Breaking Down His Walls

YMCA

" literature allows creation, you create characters, places, feelings... It allows you to see things differently and makes others understand things differently. Literature creates an escape, the swirls of black ink holding the power to pull you into another dimension, where you experience different emotions and you become a part of a character, or a character becomes a part of you. "

I listened intently as the professor spoke passionately about literature, his voice booming through the silent auditorium, capturing the interest of every learner.

" this is why I have decided to give all of you this assignment" he says, holding up a pile of pages.

" you will each write about someone or something that intrigues you, something challenging, something that makes you feel. You will have until the end of the year to write this, it will count for 60℅ of your year mark.
Its an important assignment and some of you might get your work published if it is really good, so please, take this seriously and do your absolute best."

The bell rang and the class filed out of the auditorium, collecting the assignment at his desk.

I got my assignment and started walking towards the bus stop.

After 15 minutes of listening to an old lady speak about today's
" disgraceful" youth, I finally arrived at my stop.
I quickly walked up to the cosy building where I shared an apartment with my best friend Levi, he was 20 and studied at NYU too, I wouldn't be able to survive living in New York without him, he's a great support system and he challenges me, which is good at times.

I was greeted by an over excited Levi, who was violently doing the YMCA in the middle of our lounge.

" uhhh what are you doing " I chuckled as he jumped over the couch and nearly face planted the floor.

" GUESS WHAT BIATCH !" He shouted a few inches away from my face, bursting my ear drums in the process.

" woah calm down boy" I said calmly patting his head, " why are you so excited?"

" my brother invited us to this super cool party, the host is apparently one of Phoebe June's closest friends !!!"

He squealed, literally squealed like a little girl.

" don't wet your undies Lee boy, who is this chick and why has she got you squealing like a little school girl " I asked as I made my way to my room, with Levi following behind me.

" she is one of the best photographers in New York, and she's also super hot." He moaned.

I rolled my eyes at his behaviour, typical... Guys are sex crazed creatures and my best friend is unfortunately one of those, you know the charming, dreamy, irresistible guy who never settles down, always bringing home girls.
He is an amazing person, and he fortunately treats girls well, but he honestly needs to slow down.

" dude, when are you going to stop hoe-ing around"
I said while taking off my skinny jeans, it was so tight and I needed to get out of them before my legs eventually stopped functioning.

" I'm just keeping my options open...why? You jealous, do you want me all to yourself" he spoke teasingly.

I turned around and pulled on a pair of yoga pants, " oh please, I prefer staying STD free, thank you very much"

He scowled at me and flung a pillow, hitting me in the face.

I began laughing as I pulled my shirt off.

" excuse you but I am clean, I don't have any STDs " he argued making me laugh louder.

I walked to my dressing table, rummaging through it for a tank top.

I felt his presence behind me and turned around with my top in hand.

" what are you doing " I raised an eyebrow at him as he circled his arms around my waste.

" shhhh, I want to cuddle with my besty" he said and guided me towards my bed, I rolled my eyes and pulled on my shirt before getting comfortable under my covers.

" so, when is this party ?" I asked as Levi skimmed through Netflix.

" this Friday, it starts at 7" he pipped.

" okay, I'll go with you... But promise me you won't leave me stranded, you know I hate parties "

He grinned and pulled me closer to his side " I promise babe "

We sat in silence for a while and watched Batman vs Superman.

I began to slowly drift off into a world of peaceful darkness and soon fell asleep.