Chapter 17: Triggered

I reached the university, Penny met me at the college's entrance. 

" Why do I keep seeing you without Alicia these days?" I asked.

" It is not like we are a couple or anything, but... we... can be if you want," he said pointing at both of us.

" Flirtatious men should all get buried somewhere far away from innocent girls such as me." I sighed.

" You know that Molly has been staring daggers at you, it has been a while now. Rumors have circulated the whole college stating that Shawn asked to break up with her but she is still not over him yet."

" Why do people like to gossip?"

" Because it is fun." Penny retorted shrugging his shoulders.

I suddenly recalled what happened yesterday and the fact that I wanted to speak with Alicia about the reason why she was wearing sunglasses. Before I entered the class, I quickly turned around rushing to look for her all around the college. 

I brushed Shawn's shoulder while running in th