Ivy

Flashes

The consequences of his action began to sink in, but it was the first time in a long time that he had disobeyed his mother's orders. He felt a little vindicated and pleased with himself for making the decision he did. The sensation was indescribable, like a jumble of feelings. A little aid came from the indie music playing in the background. He'd discovered that music stimulates his emotions and aids him in regaining his footing in order to make reasonable decisions. So he listened closely, and as the slow acoustic rhythm took over his body, he realized that there was no danger in staying here and that he might get bored and go, but for the time being, he was delighted to be here. At this moment he was happy and he didn't know that he could feel that emotion anymore. 

He moved about a little, bobbing his head to the music. He noticed some of his classmates, who gave him a friendly nod. The nod confirms that others are aware of your presence. Benny immediately nods and walks by them because he still lacks the confidence to strike up a conversation with strangers, and when he thinks about it, he has only spoken to a handful of individuals in this college. This applies to the receptionist as well as the teachers. Only one face came to memory when he was thinking about who he chatted to among the pupils. The previous stranger who referred to him as an 'Emo boy.'. Benny searches the area for the guy who had stated that he would be serving drinks. After scanning through some hormonal teenagers he finally spotted the stranger smiling and giving away cups of drinks to some excited girls who were clearly starring at him. 

The comment the stranger made on him ticked a nerve off in Benny's brain. He decides that this person just met him yesterday and is passing judgments on him. His mom degraded him enough; he wasn't about to get bullied by some college jock. He gathers up some courage and walks up to the stall. The stranger is filling up the cups of drinks and turns to finally notice Benny standing in front of him,

"So you came Emo boy," he said slyly

"Ohh how could I have missed this beautiful sight of a people pleaser serving drinks"

The stranger wasn't expecting that at all and Benny expected him to burst anytime, but he smiled. Smiled while he swayed his head from left to right. Yeah, Benny was not ready for that. He was confused,

"For an Emo boy, you are sharp" handing out the prepared drink to Benny.

"Thanks, I guess"

"Your welcome"

Benny was so perplexed with his reaction that he wasn't aware of what expression was on his face,

"What you expected me to react in some other way I suppose?" 

"Well to be honest I was expecting a punch my way"

"Really......wow....well aren't you glad that I didn't?"

"Yess I suppose,"  said benny lowering his fake intimidating voice 

"Heyyyyy Buddy you got the drink right. move ahead.....and Faizan look at that line....hurry up Please!!" screamed the coordinator from behind. 

The stranger responded to the name Faizan. Benny was content with the fact that he now knows his own name. Faizan, on the other hand, returned to handing over the beverages after a brief goodbye wave to Benny. Benny returned the awkward wave, thinking to himself, "What a strange dude." Benny knocked with a female and spilled all of his drink over her as he turned to move! The girl in the red jumpsuit exclaimed,

"You have got to be kidding me!!!!!!!"

Benny was taken aback by what had happened and remained there like a statue till the realization dawned on him.