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I can’t help the grin on my face, “okay, deal.”
“Well as established friends, I for one think we need to plan to hang out outside studying,” Kiran chimes in.
“Ya, what should we do?” Jay adds.
We all sit in silence while we think of ideas. Then it hits me. “How about a game night?”
They all nod their heads in agreement except Jeremy who looks like the idea of a game night is acid in his mouth.
“Sure, do you want to come over Saturday night?” Nic asks.
“Sounds good.” Looks like I’ll be going into the lion’s den.
After that we all settle into our studying. The next hour flies by with all of them. It’s just so comfortable being all together, like somehow I fit into their comfort built on years of friendship instead of disrupt it.
“Oh shoot, it’s almost six.” I scramble to gather my notes as I stand up.
“Do you have somewhere to be Aly?” Nic asks.
“Ya, Anna and I watch Big House together. It’s like a tradition, I can’t be late!”
“Big House like the tv show? I love that show!” Jay exclaims.
I giggle. “Ya, the tv show. That’s awesome, maybe you can join us sometime.”
He looks downright eager, almost like a dog.
“I think we would all jump at the chance to meet the famous Anna,” Kiran adds.
He’s clearly fishing for an invite too but they’ve also heard me talking a lot about Anna. It’s only fair my new friends meet her at some point. I just hope they like her. Or more importantly that she likes them.
“Sure you can all come sometime. Just not today, I wouldn’t want to spring guests on Anna.”
They all nod but look excited about these almost plans. Jeremy is of course ignoring the whole conversation. Nonchalantly choosing to focus on his drink.
I head out and make my way home to Anna. Once I get home I explain about the boys wanting to come for an episode.
“Of course! I want to meet these new friends of yours. They’re taking up a lot of your time for being apparently ‘friends.”
Her last statement is heavily sarcastic. She is however delighted by the thought of new people coming over.
We settle in for the night, snuggling on the couch and watching our show.
I feel content knowing the guys and Anna will meet.
* * *
I only have one class on Tuesdays but it’s one of those three hour, interactive classes.
It’s supposed to be a fun mix of working out and volunteering. It’s literally called feeding your soul. It’s a perfect elective so I saved it for senior year.
I pop in my headphones and turn on the top 50 for my walk to class. It’s the perfect fall weather, 60 degrees and crisp air.
The leaves are just starting to change from green to slight tints of color. I feel so connected to the earth right now. I take in a deep breath, feeling it fill my lunges.
I feel happy and content right up until I walk into the next class.
As I walk in I notice pairs standing awkwardly around the room making small talk. I don’t understand why until the professor comes up to me.
