𝖍𝖝𝖍 𝖔𝖓𝖊𝖘𝖍𝖔𝖙𝖘

Long Time No See

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Summary: RamWrites

Author: RamWrites (on ao3)

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Would it be strange to drop out of college on your first day?

The first payments had already been made, your room fully decorated and your first courses all started today. During a bit of an introduction week you had gotten to know a few people to sit with during class, and even some you'd consider possible friends. Excitement to start college was mixed with a bit of homesickness, but you were mostly happy.

Or at least, you were until you spotted him.

While computer science wasn't really something you wanted to take, it was the only optional course available when you'd tried to enroll. You had tried calling the faculty to report the buggy website, but they hadn't taken your complaints seriously, as no one else was having difficulties. It was a bit of a stretch from your major, but you needed the extra credits, so an attempt had to be made.

You sat next to a girl you'd spoken a few words with during the introduction party, something that had been boring but necessary to create at least a bit of a social circle. Most of the students had sat down when the teacher came in, a rather young, blonde man with bright green eyes.

Oh.

You were barely able to breathe when he introduced himself to the class as Shalnark Ryusei.

The group surrounding you laughed as they pushed your head underwater, only pulling you up when their leader lifted his hand. Some bellowed with laughter as you came up, gasping for breath and struggling to getaway.

"Is she talking yet?" The soft voice of their black-haired leader interrupted, the rest of the group quieting down when he spoke. "What do you say when Shalnark asks you to play with him?"

Some part of you wanted to spit at them and scream for help, but you'd just be pushed underwater again. Tears wobbled down your cheeks as you felt the hand on your back begin to push you down again. Your new clothes were wet and you were so cold, mom would be so mad.

"i-i'll play."

"Welcome to Introduction to Computer Sciences, I'm looking forward to this semester." You looked down at your blank notes, wanting to look anywhere but at him. "We'll start with a little bit of the absolute basics, so please open-"

You drowned out his voice, panicking a bit as you realized it was really him.

He hadn't changed in the slightest, his blonde hair still messy but well-kept, his green eyes exuding cheerfulness. The only difference with the last time you had seen him was the suit he wore, a drastic change from the usual sleeveless shirts he wore. He was still handsome as ever, though you could only look at him and wince.

Did he recognize you?

You had cut your hair since the last time you'd seen him, and you wore a baggy hoody now, so maybe he wouldn't notice you. Looking down, you avoided looking directly at him, hoping that would decrease the chances of him recognizing you.

What would he even do?

Grabbing a pencil, you started drawing on your notepad, keeping your attention on the useless activity to avoid having a panic attack in the middle of class. It worked a bit, though every time his voice rang through the room you felt goosebumps on your entire forearm.

A plan started forming as you were drawing. You'd go to the administration after this and ask them to transfer you to whatever other courses they could. If that didn't work you'd drop this one and make up the credits with some extracurricular sometime later.