The Great Escape

Registration/The Move In

Through the enormous pine trees, stood a 6ft tall statue of the school's founder, Ryan B. Williams. Behind the statue was a large open canvas with a gorgeous beautiful lake, a basketball court, a tennis court, and 2 mansion sized buildings which were the boy's dorms. We drove past the beautiful landmarks deeper into the woods were the academic building stood. We approached a 2 structured building which was surrounded by numerous vehicles. After 12 minutes of seeking a parking spot, I hopped quickly out of the rusty piece of shit we called a car onto the beautiful green  freshly cut grass. As soon as i attempted to run out and experience my awaiting destination, a voice awakens me "Hey dumbass, registration first remember?" my sister reminding me rudely. I, my sister, and my mom walked into the 2 story building. We walked through the double glass doors only to be smacked in the face by cool and cinnamon scented air. We walked down into the auditorium only to be amazed by a mile like long line that could have take hours to shorten to shorten. We eventually stood in line for nearly 30 minutes until we got to the first desk, where the schedules were made. After that was the nurses station. We filled paperwork saying that I wasn't allergic to any food or medication and also filled out personal contact information just incase anything was to ever go wrong. After the nurse's station was the dormitory/work duty station which basically gives students on campus jobs to help pay tuition. Exhausted and irritated from all the paperwork, I quickly rushed to the table and was ready for anything they were going to hand me. They assigned me to room 215 in Mary Mac Dormitory. They asked what work study would I be interested in. Immediate, I blurted out farm in excitement after memorizing and cite seeing the beautiful place. She wrote down on the stack of papers and informed me that work study was every Friday from 8 in the morning to 3 in the evening. That's definitely a long ass time but who whatever I thought. We rushed back into the car to drive to the dorms so I can unpack and kick in. As soon as we approached the dorms, I helped out the front seat and grabbed my suitcases. As soon as I walked in, I couldn't help to feel excitement because this the day that I am finally alone without parents which means I can do whatever I want, whenever I want. Walking through the double doors, a short stubby fat guy asks for my key and room registration papers. I gave him all he needed, he then told me my room was upstairs on the right down the hallway. I rushed my things upstairs passing yet another lobby where teenage boys was playing 2K14 on the Xbox. I ran pass with my suitcases down the hall. I approached the room and opened the door and turned on the light switch. The room was filled with 3 beds, 3 dressers, and 4 closets. It was a plain, white, dull looking room but it was just going to have to work. I rushed back down outside to hug my mom and sister goodbye and watched them leave. I walked back inside, up to my room. I unpacked everything, folded my clothes, hung my lil Wayne posters up, and set up my bed. After everything was done, I laid in bed to take a quick power nap before dinner which starts at 5. I couldn't sleep at a time like this so I just went to the lobby to see if they were still on the Xbox. I walked down the hallway and found them still laughing and playing. "Wassup" I said in nervousness. No response. "Can I get next?". One responded "Can you play bro?". I responded "Of course". There were 3 guys. A tall light skinned jock named Drew, a tall, dark skinned, and rough looking guy named Chris, and a short, light skinned, Afro kid named Mel. We chilled out for a minute until the bell rung which that it was time for dinner. We walked downstairs with the rest of the kids where we would wait until the dorm parents told us to leave. He dismissed us and we walked down a mile long walkway which led to the cafeteria. As we walked, I decided to get to know these guys well. I asked where they were from, Mel said "New Orleans baby" in an annoying southern accent. Drew said "Shut the fuck up with fake accent dude, we all know your from Pittsburgh. I'm from St. Louis but the northside tho". Chris said in a squeaky voice "Memphis, what about you?". " I'm from Jackson. I'm just too geeked to be here man. I'm ready to see how this food bout to taste, I heard it's the shit and it's like 5 star or something like that." Chris said, "You not the only one, I heard they serve like steak, potatoes and shit like that on Sunday's. Since to is Monday, we probably gonna chicken or something that's easy to cook." Mel said, " Bruh they need some of that New Orleans gumbo up here for a fact." " Who gon eat that shit? Mel we don't eat stuff like that where I'm from, we do bar-b-que son. Best in the land" said Drew. " I wonder where everyone is at?" I said. Drew said "Everyone isn't in yet, they usually all arrive a few days later." We carried on conversation of girls, food, and talked shit about each other until we approached the cafeteria. We walked inside the building, into a large area were a few students were dining at the tables. We all stood in line and approached the glass display were the food was shown. We all looked in disguise. The sign beside the display shown the menu. "Chicken spaghetti, garlic wheat bread, canned corn, and canned fruit." "Who's gonna eat this shit?" Mel stated. The lunch lady said "Shit? You can sit your ass down and not eat. Don't call my art and work shit!" What a bitch, i thought to myself. Chris stated, "Mel chill out bro, just take it but you don't have to eat it." We all grab our shit trays and to seek the first table in sight available. We walked upon a slightly cleaned table and sat down. Drew eventually took one for the team and tried the toxic waste before everyone because he knew we were to pussy to try so. He grabbed his fork and took a little bit of spaghetti and corn. As he put it in his mouth and chewed, I literally prayed he wouldn't get sick. His response was priceless. "Not half bad, needs a touch of hot sauce" said Drew. Fuck that, I still wasn't trying it. The chicken spaghetti was watery and some of the pasta looked undercooked, the corn was greenish and freely looking, never even heard of garlic bread that was wheat, and canned fruit speaks for itself. Mel and Chris eventually risked their lives by tasting the disgusting slop. I just sat back and pushed the tray aside to Chris. I felt sick just looking at something so suicidal. There was a podium where announcements were made. The dorm parents approached the podium and stated "We have less than 10 minutes left. I have a few quick rules and guidelines so that we don't have any problems. First off, I'm Mr. Banks and welcome to beginning of a marvelous journey. Now that you know who I am, let's get to business. No running in the hallways, no loud music, no eating in the lounge, no drugs on campus, no alcohol either, I will dismiss you from dinner always, no cellphones in the school and cafe, be respectful, tuck in shirts in the cafe and school, study hours is between 5 and 7 which means that you study for 2 hours without your phones and television, and do not mess with those young ladies. Do not touch them, hug them, kiss them, and don't even get their phone numbers. Remember to prepare your clothes at night because you won't have enough time I the morning to do so, also sleep in your own rooms because I will be doing a procedural check in the morning when I wake you guys up. If you disobey any of these rules, immediate probation." Goddamn, you can't do shit here. "Also first day of class is tomorrow, so we're your uniforms which are white or yellow polos with black pants only. You are all dismissed." Mel said, "Can't touch a girl? Well fellas, I hope you have a year supply of lotion and hand sanitizer cause this we're practicing abstinence." "Na you practicing, I have my ways but that's the least of my problems for now" said Chris. "And whats bigger than sex" asked Drew. "The ounce of loud in my room right now in my pillow that I'm saving for tomorrow " stated Chris. We all looked in shocked, listening to this nonsense Chris was speaking. We got up and dumped our shit in the trash, where it belonged and headed back to the dorms. As we got back, we hung out in Drew's room and played video games for hours. It quickly became dark. I eventually got tired of playing so I laid on a bed that Drew wasn't using. They continued playing while I laid back and chilled. I fell asleep forgetting that I was suppose to prepare my clothes for school tomorrow and return to my own room but who cares, how much trouble could really get into?