The Way Things Were

Back To The Beginning (Goddammit Ross)

The five of us went silent as the person stepped up to the mic. Maybe that question wouldn't be asked first this time.

My wishful thinking didn't really pull through, as I heard the words spill from the persons lips.

"So, how did you guys meet each other?"

We always got asked that question at panels, but people kept asking it. I don't blame them, the story is pretty interesting.

I tossed my black and red hair over my shoulder before glancing at the guys. "Ross, you were a pretty big part of it all. Do you want to tell them?" I offered.

The Aussie immediately shook his head. "You always tell it better, anyway."

I sighed softly and turned towards Dan, only to be met with a Jew-fro that was going insane. So, that's a no from Dan.

I sat back against the couch and elbowed Barry slightly. "Barry? Do you want to take it?" I asked.

He softly shook his head and I sighed again.

"I thought you were better than that Barry, I really did."

He mouthed 'Sorry' and I chuckled slightly, trying my best to remain serious.

Arin poked my cheek and I glared at him. "I know you don't want to answer it, Hanson. So, why did you poke me?" I sighed.

He shrugged his shoulders and pulled me in for a hug. "Because I love you!" He exclaimed.

Dan got up from his seat and walked over to where Arin and I were, joining the hug.

Barry shrugged and lunged at the three of us.

"I don't want to be left out!" I heard Ross whine before I felt more weight on me.

"I hate you all." I muttered, right as the crowd 'aww'd.

"If I wasn't Ross's best, and probably only, friend then I wouldn't have joined the Game Grumps." I groaned and pushed the guys off of me. They pouted and got comfortable in their seats again, Ross giving me one last small hug.

"Again, Ross is my best friend so I'll accept that." I said. "Now," I started, turning to face the crowd, "you guys probably want an answer to that question that you asked. Well, we've told this story a bunch of times, but those were all the abridged versions. Here, is the uncut version of how we all met. Enjoy!" I announced, pretending to be some sort of movie director before clearing my throat and beginning the tale.

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"College is gonna suck." I groaned, dragging my bag behind me.

"It's not gonna suck, Em." My friend, Suzy, tried to assure me. "You're going to meet new people, try new things and get a roommate. A roommate! How cool is that!? Plus, the dorms are coed."

"Great, there's a chance that my roommate will be a guy." I rolled my eyes.

"Emery Davidson!" She sighed.

"Suzy Berhow!" I mocked.

"You've got to get outside and meet new people. Otherwise, you'll end up old and alone, probably living with twenty cats."

I shuddered at the thought and glared slightly at Suzy. "I'll try and make friends, Suze. Only if it means I won't be wrinkled and talking to cats with the weirdest of names."

"You have to call me and tell me about your roommate once you meet them." She said.

I shooed her off with a sigh of 'sure, whatever' and went off to find my dorm room. It sucked that she and I were in different dorm buildings, but at least we would have one class together.