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04

I would never have to worry about someone talking my ear off, nor would I have to worry about someone not listening to me when I spoke.

We got back to our dorm at around four that evening. Like I said, it was a big campus. I could tell Jamison was tired, but I was still all riled up.

« Alright book worm, I’m gonna shower. » I stated as I pulled out my wallet and phone from my pockets. « There is a menu in the top drawer over there, call the Chinese restaurant and order us some food. I like the number seven with WHITE rice. » I said, making sure to emphasize what type of rice I liked. Lord knows if they give me that brown gross vegetable rice again, I’m going to have a fit. « Order yourself whatever you want. » I tossed over both my phone and wallet and smiled. « It’s the red card, don’t worry about price. »

Jamison looked at the two objects as if they were from different worlds, but I didn’t give him time to object. I just grabbed my bag and headed into our bathroom. I should have definitely unpacked my clothes, but I was too damn lazy to do so… Not that carrying my duffle bag around was any less work, but… Well, you’d have to be lazy illogically lazy like myself to understand.

For instance ; unpacking isn’t fun, but walking around campus was though. Especially around people who knew about my sexuality. I knew they were dying to ask if Jamison was « someone special », but they all knew better than to actually do so. He could be my brother for all they know. So I guess you could say I’m just lazy when it comes to boring things.

My shower was short lived. I really didn’t need to take one, but I just wanted to wash away any worry of having to take one tomorrow when I’d have to wake up early for class. This way I could sleep in and get that ‘perfect’ bed head look so many tried to achieve by using gels and sprays.

Don’t get me wrong, if I look like ass I will definitely take some time preparing myself, but usually it just comes naturally. Not to toot my own horn or anything.

I slipped into an old pair of sweats and threw on the hoodie sitting on top of my bag. Though it was August, it was never truly warm in Michigan. Especially being right smack dab in the middle of the state which was basically surrounded by water. We also didn’t really have a choice in what the temperature was either. If we complained, Joyce just said buy a blanket and socks, which I didn’t mind. Some kids can’t handle anything over 68 degrees. Like Joyce says « It’s easier to over heat and die, than it is to freeze to death. »

Which I wasn’t completely sure was true, but I’d just take her word for it. Arguing with her never seemed like a good idea.

When I left the bathroom I smiled cheekily at my roommate, I could see the flustered look on his face and he still had my phone in hand.

« So, did you order the food ? » I asked as I dropped my bag at the end of my bed and throwing my dirty clothes in the hamper beside it.

« No… I tried, but I couldn’t understand what the lady was saying ; so I just hung up. » I bit my bottom lip to hide the laugh I was desperately trying to fight. I totally forgot that the restaurant owners wife hardly speaks any English.

« That’s okay, I’ll call. What do you want ? » I asked, taking my phone from him.

« You really don’t have to get me anything… »

« I know I don’t, if I thought I did I wouldn’t have offered. Now what do you want ? »

« Uh, the number three I guess then. » I nodded and dialed the restaurant. Ordered.

« It’s going to take about 25 minute. »

« Thank you » he replied.

« No big deal. » I shrugged.

« No, it really is. I’ve got dinner tomorrow. » I rolled my eyes but didn’t protest. Any amount of money I could save would probably benefit me in the end.

It took about forty minutes for the food to arrive, to which I answered the door, the exchange went off without a hitch though. The little Asian girl who must have been the owners’ daughter giggled happily after I winked at her before closing the door.

I might be gay, but I’m not stupid. Winking at them lets me skate by with a crumby tip. When I wink, they don’t bother to look down at the receipt usually… Unless they’re not gay, then they get all huffy.

I handed Jamison his food and sat down opposite of him on my bed. We primarily ate in silence, and I could tell Jamie was starving. I mean, this was his first meal of the day and I was too, but I actually took time to taste the food that I had before me.

« Question… » He began, as if I would object to answering something about myself. I nodded anyways, just to make the process move along a little faster. « Is that your grandmother in that picture with you ? »

I felt my body tense as I looked over at one of the only few items I owned and cherished. Talking about that woman was hard, so I just shook my head no.

« No, she’s not my Grandma ; just an old friend. » I mumbled as I shoved more food in my face. I didn’t want to let him know it was an uncomfortable topic for me. That would just lead to more questions I didn’t want to answer.

« Oh… » He said, as if my answer was something remotely profound. « You guys just look happy, that’s the only reason I ask. »

I nodded quickly in response and turned my attention back to my food in front of me. I sucked at hiding things when it came to that woman, and I could tell Jamison already knew I wasn’t being completely honest.

Of course he did though. If I was going to keep anything personal around this guy, I’d have to get better at my poker face.

I didn’t think I would be so nervous to start classes ; out of all my issues, having bad nerves wasn’t one of them. I knew that I could handle just about any professor or their workload, I was in all honors classes in my high school and I took a few college level courses there as well. But for some reason my nerves got the best of me and my stomach was a little uneasy as I was about to start my first class.

For a second I started to wonder if my roommate was still sleeping. I tried to wake him up because he told me to the night before. But he swatted my hand away and put his pillow over his head. I wasn’t going to risk myself being late to help him, so I just left.

He was completely crazy.

Well that’s a bit of a lie.

I’m sure a lot of people don’t care about the first day of school. Nothing really happens on the first day. All that’s happened to me so far was getting gum stuck to the bottom of my shoe. I would have to throw them out as soon as I got back to the room. I would gag if I tried to wash the gum off, so they were as good as trash.

I had to try hard to not think about it or else I would gag in the middle of class. I’m one of those people that if I have to clean anything gross I’ll puke. Or if I hear or see someone or something puke, I’ll also puke. I don’t know if there’s a word for it, but it happens. It has happened, as disgusting as it is. It’s just another issue I have on my ‘list of issues.’

« So after you get your syllabus you can leave. Don’t forget to buy your textbooks and have the first three chapters read by Wednesday. »

Three chapters was no big deal. I finished the Harry Potter series in less than a week. And I was a slower reader back then.

I felt my pocket vibrate and smiled to myself. It could only be one out of three important people in my life. My sister, dad, or my best friend Livvie. My mom was a little behind on the times and never learned how to work anything but a nokia so… she doesn’t text at all.

Jamison you need to get your butt back here asap ! Me and your sister are texting back and forth about how much we miss you. It’s only been a few days but it feels like decades. We HAVE to finish watching those old seasons of Dr. Who like we said. I refuse to watch them without you. That is all ! Oh wait no it isn’t, I hope you’re having fun at school and I hope you have a good day and week and please text or call me soon ok ! Love you !

I smiled again. Livvie was one of the most amazing girls I knew. One of the only girls to ever talk to me actually.

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