“All my things are ready mom,” i shout as my hands zip the suitcase shut. It is my first day at Grooveside international college, and I was running later. The college a 3hour drive for home, and I don’t want to miss the orientation.
“Come downstairs i want to take a picture of you as you live me to die here on my own,” mom dramatically wails as i stomp down the stairs with my heavy suitcase.
“You are such a drama queen am surprised you don’t have an acting career,” i roll my eyes as I speak to her.
“Are you sure i can’t tag along? We can leave together,” mom begs as she fake cry.
“No, you can tag along. There are plenty of dumpsters in school. I am sure you can sleep there,” i sarcastically throw a diss to mom.
“Oh yes, that would be nostalgic considering that’s where I found you” she throws it back to me.
“Mother!!” i scream laugh as we both smile. “Don’t worry, and you can always visit me at school.”
“And risk you losing friends. The hell no,” she complains. “Besides, having alone time wouldn’t be wrong.
“Yes, mom. I will miss you.” i hug her as she snaps my picture. The car doors unlock as i throw the suitcase in my new tesla. It was a gift from my mom and friends a few months ago.
Hands-on the wheel i step on the pedal and speed of to the college grounds.
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The campus grounds were packed with students of all nationalities and races. My eyes scanned for any familiar face. No one. Not even a single soul. How boring. I walk towards the registration office and hand out my documents and id. The campus offices are cold and unwelcoming. It makes you feel like you are somewhere serious. Which let’s face it i am not.
The secretary orders me to go and join my school mates. She also hands me a key card. I walk towards the room, and omg my heart drops when I realize how fully packed it was. My anxiety starts to creep in.
I walk hastily towards the backbench and listen to the woman explaining the rules. A few minutes pass, and we are released.
“I thought I recognized someone,” a voice speaks to me and startles me at first. I turn, and to my surprise, it’s Derrick who was my class in high school, and we never got along cause he was jealous of me.
“Omg, who would have thought of all the places i would meet you here?” I fake my surprised voice.
“I take it that you haven’t forgotten our sweet past. How romantic of you to hold my memories. Do you dream of me? ” Derrick says hysterically as he places his palm on his forehead.
“Unfortunately for you, i don’t have time for this. Goodbye,” i roll my eyes as I escape Derrick. I walk faster, only to collide with something hard, throwing me back. My waist is grabbed before I land on the floor. I turn to see who it is, and my jaw drops.
“Hi, cutie.”