Troye Marcus' POV

Stalking is a crime. That's what I know. But I can't help it, it's like there's something about me that wants to know everything that's happening to her.

It all started on the first day of college, I just shifted from medical technology to business. We had the same course, and she is the most beautiful girl I've had laid my eyes on. The first time I laid my eyes on her, I knew I had to protect her.

"So how did it start?" Chloe asked.

"Hmmm.." I started. And then smiled at the thought of reminiscing the great past.

Flashback~~

It's my first day at this university today, although the classes had already started last week. I always wanted to be a chef. Since I was in grade school it is my dream to have a restaurant of my own. But right now I'm taking up a business to help my family. I just shifted my course of being a medical technologist which is what my mom wanted. I had to take up business because my dad can't handle the company any further.

I was wearing an off white polo shirt and black slacks.

I fixed my glasses and breathe out before moving.

As I walked inside the university I saw a lot of students walking around but there's one person that caught my attention It was the girl in a white floral dress with a maroon cardigan covering her shoulders to keep her warm. She is not walking pass by me. Like any other scene in some stories. And I know for sure we won't bump into each other. Because the moment I saw her she was hysterically fixing her things. She was late than her usual is what I've thought even though she still has 30 mins before all the class starts.

As a gentleman of my own, I quickly ran over her to help but someone already did the job for me.

I was a little upset when I missed out on helping her.

But that day. I promised my self that I would find her and stay by her side through her ups and downs.

I walked inside the classroom as the teacher told me to 'tell something' about me.

So I did.

"I'm Troye Marcus Flynn. I'm originally from Atlanta. But we are now staying here for good. I would like to be friends with you if you also wanted to. So yeah. that's me." I said and fixed my glasses.

"Boring.." I heard someone said.

"Nerd alert.." someone added

"Are you in grade school or something?" Someone asked. I looked down.

"Stop it, everyone. Give him a chance, he's a new student here, give him some respect." I heard someone said. When I looked up.

I saw her. The girl in a white floral dress. The girl that caught my attention.

I thanked God for that because he didn't make it hard for me to find the beautiful girl in a floral dress.

"Mr. Flynn?"

"Mr. Flynn??"

"Mr. Fl---" I cut off the teacher.

"Y-yes ma'am?" I asked.

"I said. You may take your seat. Beside ms. Johnson." She said. I looked at the crowd and saw the girl raised her right hand and waved. I smiled and make my way to her.

"Hi I'm Taylor Marie.. but you can call me Tammy.." She said with a sweet smile as soon as I get my things done. Extending her hands more, she took my hand and shake it herself. I couldn't utter a word I was stunned with her beauty and kindness.

"I-I'm s-sorry. I'm, I'm Troye.." I said awkwardly.

She chuckled. But I was like watching a goddess laugh in slow motion. And it's creeping me out! I've never experienced this before!

"It's okay. If you don't have friends here. I could be one of them. Tell me anything you don't know here and I would be glad to answer them for you.." she said.

"In one condition." She added. My heart skipped a beat.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Hmm. The condition is.. at the end of the school year which is the graduation, promise me that you won't be this quite. And you'll have friends more than you think you can." She said.

"D-Deal," I answered hesitantly. I was desperate to be her friend. Fun fact, I'm an introvert. Great.

"Yay! I'll treat you later! And there's someone I would like you to meet! I think you two are perfect!" She smiled again with those dazzling eyes that can make everyone fall for.

After class. She did what she had told me. She insisted on treating me as a meal for being a transferee.

"So Chloe. This is Troye! He's my new classmate in HE. And he will be joining us today! Isn't that great??" Tammy said. Forcefully extending the hand of her friend Chloe. She seemed to be stunned. Her mouth is hanging wide open.

"H-He's a-a" she then clears her throat.

"Nerd." She muttered under her breath.

"What's up to everyone? Who is this dude?" A guy asked looking at me. But my eyes landed at the shoulders of Taylor Marie where he placed his hand.

"Troye. This is Devian my best friend. Devian this is Troye."

"Sup man. I hope we can hang out sometimes." He said.

"So tell us about yourself Troye?" She asked.

"Well I've been homeschooled since I was 4 until highschool and now I wanted to know the feeling of being in a university so I studied at our hometown in Atlanta but then we had to move so here I am. I really wanted to take up culinary but my family has a business so I was forced in this field to manage the hospitals and malls my family-owned but I took up medical technology before taking business, I've been through a lot of summer classes to catch up."

"He's a rich ass nerd.." I heard that girl Chloe muttered.

"So yeah... That's me.." I ended it there.

"You know.. Tammy here also wanted culinary but ended up in Business because of the same reason. But at least she has experienced being in culinary." Chloe explained. I grinned in my mind. That is how we met and became friends.

Fast forward

I was walking down the university when I heard someone is crying. I walked faster to see who it is. And there she is.

Taylor Marie is crying!

"Hey! What's the matter?" I asked and held her shoulder.

She leans on me and hugged me.

"Nothin. I'm just being emotional" she said trying to laugh.

"Is it because of Devian's engagement?" I asked. She looked stunned. Her eyes widen.

"Don't deny it. I know everything. You're too obvious Tams. I know you love him."

"It's just... I'm the one who's always there for him but he never saw me. I never left his side but he still chose her." I know what she feels. I just can't say that I'm always by her side while she's busy being with him.

"It's alright. I'm here Tammy. I can help you. Tell me anything you want. I'll do anything for you. I'll help you move on." I said.

"How can you help me Troye? This wound in my heart won't heal. I know that for sure." She cried more.

"Why can't I be him? I wish I can heal your heart. Tell me what can I do for you. I'll do everything, Tammy." I said.

"Just stay with me right now Troye. Don't leave." She said and buried her face at my chest.

That day I promised not to leave her. But I couldn't keep my promise. Because we had to leave. My family had to leave. I insisted to stay but they wouldn't agree with me.

I don't know what happens to Tammy after that.

End of flashbacks~~

"That's why I hired an investigator to follow her and tell me everything that's happening to her until I heard about the wedding..." I stopped.

"So you've been hurting yourself that long?" Chloe asked.

"No. I'm not hurting myself. I'm happy whenever I see her happy so I'm feeling contented about everything until I found out about how Devian hurts Tammy physically and emotionally. That's when I knew I had to enter the picture again." I said.

"Really? Then why are you ditching her and making her wait at the cafe?" She asked.

"I feel guilty about being missing in action suddenly and I don't know what to tell her when we meet," I said looking down.

"Meet her tomorrow. I know she missed you." Chloe said.

Maybe she's right. Maybe.

To be continued~~

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