The next day we found ourselves sitting on the ferry wondering whose idea it was to place a bunch of college students on an outdoor ferry in 40-degree weather with strong wind. Quinn, Rachel, Brittany and I had been inseparable all day and were currently huddling close to one another to stay warm.
"To the right you will see the London Eye, which all of you will have the chance to ride in a few months for free!" said the tour guide excitedly. It was nice of the school to hire a private company to give us a tour of the River Thames, but I wish the boat had at least an indoor area or maybe some heat.
"Look! The London Bridge!" Cried Rachel as she walked over a few feet to the edge of the boat with her Iphone safely holstered onto her Selfie Stick.
"Ugh Rachel, not too loud" shrieked Quinn.
"What's wrong Quinn? Too much Whiskey?" I replied allowing my voice to grow louder each word.
"San! Inside voices please" She answered causing me to snicker.
"I'm pretty sure we are outdoors" I smirked, "Plus, if I used your inside voice last night, I'm pretty sure it would sound something like this!" I replied practically yelling.
"Oh god, please tell me I didn't." She groaned.
"I didn't think she was that loud," replied Rachel causing Brittany and I to practically combust with laughter. My thoughts instantly went back to last night. We ended up at a nearby bar. There were maybe 10 occupants inside when we arrived and I'm pretty sure by the end of the night we had started a full-blown party. At first the occupants seemed a bit wary of us since most of the group was quite loud and for the most part wasted. At one point I heard Rachel's loud laugh and then her screaming "that's right we are New Yorkers in the house!" I'm pretty sure half of Kings Cross heard her scream when the song, "New York" from Alicia Keys came on. Interesting enough, that's when the party started. I found myself being pulled with Brittany and Quinn to the new makeshift dance floor.
"Okay everyone, we will be docking soon. Please remember that classes will begin on Monday. Do not forget your IDs as you will need them to get into the Uni. Also please remember to apply for your Student Oyster card as soon as possible. Once docked, you are free to explore London."
"Wait, are they stranding us here?" asked a baffled Quinn. "How rude!"
"Do any of you remember what tube station is close by?" Asked Brittany, opening her map app on her Iphone. Her eyebrows were scrunched and she was biting the inside of her cheek.
"Britt, put the map away!" Laughed Rachel, "Ladies! This is an awesome opportunity! We are in the center of London! Let's go explore. I am so ready to let loose and party!" Replied an excited Rachel.
"What was last night considered?" I asked. "How can such a tiny person hold so much liquor." Rachel glared at me, while Quinn and Britt snickered, "Oh, I said that out loud didn't I?" Rachel turned to the others.
"We are in another country! Let's live a little." Quinn nodded at her, while Britt put her phone away. She does have a good point. I came here to loosen up and find myself. How can I do this if I'm still acting like my parents will be driving by any moment and catch me having fun? I honestly wouldn't put it past them to find their way to London just to watch me. For a moment I caught myself looking over Rachel's shoulder to make sure they weren't here in some speedboat watching me. I could practically see my mom's famous expression of disapproval already. If it were up to my parents, I wouldn't be here.
I could feel all their eyes on me. Was I already getting the reputation I came here to get rid of? I may have left my family, but they haven't left me. "You're right." I finally said. "Let's do this!"
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Out of Bounds
Fanfikce(Completed) Santana is a college student, studying abroad with her best friend Quinn. She's never been on her own and has always had someone controlling her every move. When she meets Brittany, her point of view starts to change and everything she's...
