New Girl

Chapter 11

Ditch Day - Part 2

"Mind explaining to me what you're doing here?" My dad asked me. I gulped. I completely forgot my dad worked here. Where exactly? At New York University. How did we get here? Well, Chris might have forgotten to mention that his dad is the Dean of the freaking University! And I may have forgotten that my dad worked here as an Architecture professor. Whoops.

"I uh..." I said not knowing what to tell him. Where is Chris?!

I should probably explain what happened earlier. After leaving the witch behind, Chris drove to his dad's job, New York University. I was confused as to why he brought me here at first, but he then explained to me that his dad worked here. To say I was in shock would be an understatement. He was walking me towards his dad's office - and me being the curious person I am, couldn't help, but wander off. This school is amazing! Maybe I should apply here after I finish off with High School...

Anyways, while I was wandering off I sort of... might have lost Chris, well more like I lost myself. I managed to find my dad though. He usually does night shifts so I have no idea why he's here right now. So here I am. Busted.

"There you are." Chris said to me not noticing my dad in front of me. "Oh hey Dave." He said casually after noticing my dad - wait, what the hell did he just say? Did he just call my dad by his first name? I stared at my dad and saw him smile at Chris, but then the smile faded after he realized Chris was with me.

"Chris, I see you've met my daughter and that's great, but shouldn't you two be at school?" My dad asked raising his eyebrows. I looked at Chris and saw that he had that 'oh shit this is Melody's dad' look; but that look was soon replaced with a polite smile. I creased my forehead confused. What is he planning?

"Oh, I came with Mel to show her around the University. The school wants us Seniors to show around the Juniors the University that the we plan on attending. That way the Juniors can get a visual of where they want to apply." He said shrugging it off. Oh he is good. I almost believed him.

"Oh. Well, what do you think of the University Mels? You like it so far?" My dad asked with this spark in his eyes showing me that he wants me to attend here. Why? I'm guessing it's because he wants me to stay here with him. I smiled.

"Yea I love it. I actually started thinking about applying here." I stated with genuine interest. My dad smiled.

"What were you doing by yourself just now?" My dad asked looking curious. I blushed.

"I, um got lost." I mumbled the last part. My dad and Chris chuckled. I frowned confused as to how they know each other. "How do you two know each other?" I asked raising my left brow, "and first name basis?" They both chuckled again making me more agitated and curious.

"I'll tell you later, come on let me show you towards my dad's office. And don't get lost again." He said teasing me. I playfully glared at him.

"Bye dad." I said.

"Bye Melody. See you back home." I nodded walking off with Chris. I breathed out a sigh of relief. That was close.

"Looks like I won't be having trouble getting your dad to like me." He said with a smug smile.

"Why? And how do you know each other?" I asked again.

"You remember your first day at school when I wasn't there in Art class?" He asked. I thought back and nodded. "I came here. I'm going to attend here; we're not supposed to find out if we got accepted until March, but being the Dean's son has its perks. When I came here I paid a visit to the new Architecture teacher because I want to major in it. And it turns out that the new teacher is your dad and we hit it off." He shrugged smiling.