  Run-Ins
      The breeze pricked Rosie's cheeks as she walked through the campus with books in hand. Her head was ducked so she could stay under the radar and avoid running into anyone who may spark a conversation. Her attempt was useless. She looked up when she heard her name being called from behind her.
      &quot;Rosie! Hey.&quot;
      She shut her eyes as she recognized the voice. She wanted to pretend she hadn't heard so she could continue walking but it was too late. She was already spotted.
      She turned around, forcing a smile on her face as she slowly approached Anthony. He stood with two other guys. One of them was Aatalo who she met at the art gallery. The second boy she recognized from seeing him in the student centre the other day.
      Rosie looked between the guys, her stomach starting to twist with anxiety. &quot;Hi,&quot; she mumbled in a quiet voice that was al

  A Full House
      Rosie had wanted to say something to Anthony about Blaze. She knew Blaze may have deserved it but she didn't like resorting to violence. Not to mention, it wasn't Anthony's battle to fight nor was it what Rosie wanted. She had dealt with people making fun of her and taunting her her whole life. She could deal with it. She didn't want to care enough about what other people said about her to react in such a way that Anthony did.
      But she didn't have the heart to say anything to him. She knew his intentions were well and she was grateful that no matter what the circumstances, Blaze was done tormenting her.
      She also didn't want the excuse to talk to Anthony. Although she felt bad for being a jerk to him and cutting him off like this, it was still the only thing she thought was a smart move for both their sakes.
      &quot;Hey Rosie, you don't mind if I invite

  Lost Inspiration
      Anthony had only recently become relevant in Rosie's life. The more she saw him, the more she enjoyed his company and missed him when she went a while without seeing him.
      Rosie kept telling herself that sooner or later he would see how difficult she is, how difficult it is to be her friend. It wouldn't be the first time that someone gave up on her because she was &quot;different&quot;.
      She was afraid of getting more attached to him just to have him also eventually give up on her. The only thing she could think to do was distance herself and stop their connection from building further before he ultimately would decide to leave her life himself. Ruin things herself before they had a chance to potentially get ruined some other way. She thought it was the most rational thing to do to save herself from getting hurt and save Anthony from getting disappointe

Run-Ins
      The breeze pricked Rosie's cheeks as she walked through the campus with books in hand. Her head was ducked so she could stay under the radar and avoid running into anyone who may spark a conversation. Her attempt was useless. She looked up when she heard her name being called from behind her.
      &quot;Rosie! Hey.&quot;
      She shut her eyes as she recognized the voice. She wanted to pretend she hadn't heard so she could continue walking but it was too late. She was already spotted.
      She turned around, forcing a smile on her face as she slowly approached Anthony. He stood with two other guys. One of them was Aatalo who she met at the art gallery. The second boy she recognized from seeing him in the student centre the other day.
      Rosie looked between the guys, her stomach starting to twist with anxiety. &quot;Hi,&quot; she mumbled in a quiet voice that was almost just a whisper.
      Anthony beamed a smile, glad to see her. He hardly ever spotted her o

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