ACES (CH-2)

FIRST DAY

This was the time of day where I wished I was asleep in my warm bed. Moving from Raleigh to NYC just before the first day of college is a lot more exhausting than I thought of. By the time I settle in my dorm room, it was really late at night. And I had to wake up early for my first day. I am really excited for today, new place, new people, friends and my dream college, NYU. But at the same time, I was beyond tired and jet lag. You can say I am having a tired and excited combo.

As I walk into the campus, there are several new faces. Some are talking with each-other; few are coming out from the main building with id in their hand. At a distance, a senior I assume was giving an orientation tour to a group of students. I looked around for a few minutes and went to the office in the main building. The lady gave me my ID, class schedule and directed me towards my orientation tour. I thanks her and as I was about to open the door, someone from outside pushed it and I stumble backwards. "Hey! watch where you going shortie!" the boy said.

"Excuse me, you are the one who pushed the door open. Clearly not paying attention where you were going!" I replied to him, pushed him aside and went out of the office. As I was about to go, the boy stopped me and said "You saying that it's my fault. Alright listen to me shortie, why don't you pick a fight with someone of your height because you are way below my level".

He said that and boop my nose. If he thinks that his sassy stupid respond is going to stop me from replying him then he is damn wrong. I was boiling with anger, not even an hour in the campus and I have already encounter one of the bastard here. And how dare he called me shortie. I am 5 feet and 7 inches and it does not consider as short.

The boy must be a few inches taller than me and he is so getting into my nerves. "Alright Giant if I am not your level then who is? I already know what you are going to say but I still want to hear it from you". I said and crossed my arms. Both of our voices were getting higher and a few students gather around us to see what was going on. Some were taking pictures, videos, whispering to each other about our heated argument. I mean a first year fighting with a second year on the first day, that's hot gossip. I assume the giant is second year.

"My level is way beyond you, sweetheart. And I don't have time to fight with a shortie like you" he said and boop my nose again, what is up with this guy? "Okay. What the hell is your problem? You---" I got cut midsentence as someone from behind the crowd called out "What is going on here? Don't you guys have classes to attend? Go on your way. Go on" the girl said. One by one all the gathered students went on their way. The twit and me stand quietly beside each other and was about to leave, the girl turned towards us and said "You two. What on earth was that?".

She looked towards the boy and said "Charles seriously, picking a fight with a first year". As she told him, he just rolled his eyes and said "She is a tough one for a first year". Alright, the twit name is Charles, to be honest that name does not suit him. his name should me hot head. "And you" she pointed towards me "Instead of stretching up the fight you should have join your tour". I frown and said "Excuse me, he was the one who stretch the fight. I was about to go but he just kept on speaking".

Charles was about to say something, the girl stopped him and said "Just don't. I do not have the patience to hear what you were about to say. Don't you have class now? Just go". "Yeah, whatever" he said and went. "I should get to the tour" I said.

"Oh no you missed it" the girl said. "Oh, it's alright" I said with a sad expression. First day and what a mess. "How about I give you the tour?" she asked me softly. "You can do that?" I ask her with a confused look. "Of course. I am the in charge for the orientation tours. Now follow me. I am Alexandra but you can call me Alex" she said. "Ember". "Can I call you Em?" Alex asked. "Sure" we both smiled at each other and started the tour.

After a few minutes or so Alex said "So this is where our trip will end. Hope you got everything. If there is anything you have to ask, just give me a call". We exchanged numbers. "Cool thanks. Hey do you want to go and grab something to eat?" I asked Alex. "Sure. Come on I know a place". We reach the place within 10 minutes or so. I ordered one chicken salad and sprite, Alex ordered one turkey sandwich and a diet coke. I told her I can pay for both of us but she wanted to say for us, I got an idea and we split the bill.

Now we are seating on a table near the window eating our food and talking. She is a second-year student and majoring in Sociology. Damn I wish I was like Alex. She is smart and has long, black, straight hair and a sexy curvy figure. "So, you are majoring in English Lit?" she asked me, "Yeah I am and NYU has the best writing programme" I replied to her. "Yeah, you are right. You did good", "Hey Alex I have to tell you something", "Sure what is it?".

I sigh and say "You have a very sexy body. How do you manage it?". She laughed and said "Thank you, I guess. You too have a very hot body", "Oh, you are too kind to say that", "No really, I mean what I say", "Oh man I wish I could have a sister like you", "Me too you are awesome. As you have told me something, I too have to tell you something it's really embarrassing and I know if you don't want to be friends with me after this".

As Alex said that to me, I thought if it has something to do with me? So, I replied to her "What's up? Is it about the fight this morning because I assure you I am far more better then that", "Oh no it's not that. Actually, I am an introvert and I don't have any friends. I mean I know what you thinking 'What a weirdo'. And I can understand if you don't to be friends with me", "Dude I too am a lone wolf and you are like a friend I have been searching for through my life. Where were you all this time?", "Well you know just keeping up with life",

"Bring it in my new bestie" I said to her and get up to give her a hug. Man, its so good to have a friend like her. New city, college and so many different faces, its important to find one true friend in this busy life and I am happy that I got the best. I gave her a hug and sit back down on my seat.

"Alright bestie what do you know about that guy Charles?" I asked her. "He is also a second year and to him popularity is the most important thing. Oh, and he too is an English Lit major", "Ew really. I mean that guy can be what 5'9 or something with his broad shoulder, really nice spiked hair and scruffy but I think I can take him down the next time I see him" I replied to Alex and crossed my arms. "Woh! there hot shot easy. You don't want to mess with him. He might command his minions to mess up your entire year or so", "Babe I really appreciate your concern but let him try",

"Okay I am with you then" Alex said with a proud smile. We finished our food and headed back to our dorms. We reach and said bye to each other. I open my door and kept my bag on the chair, took out some comfy clothes and freshen up. I still have a lot of unpacking to do. My room is just perfect for me. My bed is on the right-hand side of the room near the wall, a small closet for my clothes, a desk with a bookshelf attached with it, a chair just on the left side of the closet, a bathroom and a medium size window with the view of the city which is really beautiful.

I have to buy a few things like a bedside table and a floor lamp and a few fairy lights. Maybe a few posters too. I plug my phone to the charger and lay on my bed. I had a long tiring first day. It was really great though. And meeting Alex was the highlight of my day. She is awesome and I am very lucky to have her as my bestie. Thought I had to fight with that so called Charles in the beginning of the day but I have to admit that was really great.

A first year going against a second year on the first day, it was epic. As slowly sleep consume me, a smile was on my face and the last thing that I thought just before I completely fall asleep was 'I just cannot wait to start another amazing day'.