Racing Andrius

Peter: A Fated Interaction

I walked down the road to the boy's dorm absentmindedly and caught sight of Andrius exiting from the Business building a few blocks down. I hastened my pace and called, "Andrius!" He looked over and waited for me to catch up to him.

"Hey Pete,"

"Hey Andrius, your class dismissed late today,"

"It's mainly because I stayed behind and asked the professor a few questions,"

"Ah, care to share?"

"I didn't think you were interested in such stuff,"

"How can you tell," I smirked

"I don't know, maybe because you're an engineering major?" he said

I gasped, "Is Mr. Stoneface being sarcastic?"

Andrius playfully punched me on the shoulder and trying to hide his smile, "I am not,"

"Yeah right," I said, and an awkward pause followed my remark

"So, how much did Cassio give you?" Andrius said suddenly

"You're full of surprises today! Voluntarily starting a conversation on our daily walks from class to class,"

"Answer the question Peter,"

I looked at the leaf covered cement sidewalk and said, "$50,"

"Are you going to do it?"

"You knew that Cassio was going to talk to me," I said and looked at Andrius, but he didn't meet my eyes.

"I guessed because of-"

"Because of my debt to him, I know."

"So, what will you do?" Andrius stopped walking and looked at me.

A wave of hesitance washed over me, and I looked uneasily from side to side. Over 3,000 students at this school and not one could happen to walk into our conversation.

"I-I'm not sure," I said slowly

"Well, that won't do will it," Andrius said and stepped closer to me, "You have until the end of the day,"

I gulped, feeling cold sweat go down my neck as I watched him walk away. After hesitating for a moment, wondering if I should follow him back to the boy's dorm, but after a bit of thought, I decided against it. I didn't want to be stuck in the same room as him until I have an answer. I turned around and headed down to the dining hall for an early dinner.