In the Dark

I was barely paying attention to the professor, I had my head in my arms just trying to listen but I couldn’t. I stayed up so late last night working on an assignment I could barely keep my eyes open and all I could think about right now was food.

“Okay that’s it for today make sure to complete the reading for next week” those words sounded like heaven, I quickly lifted my head and grabbed my stuff off the floor, on my way out I passed the same pair of guys who I always see for some reason. It was weird but at least one of the guys is always in one of my classes, It was annoying really.

I could hear them talking, “Well he’s in a rush.”

“He was asleep the whole time I’m surprised he heard the professor dismiss us at all”

“You know how he is, he’s just weird like that.”

I ignored them like usual, I couldn’t care less right now.

-

I texted Sam to let him know I was on my way before getting to my car.

C: Hey I’m on my way over have my food ready thanks

S: Ok and who do you think I am your personal chef why can’t you start bringing your own lunch

C: oh shut up ill be there in a bit so have it ready...plsss

I pull up to the club’s parking lot shortly after, when I walked in I saw Sam behind the bar cleaning glasses like always and my sandwich sitting perfectly on the table.

" Heyyy Christi, how were your classes so far? make any friends yet???” He said in an obnoxiously mocking tone as I slumped down.

“Heyyy Sammi get any customers lately???” I said back in the same obnoxiously mocking tone sitting down and setting my stuff on the floor.

“You know I only get any customers at night, and don’t call me Sammi you know I hate it.” he sounded a little annoyed, which I knew he was haha

“Well then don’t call me Christi, it’s just weird when you say it. Anyway, where’s Cassie? I thought she’d be yelling at you to get your shit together and start doing some real work by now.” I said as I start eating my sandwich.

“She’s out getting supplies right now... and how the hell is it weird when I say it and not when everyone else does?!...”

“It’s cause you’re you...” I said with my mouth stuffed.

“Hmm” he hummed ” Why are you asking for cassie all of a sudden?” he asked setting the glass down to pick up another.

“I need my shoes I left them at your place the other day”

“Why not ask me then?” He leaned his hands against the bar after finishing whipping the glasses.

“Cause I like her better duh” I grinned as I kept on eating my sandwich.

“Your the rudest person I know, you know that?” He scoffed and walked back to put the rag away.

“Yeah yeah, you love me.” He just rolled his eyes.

“Sure, so what do you need the shoes for all of a sudden?”

“For tonight.” I was kind of hoping that if I kept it casual and normal would make this go a lot smoother.

“I thought you said you weren’t going to come this Wednesday.” he gave me a warning look.

" I know I know but there was this guy here last week and one of the waitresses told me that he only shows on Wednesdays and sooo...” I said looking away, finishing the last bite of my sandwich.

“So you decided that you gonna walk into my club, on the night your big assignments due, just so you can see some guy?

“Yes?” I said as he gave me the most judgmental look ever

“Listen, I-”

Just as I was about to justify myself Cassie walks through the door holding a crate.

" No your not! your staying home and finishing that assignment.” She said in her usual mom voice as I look at her annoyed at the fact that she just had to walk in at this moment.

“You know the rule, we let you come here only 3 days during the week and that’s if you don’t have any assignments due” I look at Sam with pleading eyes asking for some backup.

“Sorry dude, I’m with Cassie on this one. Look I’m lenient with you but not with your school stuff ok” I roll my eyes annoyed at how damn responsible they are for me.

“Fine! damn, you don’t gotta gang up on me I get it. I won’t come tonight”

“Good, now get your things and go your break is almost over”

Oh shit! shes right

“Ok see you later, and thanks for the sandwich... Cassie” I see sams eyes glaring at me as I leave the cub, he’s the one who always makes my food heh

I arrive on campus on time and get to my next class...

I sat at one of the seats in the back as the professor walked in shortly after to begin class

“Welcome, Welcome, glad you could make it, I’m Mara Stevens your instructor. I know your other classes have already started so the assignment I’m gonna give you here in a bit won’t be that hard” Everyone knew her she was the most well-loved professor on campus cause the class was so easy.

“Okay so first we’re gonna change up the seating a little, and whoever you end up sitting next to will be your class partner for the rest of the semester...”

Ummm WHAT!!

“That means all your projects/ assignments will be done in partners...” she went on rambling about hard work and teamwork and all but...

I have to work with the same person all semester

I. Hate. My. Life.