My Crazy Housemate

2Mia was a bit confused because she didn't know the room Chloe was supposed to stay.       1

Chloe was Leo's sister while she was his girlfriend. Who would he prefer to stay inside his room? His sister right?      

So she led Chloe to his room.      

"You can use this room." She was curious about a lot of things but she couldn't bring herself to ask Chloe what was wrong with her, where she had been or why she looked so haggard.      

"Leo's room? This is..."      

"You can stay here." Mia interrupted when she realised Chloe was about to decline.      

"I'm guessing you haven't eaten anything. Do you like pasta? I could make some before heading to school."     

Chloe shook her head. Shaking her head was a simple gesture but she had done so with all her energy. She was weak and lacked strength. She could not even remember the last time she had something to eat.     

Mia left Chloe and went to freshen up. There was still enough time before her first class but she got ready to leave anyway.     

She stopped by Leo's room and knocked on the door. She could tell Chloe was listening so she spoke, "I'm heading to school now. And just In case, the passcode for the apartment is 2327."     

Having said that, she left. She was so worried about Chloe and as she walked down to school. Chloe filled her thought.      

She remembered Leo was yet to call her and sighed. He must have already arrived but maybe he was resting right?      

From the moment she stepped inside the school premises, she noticed a few eyes looking at her and she could guess they were talking about her. But she didn't know why and couldn't guess so she ignored it and head to her classroom.     

She got to school before Jeremy. When he came, he sat down beside her. She still looked out for Chloe but she didn't come until they finished the first class. Mia was relieved to see her because in thirty minutes, they would be having a test.      

Chloe looked better than how she looked earlier.      

She dressed smartly in a grey pencil skirt slightly below her knee, a cream coloured shirt with buttons, a pair of platform shoes and her hair in a ponytail. Her face still looked pale but was covered with a bit of make up.      

The first thought that came to Mia's mind was "People who leave home go with their cosmetics?"      

But she shook the thought out of her head. That was silly of her.      

Chloe didn't spare anyone a glance. She simply walked down to the back where she usually sat and sat down there alone.      

Jeremy only looked at her when she came in but he looked away and began to go through his textbook even though he wasn't checking or reading anything in particular.     

He kept wondering why she looked sick. Why she looked unhappy? She was even looking thinner than she was previously. 'She is probably starving.' He could not stop worrying. He had been sincere when he told Chloe the other day that even if she dated someone else, he would still care about her because he loved her unconditionally. His love wasn't tied to anything. He wasn't expecting anything or reward from her. He only wanted her to be happy and comfortable. So that was why he was always hurt whenever she tried to hint that he was probably sticking around her because he wanted money or her body. Those thoughts never crossed his mind.      

Mia didn't tell Jeremy about Chloe's sudden appearance in Leo's place. She guessed Chloe probably wouldn't want anyone to know, at least for now. Also, she didn't want Jeremy to become really worried. She could only hope the two of them worked things out quickly.      

"You."     

Katie suddenly appeared in front of Mia and Jeremy.      

Mia was really tired of this girl so she didn't pay attention to her thinking she was referring to Jeremy but to her surprise, Katie snapped her fingers in front of her.      

"I'm talking to you."     

Mia looked at her in confusion. Why was this girl suddenly talking to her?     

Katie suddenly smiled at her. "I never expected someone like you to be such a great dancer."     

Mia wasn't sure that was an insult or compliment. "Someone like me?" What was she implying?     

"Yes. You are a snooty person and also a bookworm. Seriously, seeing that video of you surprised me. Didn't know you had such talent in you. Can you teach me? I'll pay you."     

Mia was a bit surprised to hear Katie praise her and smile genuinely. She always thought someone like her ridiculed people.     

"Let's talk about it later." Katie said before looking at Jeremy who was flipping through the pages of a textbook.     

"Let's talk outside." Katie said.     

"No."     

"I'll make a scene if you do not follow me." She threatened.      

Judging by her attitude, he knew she was going to do just that and that was the last thing he wanted.     

"What is it?" Jeremy asked Katie harshly when they got outside.      

"You do not look good. Neither do Chloe. Did you two fight?" Katie asked.      

Jeremy looked at her face. She looked really curious but he couldn't guess why she was interested in their affair.      

"Why are you interested anyway?" He asked.      

"You really want to know?" She asked with a smile that Jeremy didn't like.      

"Of course, I'm asking because I want to know."      

"Do not get me wrong. I really do not care about whoever Chloe is dating, neither would I care if you were dating someone other than her." She started. "But I enjoy getting her all riled up." She said excitedly.      

"What do you mean?" He asked in confusion.      

"I have always thought I was super cool. But on getting here, everyone thought Chloe was cooler while I was pushed to the sideline." She rolled her eyes.     

"Chloe didn't reveal any emotion, didn't smile or cry or get angry or swear loudly. She was just... Chloe." She shrugged.      

"I tried several times to get her to get angry or blow up. Wanted to draw out emotion from her, but she never fell for it." She suddenly grinned.     

"Until recently. Because of you, her emotion is suddenly all over the place. So darling... I am going to keep on riling her up with you until she blows up. Then, I will become the coolest person in our class."      

Jeremy looked at her with disbelief. He couldn't believe how childish she was. So that was it? Trying to make Chloe jealous.     

"That's silly. Because one, Chloe doesn't even like me like that."     

"She does. And you should thank me because if not for me, she wouldn't have opened up to you at all. I am seriously rooting for you two, but she doesn't have to know. This is between you and—"     

They suddenly heard students screaming inside their classroom and hurried inside.      

Jeremy's heart stopped when he realised what was happening.      

Chloe had fainted.