting serious either." Oliver responded.

William hesitated before responding, "Are you sure?"

Oliver nodded confidently. "Pretty sure. Besides, I don't think you're a fan of Snow, or are you still stuck on Violet?"

William's expression turned cryptic. "You don't want the answer to that right now."

Oliver chuckled, letting the subject drop. "Where are you off to?"

William checked his watch. "I'm meeting Minnie. She finally wants to talk to me about something."

Oliver's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "Well, give her my greetings."

William smiled. "Will do."

With that, William left.

***

Snow and Minnie walked out of the girls' building, heading out into the evening air.

Minnie was on her way to meet William, and Snow couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement.

"Is it finally going to happen?" Snow asked, raising an eyebrow.

Minnie smiled mischievously. "Actually, this time I asked to see him."

Snow's eyes widened in surprise. "And?"

Minnie took a deep breath. "I think I'm going to tell him how I feel."

Snow squealed with delight. "Yeah, girl, go for it! I'm totally supportive."

Minnie grinned, looking nervous but determined. "Thanks, Snow. I'm going to need all the luck I can get."

Snow nodded enthusiastically. "You don't need luck, Minnie. William is already head over heels for you. I'm a hundred percent positive he's going to say yes."

Minnie blushed, looking pleased. "You really think so?"

Snow nodded again. "I know so. You guys are practically meant to be. Willinie forever!"

Mini laughed, typing away on her phone. "Hashtag Willinie!"

Snow grinned, waving goodbye as Minnie walked away. "Good luck, Minnie! You got this!"

***

~CRESTVIEW UNIVERSITY LIBRARY-8:00PM

Snow headed to the library to gather books for her assignment.

As she turned around to check out, she collided with someone, causing books to scatter everywhere.

Apologizing, Snow bent down to pick up the books. The other person, a British woman with a stylish bob, did the same.

"I'm so sorry, darling," the woman said, her British accent charming. "I wasn't watching where I was going."

Snow smiled graciously. "It's okay, I understand. It's my fault too."

The woman smiled back. "No, no, it's mine. I love your hair color, by the way. And your shirt is fabulous."

Snow blushed at the compliment. "Thanks."

The woman's eyes sparkled. "You have a unique style. I adore it."

Snow smiled, feeling a connection with the woman. "Thanks, I try to express myself through my clothes."

The woman nodded. "Well, you're doing a fantastic job. Now, let me buy you a drink to make up for this little mishap."

Snow hesitated at first, but the woman's warm demeanor put her at ease. "Alright, okay."

The woman grinned. "Cool! Let's head out, then."

Snow nodded, and they walked out of the library.

"I'm Julian Langham." Her voice faded out as they moved out of sight.