Part 1.

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Mildred pulled into a parking space close to what she was sure was her dorm. She sighed and adjusted her sunglasses and made sure her hair was tidy before getting out of her cherry red Mustang. It was her baby - she'd worked two jobs for two years over the summer and other holidays so that she could afford it and it was her most prized possession. 

As soon as she got out of the car, the heat smacked her in the face. "I had no idea San Francisco was this warm." She thought to herself as she pulled her jacket off and put it back inside the car. 

She walked around to the trunk and opened it to take the two large suitcases out of it - she literally fit everything she wanted to bring with her in those and she also had some bags of bedding and towels and other essentials that she had purchased brand new. 

She quickly grabbed her purse and locked her car before heading in the direction of the dorm, already noticing how buzzing the atmosphere was. She noticed the majority of students were with their parents and she felt a pang of jealousy as she had nobody to bring her. But that was fine, she was a strong girl and she was used to it. 

As she carried her things, her arms began to grow tired and she was so grateful that her room was only on the second floor. 

She finally found her room number and pushed her key in to unlock the door. She turned the handle and just as she opened it, someone opened it from the other side, causing Mildred to stumble and almost fall over her things. 

"Oh my. I'm so sorry!" The other person exclaimed. Mildred glanced up and saw one of the most beautiful women she'd ever seen in her life. Strawberry blonde hair, green eyes and a lovely smile. 

"Oh...that's oo-ok." Mildred stuttered slightly as she got her bearings back. 

"Here! Let me help you." The woman offered, taking one of Mildred's suitcases from her. Mildred hobbled over to where her other suitcase was and was so glad once she'd put it down. 

"Where are my manners? I'm Gwendolyn, Gwendolyn Briggs. It's very nice to meet you." She held her hand out for Mildred to shake. 

Mildred took her hand to shake it and she felt an electromagnetic pulse shoot through her as they touched. 

"I'm, um… Mildred Ratched." She smiled meekly. 

"Aren't you shy?" Gwendolyn chuckled, lighting a cigarette. "I hope you don't mind?"

"Not at all!" Mildred replied just before she heard some commotion in the hallway. 

"Ah, that will be orientation starting now. Come on Millie." Gwendolyn grinned, grabbing Mildred's hand, causing her to squeak as the blonde pulled her towards the door. 

They went to orientation and were shown around the college and met other students. "Soooo, I heard that there is a party tonight at the frat House on campus. Are you in?" Gwendolyn asked as one of the guides talked about the history of the university. 

Mildred felt uneasy at the thought of a party. "Oh, um… I don't know. I'm not really a party type of person and I don't think I have any clothes suitable for a party." Mildred said quietly. 

"You can borrow something of mine! Come on, Millie. What's a better way to kick off the semester with a party?! Pretty please. I don't wanna go on my own." Gwendolyn begged, pouting. 

"Fine, only for a few hours." Mildred agreed begrudgingly. 

"Yay! This is gonna be so much fun!" Gwendolyn exclaimed causing everyone to look at her. 

"Woops." Mildred giggled as Gwendolyn turned red. 

Orientation had ended and they were making their way back to their room. "So, Millie. What are you majoring in?" Gwendolyn asked. 

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