Everybody Knows [Niam]

"Sloppy Plans...Severe Repruccusions"

Everybody Knows

Chapter 4

“Sloppy Plans…Severe Repruccusions”

I was walking down the dimly lit halls of the boys’ dorm room. As I passed the closed doors I could hear all types of music, television shows, and loud conversations flood the corridor. I lifelessly searched for my assigned dorm room, thinking back on today’s happenings…

After I finished talking to Mr. William he sent me back to secretary’s desk to receive my Student Card and to arrange my classes for the current semester. I choose a schedule that was simple and gave me room to breathe. Y’know, give me some free time. I know I probably shouldn’t had done that considering I’m supposed to keep up the whole façade of being an “E.A.S” student, but considering that I might not be around long, I decided I should enjoy myself while I could.

Once the secretary was finished giving me the stink eye, she informed me of just how much money my weekly allowance was…and my jaw dropped. I got nearly $200 a week! I know people that have jobs and don’t nearly make that much a week! I tried to hide my shock from the secretary. I didn’t drool or start to dance around like a fool like I wanted to. Instead I just wore a huge smile out of the building.

I didn’t have anything else I needed to do, so I decided to go into the city and explore a bit. I was still carrying my luggage, but I didn’t care by then, I had been carrying them around enough to get used to them. When I had reached the middle of the mountain and the city itself I was amazed by my surroundings. This city was huge! I mean, like four Initiums could fit in Akujamora! My impulses took over and I ended up asking Lou to go online and search for the best places to eat. This led me to visiting and eating at a bunch of bakeries, bistros, and this one creamery that served the best sea-salt caramel ice cream that I would probably ever taste. After eating my fill and more, I went to a few electronic shops searching for some cool toys to occupy my time while I was in Akujamora. I found some awesome designer headphones and bought them along with the latest potable game system and a copy of this very popular soccer game I could already see myself dumping a bunch of time into. By the time I was done exploring it was near nightfall and I had did a number on my weekly allowance. So I decided to head back up the mountain and finally go to my dorm.

I snapped out of my reminiscing as I came across my room number, 707. I noticed there was a small note on the door and there was scribbling on it. I brought my face closer to the small sheet of paper and squinted to read it:

Hey roomie,

            I was told I was getting a new roommate earlier to my surprise… and just when I was starting to enjoy the privacy. :/ Anyway, I tried to stay in the room all day so I could properly greet you, but yeah, its getting late and I got plans, so I’ll probably end up meeting you tomorrow evening. But until then allow me to say, welcome to my pad! (Well, I guess its our pad now). Make yourself at your home.

                                                                                                -L

p.s Don’t touch any of my shit or you’re good as dead. J

p.p.s If you hear a knock on the door at midnight, don’t answer it. Trust me.

I reread the message just to make sure I understood correctly. Well, the note itself was a nice gesture in itself. I had to wonder if he was serious or just joking around about touching his stuff. I decided even though there was a smiley face at the end of the statement I should proceed with caution. I didn’t even know what to make about that last part.