Ring of Love

Plans

Ally's pov:

After dinner, we were finally able to head to our dorm rooms and freshen up for the night.

Safe to say, as soon as I got back, the first thing I did was crash on my bed. The thought that I was in California early this morning, and New Jersey a bit before an evening made me beyond exhausted.

And to add to that, the welcome week activities that I had during the remaining hours of the day.

How in the world am I still awake from all that?

Although I always like showering at the end of the day, I almost wanted to make an exception this one time and catch up on sleep instantly.

Hint, almost. I know that I am probably filthy right now. Between the activities and sitting in the hot sun for two hours on those bleachers, I am in no way, shape, or form going to sleep knowing that I stink.

"You can shower first if you'd like, that is if you think you'll be able to keep your eyes open." Claire jokes as she watches me from her side of the room. I probably do look quite ridiculous; I am half standing and half flopped over on my bed.

Must be a pretty interesting perspective on her part.

"Are you sure? I feel bad taking it first, I'm not the quickest showerer. Especially when I'm tired, I tend to zone out and stare at the wall for a good part of it." She chuckles as I find myself rambling.

I do not function well when I'm tired, let's just leave it at that.

"I don't mind, plus I slept the whole car ride here this morning, so I'm not that tired yet." She says, hopping up on her bed and pulling out her phone.

"If you insist," I say, before grabbing my stuff and heading towards our shower. I'm so glad that I won't have to share a bathroom with the rest of the floor. Even though it costs a bit more money, I decided that sharing a bathroom with only one roommate would be worth it.

Plus, it's not like I am paying for my college expenses anyways. My parents insisted since they had the money too. I always disliked relying on my parents for every little thing, but I knew they wouldn't take no for an answer.

They would have found a way to pay for it anyways.

It shouldn't bother me, but it's just hard to think of myself as independent when my parents have handed me everything on a silver platter. For some reason, it makes me guilty.

Once I am out of the shower, I quickly blow dry my hair, get dressed, and step out, only to find Claire missing.

My first thought is that she went to Zoe and Sophia's room, but after asking in our group chat, I find that she isn't there, and Claire's phone is actually on her bed.

Where could she have gone?

If she's like me, then she couldn't have gone too far. I never go anywhere without my phone, and if hers is here, then maybe she's still on the floor.

Just as I'm about to look for her, the door opens, revealing Claire. She had a wide smile on her face, as she looks at me.

"Where did you go? And why are you all happy?" I ask, confused by her sudden excitedness.

"When you were in the shower, I heard a bunch of commotion outside our door. There were a group of girls talking about a frat party that is happening tomorrow night. It will be our first real college experience!!" Claire says, clapping her hands excitedly.

Oh wow, I didn't realize the parties would be starting so soon. I thought they wouldn't start until at least the first week of classes. It's crazy how quickly things are happening.