So Happy Together

I'll be there

You were about 10 when your parents first thought of sending you to boarding school. You were 12 when they actually went through with sending you to one. You were 14 when you decided there was no point going home for holidays and breaks. Now here you sit in your dorm, freshly 17 and more than happy with the fact that you haven't seen your parents in about 3 years. Sure they called, and came down for a school related event, but you never really saw them. They were so caught up with their careers, that even when you were in the same room, they didn't bother interacting with you. Sometimes you feel they only had you to keep up appearances and appeal to the family friendly image so many people look to have.

" Are you sure you don't just want to come home with me?" your dorm mate asked. Elaine and you had been bunking together since you first arrived at the school. She, unlike you, chose to go to boarding school for her future. She had parents that adored her and had her best interest in mind.

" Im positive, I don't want to inconvenience you and your parents."

" C'mon my parents love having you around, besides my mom doesn't like the thought of you spending the holidays by yourself."

You grabbed one of her suit cases and started helping, " I love your parents too, but i've spent the holidays alone for about as long as i can remember. I think I can spend another one alone and be fine."

Elaine stopped packing and looked at you. She wrapped her arms around you and sighed.

" You stubborn bitch" you both burst into laughter as you hugged her back and fell back on her bed. You separated from each other and stared at the ceiling.

" Hey, " you say while turning your head towards her " i'll be fine here. Seriously. I love that you worry about me though."

There's a knock at the door. You quickly jump up to answer it, and on the other side is standing one of her 2 brothers.He hugs you and turns to his sister.

" Hey, El, you ask her about the thing?"

Elaine had already been back to packing when she looked back at him." yes, and she refuses to come with us."

"Chris I'll be fine here, I always am." you reassure him as you step back to continue packing.

He shrugged his shoulders and walked over to help packing. You guys spend an hour packing up the rest of her side of the room. After you had finished up, you each grabbed some bags and walked outside to his car. He quickly shoved all the bags in the trunk of his car, and went to sit in the driver's seat to give you and your best friend some time to say your goodbyes.

" if you need me you know how to get to my house, right?"

" or I can just call you." you say in a sarcastic tone.

She smiles, and hugs you. " I mean you could but if you came over you could get free food and a chance to be around your super awesome best friend."

" oh I didn't know Rey was living with you guys." She playfully punched your shoulder.

" You know what I meant," she hugged you and sighed " its only 2 weeks, but god im gonna miss that stupid sense of humor"

She let go and started walking toward the passenger seat.

"Well if you need me you know where I live." you called to her. She gave you the finger as she sat in the car. Her brother started the car and they drove off.

You waited in that parking lot until you saw them exit the school. You stared off for a second before heading back to your dorm. You took the time to take in your surroundings. The usually chaotic school had been calm and empty. You take in every moment thinking about how horribly busy it would be when the rest of the student body returned, along with some newbys whose parents had waited until after the holidays to send their kids off into the jungle that is this school.

You looked up to see the sun was close to setting and quickened your pace so you didn't have to be walking in the dark by yourself.

As soon as you reach your dorm you lock the door and dramatically throw yourself down on your bed. You always hated the day she left, it was so quiet and empty without her bubbly presence. You pull out your phone and send her a text. As you press send there's another knock at the door. You slowly get up and walk towards the door, as you call out asking who it is.

"Its Luke," you hear before you open the door.

"Mr. Skywalker, how can I help you?" you ask as you motion for him to come in. "If it's about the welcome back luncheon you'll have to contact my father about it, he's choosing a different caterer this year so i have no clue what the menu will be." you inform him

"Y/N how many times must I tell you, call me Luke. your father and I have been friends long enough you're practically family," he scolds " Anyways i'm not here for that. I'm here to ask you a favor actually."

You stare at the man in front of you. Luke Skywalker. You looked up to him. He was an amazing teacher, and man in general. When you think about it he was right. You are practically family. He was friends with your grandfather, Obi wan, and watched you and your father grow up. When he opened the school your father was a part of their first freshman class. And when you were old enough your father shipped you off here where you saw even more of the man.

"Im sorry Luke." you say awkwardly.

"There's nothing to apologize for," he says with a smile "anyways, my sister has finally taken my advice and has made the decision to send my nephew here even though it's his last year in school. He refuses to go on vacation with her and my brother in law for the holidays, so he will be arriving tomorrow.

"That's good to hear, and sorry for my misunderstanding, but where do i fit into this?"

"Well," he sighs, "Usually we have class presidents do the welcome tours with new students, but Rey has left us for holiday break already. I was wondering if you would mind giving him a tour of the school since you are staying."

"Why not just wait to do the tour when everyone comes back?"

"Well I will admit he is a handful, and I feel you may be able to handle his very strong personality"

" Alright I can do that. That doesn't seem too hard."

"Thank you so much Y/N, i'm glad you're willing to help, who knows maybe you two can be friends." He says as he heads towards the door.

"Let's meet at 1? In my office?" he asks as if you have anything else to do.

"Ill be there Luke." you say giving him a smile and an awkward thumbs up. He smiles and walks out closing the door behind him. You stay standing for a second. He mentioned being friends with him. You doubt that. You don't have many friends and with his uncle owning the school he's bound to get swept up by Rey and her friend group. Besides not many people bother to be your friend. Nobody but Elaine.