All Around You

Chapter 1

I never really plan to enroll college, I thought I could just finish highschool and live life. Probably wouldn't make it that far without a job but here I am attending Sunreaf College.

I always thought of working with my parents in the farm, very peaceful, the cute goats eating grass and the feel of cold air but they insisted on me going into college. They said something about not wanting to waste my knowledge.

I stopped so suddenly, almost throwing myself off from my bike. I nearly collide with the kid walking on the sidewalk.

I curse under my breath. I'm annoyed, I get so distracted when I'm in too deep in my thoughts, it's something I hate and love about myself. I swerve my bike, avoiding the kid and continue my ride towards the blue and cream white building.

A huge gate surrounding the campus with a stone hedge next to the entrance Sunreaf College. Honestly the campus isn't as bad as the ones shown in google maps. Probably because the pictures are old. I got off from my bike and enter through the gates.

I observe around the beautiful courtyard. Students walking together holding their bags and books while they talk to each other. Another thing I craved and it's socializing. 4 hour drive from Tennessee to Sunreaf is tiring.

I parked my bike at the biking dock and took a deep breath, I clasp my hands together , trying to calm the nervousness that I feel brewing inside. This is the first time I've ever went somewhere so far from my parents. It's nerve wrecking.

I went straight towards the entrance of the campus and enter the building. It was bustling with students and professors walking pass each other. At the corner was students studying alone with their headphones and laptop on.

I view the scene before me, the building is very pretty on the inside. I shook my head, I need to focus, I'm getting too excited. I need to fetch my dormitory keys and settle in.

In those thoughts, I suddenly felt a sharp stinging pain on my shoulder blades followed by a loud slap. I winced in pain and turned around with fury but that quickly changed when I saw a familiar face.

"Welcome to Sunreaf!" Josh laughed with a smug look.

I gave him a sharp look "Thanks."

"Aye, I'm glad you could make it Faye." Josh replied, holding his MacBook, a pen and notebook in one arm. Always wondered why he never bring bags around him. What a weird cousin but I love him. Turn my head towards the door and back at Josh.

"I heard the storm was bad on the way here, how was it?" He added, looking down at me.

"I slept through it, luckily nothing happened." I replied while rubbing the lingering sting on my back. It hurts.

"Sorry about that, you weren't listening when I called you. Had to do something to catch your attention." He snickered. I rolled my eyes and smirk. "You wanna head to the cafe outside? It's not far from here and you look hungry." Josh suggested and I nod.

I immediately felt my stomach churned, I am hungry. "Sure but after I settle in. Could you show me where to get the keys and perhaps the way to the dormitory?" I asked and he agreed.

He began guiding my through the big campus and into the professors lounge. I quickly aquire my keys and began walking along side Joshua towards the dormitory.

"So how is it like here?" I questioned.

"Not much, better than highschool in my opinion." Josh smirked.

I nod and searched for my room, unlocked the door and toss my bags inside, barely had time to even view the inside. All I wanna do now is to hang out with my cousin, I can settle in later.

He then brings me out of campus and had a few minute walk down town. It was beautiful. A lot of trees and it was very refreshing. It was better than where I used to live. I could get use to this.

Not long after, a woman's voice ring beside me. I turned my head towards the sound and saw a short girl, wolf cut hair with clips galore. I wish I could look like that. "Hey! You must be Faye!" Cici exclaimed as she strides towards me. I gave her a smile and raised my hand for a shake.

Josh waved goodbye and I now follow Cici from behind as she explained the campus history. Not that I will remember that, but what i do remember is where the restrooms are. Sick! Unbeknownst, Cici was called for an emergency to help her club's members. She bid me her sorry and promise to continue later. She quickly skedaddle away, leaving me in the empty hall between two classrooms.

I let out a sigh. This was already getting too much for me. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes to calm myself down. I turned around and immediately bumped face first into someones chest. It hurted my nose. I quickly look up to see a taller girl, her brown hair tied into a bun, her face etched with slight annoyance.

"Woah, watch where you're going." the taller girl stated. My eyes widen, I was shocked for a moment. Never in my life I was in such a dissapointing and embarrassing state. My face heated, taking two steps behind. "Sorry, I didn't know where I was going-"

"Well you should've known, go back to where you came from." the girl barked. She gave me a quick glance at me and pushed me aside. She rushed off, her long strides made her look like she was walking quickly. Dissappearing into the corridors.

I shake my head, wanting that feeling of embarrassment to go away. That's one way on showing first impressions.

I groaned, already failing making friends. That girl probably will think I'm a nobody and probably even spread rumours about me on how my feet smells like rotten milk. What a day this has been. I continued to venture the campus alone until I stumble upon a few students who look about my age. Maybe they're friendly this time.

I chimed in and asked for directions to the dormitory, there were two girls, both had their hair down, one with glasses and theother doesn't. They kindly told me the way to the dormitory and I thank them before rushing off.

Soon after I found the sleeping area. I searched for my room. It was located in the second floor, the room in the middle. I unlocked it with my key. The room was dark but i could see that half of the room is furnished and the other isn't. I have a roommate! That's exciting.

I closed the door behind me and began unpacking my stuff, keeping all the books on a shelf, clothes in the closet. My spare shoes beside my desk and some posters for decoration.

I took a step back to see the final piece and was pleased at myself. A smile crept on my face. "Today's not the day but maybe tomorrow will." I muttered under my breath.

"Everyday is not the day for me." a forced raspy voice ring from behind and I let out a scream. I almost flung myself across the room. "what the heck! You scared me! How did you get inside?!" I blurted.

The girl with dark hair, pale white skin just stared at me with her seemingly dead eyes. What the actual fuck.

"I'm your roommate." she replied simply.

I quickly calmed down. Embarrassed at my over-reaction. "Oh, sorry, didn't know that." I mumbled. Glancing away from the girl. I'd never thought I'd see a gothic person in person. I don't know what to feel about this.

"Names Delilah." she croaked. I swear shes gonna have a sore throat from speaking like that. I nod and gave a smile, maybe that'll ease up the awkwardness. "Faye. Faye Vincent" I replied.

Delilah let out a hum and went back to her matching phone case. Completely ignoring me. I guess she acknowledge my name? She probably won't remember it. I let out a sigh and free fall onto my single bed. The soft mattress enveloping my body. It feels great, I love sleeping.

Another content sigh left my lips as I was pulled into deep thoughts again. Today was not a great day. I met my cousin, met new people. Especially that tall girl. I should probably apologise to her. I wasn't looking so it was completely my fault. Maybe tomorrow won't be so terrible.