C h a p t e r 3

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Celine
I spent the night at my house last night and it felt good, but the worst part about it was waking up with no food to eat. I stopped by McDonald's and got a sausage egg cheese sandwich with a orange juice.. I stopped eating at that place for awhile because of my mom. I was late, but still beat Sarah to class and the guy I gave my notes to.. was already in class. When I took my seat and settled down, he came over by me.
" Hey,thanks for the notes. I actually needed them because that test on Friday was going to kick my butt."
" You're welcome and I hope you ace the test." I said nervously and he just gave me a smirk and took his seat.

Sarah soon came in class and sat by me.
" Wassup girl."
" Hey, I have to show you something at your place. You have your laptop?"
" Yeah, it's at home."
" Okay good." I watched as Sarah took a notebook and pen out of her bag.
" Uh.."
" What?" She asked as she took notes.
" Oh nothing."
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" Test on Friday, so study." Mr.Banks said as me and Sarah walked out. I got into my car and watched as Sarah got into her's.

" Okay, so what you have to show me?" I asked when I walked in my place and put my bag on the counter.
" Where is your laptop?"
" In my bedroom, why?"
" I have to show you someone and something.." She said when she came back in the living room with my laptop.
" Okay.. This.. Is.. The Guy.. That I'm Talking With." She said while typing.
" Oh, he's cute. That's the guy from our class."
" Yeah, I know."
" Well.. have he acknowledge you?"
" No, not yet."
" So, how are you planning to get his attention?"
" Well.. by being me but with more passion in my work."
" Aw, don't change just yet." I laughed as I got yogurt smoothie out the fridge.
" You right, but I found this site where its for people like us and you can also find a roommate on here."
" Uh.. I don't know, sign me up." Sarah laughed at me and made a post saying " Looking for a roommate.. Must attend Savannah State."
" And you didn't have to make an account?"
" Nope,Ooo someone viewed it and they just messaged you."
" What it say?"
" Can you meet with me at Tiffany's Bistro at 5 p.m." Sarah read out.
" Uh.. ask when like what day?"
" They said today." Sarah said looking back at me.
" Oh my, what time is it?"
" 3:42 p.m."
" I need to be getting ready." I said as I went into my bathroom and started the bath water.
" Text back and say yes."
" I already accomplished that task, but I will leave you to your little meeting. Be safe."
" Okay." I semi yelled through the closet when I was looking for something.
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* Outfit in MM *

I arrived to Tiffany's Bistro and awaited for the person until the guy, from my class who asked for my notes, walked in. We both shared a look and he walked to me.
" Hey, what are you doing here?"
" I'm waiting on someone."
" I'm trying to meet up with someone, I need a roommate." He said and I couldn't believe my ears, if he become my roommate I don't know how I'm going to survive.
" You was the person to suggest we meet here?"
" Uh yeah, I guess. You the person to send out an post looking for an roommate?"
" Yeah." I chuckled.
" Oh well, I'm the guy." We started laughing and he sat down in front of me.
" You want anything?" He asked.
" A Mocha Frappé would be nice."
" Okay, I'm going to be right back." As soon as he left, I hurried and texted Sarah.

-You know the guy from our class, who asked for my notes?
Yeah, what about him? - Sarah 5:34 p.m.
- Girl.. he is the one who asked me to meet up with him for this roommate set up.

My phone buzzed knowing it was Sarah, but the second I was going to look at the text he came over with the drinks.
" Thank you."
" Anytime, so you have any questions for me?"
" Well.. not to offend anyone, but do you have any criminal records?"
" Of course not." I shook my head at his answer.
" Okay, have any kids?"
" Nope."
" What make you want to stay with someone else?"
" Well.. staying with my mom is not my best experience."
" Same over here, well.. now I have my own place." He laughed at me and whenever, he smiled it gave me butterflies because I never knew a guy smile can be so beautiful.
" Any questions for me?"
" You have a boyfriend?" He asked quickly.
" No." I laughed.
" Any kids?"
" Of course not."
" So, why do you want a roommate?"
" Well.. I know I will need some help with the bills and have company, so why not have both." I smiled as I responded. All through the little meeting, we kept talking and of course, I approved of him so he will be moving his stuff in tomorrow.

I finally got home, so I laid down on my bed then started watching tv. All of a sudden I heard someone knocking at my door, I opened it up to Sarah with the guy she was telling me about.
" Hey Sarah and Sarah friend, you guys can come in." I said still unsure why they are here.
" Um.. what bring you guys here?"
" Well, we was just walking around the campus-" I cut her off.
" I don't stay on campus."
" You get what I mean, but this is Nate, my friend I have told you about."
" Hello Nate." I nod my head at him.
" Hey Celine."
" Oh, you know my name?"
" Yeah Sarah have told me a lot about you." He said then I looked at Sarah as she had this big smile on her face.
" I'm sorry ladies let me take this call real quick." He said as he left out the front door.
" So, you like him?" She asked with a big smile plastered on her face.
" I barely even know him."
" You is no fun, okay so tell me about him.. how is he?"
" Well, his name is Christopher.. he have no kids, no criminal records-" Sarah cut me off.
" Omg get to the good stuff."
" Uh.. okay, he has a goofy personality, laid back and chill, humble but is open to have a conversation." I didn't notice I was blushing until Sarah told me.
" Girl.. you like him?"
" He is acceptable up to my standards, of living here."

" Hey Sarah baby, I have to go. It was nice meeting you Celine."
" You too Nate and see you later pooh text me when you get home." She gave me a hug then left out the house. I went to lay down, but noticed my phone kept buzzing and it was my father telling me to come down to the Police Station. When I arrived, I seen my mom with the same unbothered face and my dad sitting down shaking his legs letting me know he either is mad or nervous.
" Hey, what's going on?" I asked while looking at my mom and dad.
" Matt done got in some trouble."
" What he do?"
" Being a dumb ass drinking while driving."
" Language Martha." My dad said to my mom.
" No forget all of that Malcolm, your son doesn't know responsibility when he see it."
" Oh, so now he is just my son? What happened to you? Ever since, you moved on from me and got that little college job you seem to toot your nose up at the people who have been there for your stubborn ass. I'm usually the one to sit back and let you be you, but I can't take it no more."
" Good for you.. I'm so sorry that you are feeling that way, but this is not the time to play the blaming game. Don't forget why I'm here."
" Why are you here?" My father asked.
" Because I have to pay for his bail."
" Wow, you so concerned about a damn bail.. that you actually don't give a fuck if your son is in jail."
" Calm down Malcolm, he is going to get out." My mom said then my dad just walked away from her.

" Matt." I yelled as soon as I seen him walk from a sealed door.
" Celine wassup?"
" Look stay with me for tonight."
" What about dad?"
" Dad and Mom got into their little argument, so let him calm down and relax."
" You right."

When I got home, I went and got Nate some sheets then he went right to sleep on the couch. I soon did the same thing when I laid on my bed, lord knows I done had a long day.

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