Canary is in the middle of the street trying to hold off a fight. Fist of two men kept flying and both of them could not be contained.
"I said stop it Will and Simone!" she tried to interfere however an unintended arm hit her. Both men stopped when she landed on the floor, holding her nose. They both looked at her in surprise and panicked when they saw blood flowing out of her nostrils.
Previously…
Samuel decided to accompany Cana on the weekend to look for a place near the University, the results came fast unexpectedly and with everyone's surprise she was the first student from the school to ever get admitted into the prestigious Caloan University.
[I am supposed to be with you, however there's some urgent matter I have to attend to.] His voice is weak and clearly in disappointment.
"It's fine, you said that we'll meet later in the afternoon right? I'll see you later." Cana tries not to show her voice but she was also expecting to see the apartment together with Samuel. It was her first time to wear a dress as well, hoping to show it off to him.
Now looking at the map on her phone she has already visited two apartments and her head gets dizzy at how expensive the rent is, moreover, the condition of the room is not what she has expected. The rooms usually have two to four bunk beds and there's not much space for privacy as you will be sharing it with the other bed spacers as well as the single bathroom and toilet which they have to use fast.
"Ah, I didn't know it is hard to find a place to stay here in the city." despite her expectation it would have been more comfortable to stay at her aunt's place. She stopped walking for a while and just stood at the sidewalk.
No , Cana, you have decided to be independent and chase for your dreams!
She smells something sweet and turns her head at the waffle store.
"Wow!" She watches the Aunt preparing the waffle bread, and even sees the yummy fillings she added at one of the orders and gave it to the customer.
"Excuse me! I'll order one Belgian waffle please!" the Aunt prepares her order.
"Are you looking for a place to rent here too?" she asked her.
"Yes, how did you know?"
"Well, a lot of youth here have been coming all over the place, you know this place is a university belt, and a lot around this time of the year students flock over." She was amazed that it is not only her, there are a lot of people who want to study at the university as well. This has given her a motivation to work harder and strive more.
"Here's your order." the aunt gave the Belgian waffle to her and she gladly accepted the warm treat.
"Excuse me, can I order one soda?" Another customer came and ordered at the stall. It seemed familiar so she looked at the man. Just in time the man also looked at her.
"Ah!"
"Oh!"
Of all the people to meet in this crowded area, why is it him?
"Hey, your face is telling why did of all the people you just have to meet is me?" he hits the nail.
"No, I did not." denying it to the best she can, it'll be just trouble if he insists for the truth.
"Canary, what are you doing here?"
"Same question with you, Nawill why are you here?"
"Oh, it seems like both of you knew each other? Why won't you show her around Nawill, she's looking for an apartment to stay in."
"No way! You're going to study here?" he was so surprised.
"You know this guy Auntie?"
"He's a regular and he brought a lot of friends to buy my waffles, trust me this one is a good boy!" In the end, with the aunt pushing them to go together, she is now stuck with him.
"Canary, which university did you get into? It's easier to find one nearby so you can even just walk on your way to class." he talks so comfortably while she is still awkward. Though hesitant, it's not bad to be helped by Nawill, he used to be a good friend anyways.
"It's at Caloan."
"Caloan? For real?"
"Why are you in doubt as well?"
"Who said I am? I know you can make it, when we were younger I remember you shocking that arrogant math teacher I got a lot of laughs that time! Those old good times." he smiled just like a boy at his age, what happened to have a wall in between them?
"Anyways , that is just a street away from the university I'm attending, I know a lot of places to look for good rents." he makes a thumbs up telling she can rely on him.
They have seen a high rise dormitory and the landlord seems to be on good terms with Nawill, he even let them tour inside and check the rooms which will fit to Cana's budget and preference.
"This one is good, the space is just what I need and I don't have much luggage." Cana commented with the landlord and she found an empty room ready for rent.
"Then we can discuss the contract and terms, I will even give you a discount since you are Nawill's girlfriend."
"Excuse me?" Both of them deny that.
"Old man, she's just a childhood friend in my hometown, not my girlfriend."
"That is true, we aren't in that relationship and besides he---…" she immediately covered her mouth and thought of her words first. "HE is like an older brother!"
The landlord just laughed it off.
"If that's the case then it is okay. I understand."
"But will you still give me the discount even if I'm not his girlfriend? At least I'm a friend!" she brazenly asked for the discount offer that Nawill kept holding his laughter back.
"Ah! Finally I got a good place to stay!" She held the contract in her hand and neatly folded it to her envelope..
"So we are now friends huh? And I'm like an older brother." he grins at her.
"It is for the sake of a discount." straightforward answer from her. Then he just laughs off and head locks her and rubs her hair to disarray.
"Ah! Geez! You never change! Let me go!"
"You are still that little cheeky kiddo! Haha!" He still kept doing it despite Cana's resistance.
"Hey! Let her go!" A man called and immediately grabbed his collar.
"You!" Seeing the familiar guy, he immediately acts on his fist and pushes the guys away, leaving Cana a bit unsteady as she fixes her hair. She saw two men throwing fists at each other.
"S-Simone!? What? Wait, Nawill don't!" she tried to get in between them ending up on her accidentally hitting her nose, she fell back down and that was the thing that stopped them.
"Ouch!"
"Cana!"
"Canary!"
She felt liquid gushing from her nose and as she stared at her palm there was a trace of blood. A handkerchief immediately covers her nose to prevent the bleeding and a warm hand has kept her head held high.
"Keep your head up Cana. Hey! Simone, go get me a cold water or ice hurry!" Samuel, who witnessed the commotion immediately runs to help Cana.
"Samuel!"