I'm Willing To Wait For You (A Hamilton College AU)

Chapter 3

Chapter 3: The One Where We Meet Washington

Alex's P.O.V

I groan as my alarm beeps to wake me up. Why do my classes start so early.

After contemplating whether or not to get up, I roll out of bed and start to get ready. I look over at John as he sleeps peacefully. He is so cute asleep. I quietly put on clothes, grab my bag, and slip out the door.

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My first two periods were ok. Just English and Science.

I walk in to my next class just as the bell rings. (IDK if they have bells in college sorry if I'm wrong)

I slip into my seat next to someone with a afro. He was wearing a velvet purple sweat shirt.

I lean over to him.

"Hi", I say in a whisper.

He looks me up and down and just nods.

Well that was rude. I look around and notice that all my new friends are in this class.

Suddenly the class gets silent. I look around to see what happened.

The professor walks in and immediately the intensity increases. He walks up to his pedestal and looks around the classroom with a stern face. Then his glare turns to a grin.

"Hello, my name is Professor Washington. Welcome to U.S History."

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Washington is actually pretty cool. He gives of a "I'm a nice guy but don't try me" kinda vibe.

"Here is your syllabus. I'm very excited for this up and coming school year. I want this class to be enjoyable, but there will be ground rules. Every one is to be tolerant of each other. I don't care if you disagree with them, this classroom will be a safe environment. On the other hand, I also don't care how much a person ticks you off  I will not tolerate violence of any sort. Am I understood?" he says as he looks around the classroom with raised eyebrows.

Every nodded or mumbled "yes sir".

"Good. Now for our first unit I want to get to know you."

He walks over to the board and starts writing something. When he finished he stepped back.

"What is something that influenced history, and why is it relevant today", he reads out loud.

"I want you to write an essay about the topic and give a presentation on it. I want to see what you feel is important. Please put your best foot forward. I'm interested to see the results. Class dismissed."

Everyone rushes out if class. My head is swirling. I have so many ideas. This assignment has to be perfect.

I'm so deep in my thoughts I didn't notice the person in front of me until I bumped into them.

I lost balance and we both tumbled to the ground.

"Oh God, I'm so sorry. Here let me help you", I say immediately helping her up.

"Nah don't worry it's my fault" she says pushing hair out her face. She looks embarrassed and when she lifts her head up I get a better look at her.

She has wavy hair and brown eyes. Her lipstick is a deep red, matching her knee length red dress. I remember he from U.S History.

"No, no please let me help you. I'll carry your books for you. It's the least I can do for knocking you over.", I insist.

"I don't know-", she started.