My Weeping Willow

Expectations.

   As I'm sitting on the couch, enjoying the moment, I keep trying to steal a few glances of Chanel. He's in the kitchen grabbing a glass of water and downing it in one go. There's a shrill that comes from the TV so he turns my way. I start to choke on my treats as he catches me staring, swiftly turning away from how embarrassed I am.

   He lets out a little chuckle and then he speaks, " They informed me that I was getting yet again another roommate, yet I was expecting someone with a little more .. testosterone " I turn to him with an unknowing look on my face, showing my confusion. I give a slight smile and turn back to my snacks, stuffing my face from my anxiety. Wait. Another roommate, there's no one else here ..

   Questions fill my mind but I keep it quiet. I'm just trying to make a good first impression, yet I can't seem to figure out how.

   Chanel walks to his room, opening and closing his door quite swiftly. Did I scare him off?  I grab the body pillow on the couch and hold it towards my chest, it gives me comfort and reassurance. I know I belong, and I'm determined to prove that I do. I start drifting off and I'm about to go to sleep yet I realise I'm quite hungry all of a sudden. Those snacks didn't do the job.

  I'm not completely sure where the grocery store is and I'm not super familiar so I looked it up on my phone, hoping it will guide me. There's a recipe I've been wanting to try, what better time than the present man?

   I grab my coat out of my suitcase as I haven't put anything in the closet yet, and slip on some sneakers heading for the door. I walk out the building and make my journey towards the store. I joyfully walk into Target, I love Target with my whole being. I grab the ingredients needed for shrimp alfredo, drooling at the thought of it.

   I go to stand in line and there's this gorgeous, gorgeous man in front of me. His skin is so magical, as tasty as dark chocolate . His jaw is so defined and his lips are juicy, two toned. Nose is well defined, his face is so pretty. He turns back and I manage to look away just in time. I look at him again and he smiles, melting my heart. I smile back, genuinely happy managing to say hi. " RJ " my mystery guy says.

   I look at him for a second before realising he's introducing himself . I smack my forehead mentally and reply, " Alyssa, and might I say you're jaw dropping, oh my gosh you're gorgeous. " He looks at me and returns the compliment. We continue to talk in the line, enjoying each other's company before we both walk out the store.

   We decided to exchange numbers and socials when I realised we're walking the same way. We continue our conversation and he asks me a question. " What brings you to New York? "
I sigh and explain my situation while leaning my arm on his shoulder.

   " I'm actually here for college, coming from Florida. I practically raised myself honestly but that's besides the point. I went to Hawk - eye High, I had a 3.9 GPA and did all the extracurricular activities I could. I got a full - ride, my last roommate helped me book a plane ticket here, I met my new roommate a couple hours ago who's almost as beautiful as you, " I winked at RJ. He chuckled. " I got set up in my room, was hungry so I came to Target and the rest is history. "

   RJ tilted his head and replied, " I must say you're pretty badass. " My face couldn't hide how curious yet flattered I was. " Well RJ, what's your story? " He rolled his eyes and sighed just how I did. " Well, I've lived here most of my life, my parents were and still are very loving and caring towards me, I don't know what I would do without them . I went to Talent Unlimited, graduated with a 3.9 GPA, did as many extracurricular activities as I could find, I also got a full ride, packed up and rented my own apartment a week ago . Was hungry tonight, so I came to Target and met your beautiful ass. "