The day passed by quickly, and before I knew it, I had Jack’s number, dorm number, and him as my new friend. Turns out he also liked to make videos with special effects, and had even showed me a few he had made before. They were really creative, with all sorts of things popping and fonts everywhere. He could be a Youtuber for all I knew. He would be good at helping with projects and presentations, maybe I could be partners with him for some stuff.
Oh, did I mention I have him for every class? It is almost like good luck, you wouldn’t believe it. I am really happy, because Jack is really kind and as you probably figured out by now, SUPER hot and handsome. He looks fit too, does he work out? Sports perhaps?
I took out my jingling keys from my bag and opened my room and lied down flat on my back and fell asleep. I was exhausted, it was tiring being an adult.
When I woke up in the morning, I lay looking at the ceiling for a while when my phone buzzed. My arm lazily looked around for it and I finally got it. My face lit up; it was Jack! I actually kinda missed him, it felt lonely in this room by myself. I don’t know why I didn’t have roommates, and maybe I should switch rooms to get one. Anyways, back to Jack’s text.
'Hey Andrea, just seeing if this is the right number, hoping that it’s not a fake one to get rid of me, if its you reply back! :)'
I smiled. I would never give a cute boy a fake number…unless he was creepy or smelled weird or something. And in this case, Jack felt like the best thing that happened to me. So far. I texted back,
'Hey Jack, it’s me Andrea. Haha, don’t worry I wouldn’t give you a spam number. Why would I get rid of you? I only met you today :)'
Ok, I am really impatient. I waited for thirty seconds and then got frustrated about when he was gonna reply. Cmon, cmon…
Finally after 2 minutes, he replied back and I mentally high-fived myself.
'Ok, good, I’m not a weirdo. I’ll warn you though, I can be a bit cheeky, ‘arm’ yourself ;)'
I blushed. I wanna see that side...haha.
'Haha, can’t wait to see that side of you ;) ttyl :)'
Oh no, did I just tell him that I wanted to “see that side”? Shoot.
Ah...Jack’s gonna think I’m such a creeper, first I tried to talk to him all of a sudden, got his number and stuff, and now I told him about this?
'Ok, I’ll get prepared… :) bye love'
Omg, he called me love. Like in a text. I’m going all fangirly even though he’s not famous. But in England it's common to say love...One day, and this happens.
I put my phone down on my side table and then freshened up and ate my breakfast. Then, I spent most of my day watching T.V., studying, and here and there, walking around campus to get fresh air.
After a while in the evening, I got a bit hungry. I rummaged through my cabinets, but couldn’t find anything interesting to eat other than cereal, a few crackers, and apples. Wow, I really need better food or else my insides will fall apart. I went down to the canteen, but I wasn’t really in the mood for early porridge or hash.
So I went back to my room, grabbed my bag, fixed my hair and got a jacket, since it was getting foggier and cold out too. Then I stepped out.
I don’t have a car, and besides, it’s only been two weeks since I came to London. I wanted to get used to my surroundings, so I arrived a week early. My mom was almost a wreck, what with me leaving to UNI so early, and so far. I really miss my mom. I checked my phone for any replies to my call, but none yet. Oh wait, a text! I quickly checked it before finding a taxi.
'Hey sweetie, glad to hear from you, I really miss you, hope everything’s okay there. How was first week? Is the education ok? Have you made any friends? I hope so, get in touch with others Andrea, you will need it in UNI. But be wise with your choices, and don’t make the wrong friends.'
I thought about Jack. He seemed like a smart and trustworthy chap, not to mention massively charming.
'Last thing is, be wise with what you do. I have complete trust in you, considering you got into such a prestigious college. We are all uttermost proud of you, and you’ve brought a high level to all of us, I love you dear. Hope you’re ok. Love, Mom.'
I stared at the text for a while, and looked up to prevent little tears falling down. I sniffled a little and then turned off my phone and walked towards a curb for a taxi.
Once I called, almost immediately a black vintage-looking taxi arrived. It almost didn’t recognize it as a taxi, since the American ones are usually bright yellow and checked black.
I sat inside, a little shy and quiet, and the driver, probably in his late forties, asked me, “Where to, love?” I nervously took out my phone, which had the location of a nearby plaza.
“Um...to Baker’s Square please?” (made up place) The taxi driver nodded and acknowledged my accent.
“You American? Where ya from, new here?” I nodded. “I’ve arrived from California for UNI in Oxford.” I looked in the view mirror to see his eyes widen.
“Oxford, eh? Very smart, aren’t you, love? Takes a lot of wits to get into a university like that. You’ve also got the charm, haven’t you?” The man gave a wink and I smiled, blushing a little. “Thank you, yea it took me a lot to get here. Activities and studying pretty much took up my days, but it was all worth it.”
“I see, still getting used to the place?” I nodded, and then the car began to slow down a bit near what seemed like an enclosed centre.
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Double Trouble (A Jack and Finn Harries FanFiction)
FanfictionMoving for college can be hard. That's how Andrea Evers from Sunny Side California felt when she arrived in London to attend the prestigious University of Oxford. It was worth the studying, the new climate, and even the large load of work given, but...