hej
The first lunch break at a new school begs the question of where to sit. The cafeteria is already packed with students as you enter, so you take some time to look around for the best spot.
At a big table in the middle sits a large group of people with football bomber jackets and trendy haircuts.
They seem to be garnering a lot of interest from the surrounding tables, but at the center of it all sits a petite blonde girl, playfully teasing a strand of hair as she talks to the people around her. They all appear captivated by her sweet looks and bubbly demeanor.
Close by is a table with a smaller group of people, most of whom seem preoccupied with their own thing. A tall handsome guy with thick curly hair towers above them all.
He is intently looking down at a book on the table next to his plate of food, absent-mindedly pushing his dark-rimmed glasses back in place every so often as they slip down his nose.
At the very edge, you spot a big sofa standing on its own. No more people than could be counted on a single hand are sitting haphazardly on it, and everyone else is keeping their distance.
On one of the armrests sits a girl with spiky hair dyed blood red, her big boots carelessly thrown up on the cushion. She's wearing a pair of earbuds and seems utterly uninterested in what's going on around her.
hej
With a snack from the cafeteria in hand, you approach the smaller group. After a few long seconds of silently trying to gain consent to sit, the tall guy finally looks up from his book and apologetically invites you to sit down across from him, slightly embarrassed.
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I apologize for not seeing you, this book has me awfully distracted. It marks the conclusion to this series I've been following, just released this week...
He offers you a look at the cover, somewhat hesitant as if doubtful you will recognize it, but too polite not to. It depicts a spaceship in a grand desert landscape. A wormlike creature with sharp teeth towers above it, making it look unproportionally small.
Jordan
Oh, and I'm Jordan, by the way. If you ever need help with studying, I'm your guy.
Later that same day...
Realizing you might have more in common than first assumed, Jordan approaches you after lectures. It appears he feels a sense of responsibility for taking care of you and ensuring that you adjust well to university life.
Jordan
Can I offer you this chocolate bar? You know, so you'll forgive me for being distracted earlier.
Grateful, you accept the gesture and contemplate if you should ask him to walk to the bus stop with you.
Close by the entrance, you spot the petite blonde girl surrounded by people, giggling and conversing. She doesn't seem to be in any hurry to get home.
In contrast, the girl with the spiky red hair is already making her way towards the gates, earbuds still blasting music as she passes by you without paying you any mind.
