Her Enemy

The sun rose, and it filled up Jazarahs room. She tossed and turned the whole night, waking up almost every hour just to stare at the ceiling before somewhat falling asleep and the process repeating itself.

Today was move-in day. Its her fresh start for college, and her new life.

“Shit.” She mumbled. She sat up, since she knew she wouldnt have been able to fall asleep again.

She looked at her phone. 5:30AM. ‘Holy shit, thats fucking early,’ she had thought to herself.

“Ugh.” Jazarah mumbled and she dramatically pulled her piles of blankets off of her slim body. She got up from her bed and fixed it. “Ill miss you,” She patted her pillow, even though she was talking to her whole bed.

And now the morning begins.

FAST FORWARD: 10 HOURS

Jazarah and her family had just finished packing everything and putting it in the car. The college was about 3 hours away. She knew she wouldn’t see anybody from her school there.

Or atleast she thought.

They all got into the car. The engine started, and the 3 hour ride began.

Jazarahs beats were on full volume, as she watched the trees move by. She yawner, and eventually was able to fall asleep about 30 minutes into the ride.

2 HOURS AND 30 MINUTES LATER

Jazarah didnt expecto to sleep for the whole car ride, but she did. She didnt at all mind it.

They pulled up to the college. She remembered when she went there a couple of months ago so they could have a tour. Jazarah made sure she had a good look at everyone. She needs to have a new life, considering after everything she went through during junior and senior year..

‘God, i cant even think about that.’ She reminded herself.

The car pulled up into a parking spot. The building was huge. It had 5 floors and multiple rooms. There were about 5 buildings like that for each student, and then the main buildings were somewhere else.

Jazarah heard her dad sigh. “Our babys growing up.” He turned his head to her mom. Her mom sniffled.

“Mom.. Are you crying?” Jazarah leaned forward from the back seat. Her mother nodded, and stayed silent.

“Mom, its okay. Ill be back for the holiday breaks.” Jazarah put her hand on her moms shoulder. “Seriously. Dont be sad.”

“Okay, hun. Ill try not to be.” She held Jazarahs hand and let it go after a couple of seconds.

“Alright. Lets get started, shall we?” Jazarahs dad said and cracked his fingers.

There were people helping people move their things in. Jazarah looked around and multiple people were going in and out of each building. This was going to be her life from now on, and she was fucking excited.

“Would you guys like any help?” A lady approached them, smiling.

Her dad nodded. “Yes, we would appreciate the help.”

“Alrighty. My name is sarah, and ill be helping you guys today.” She held her hand out.

“Todd.” Her dad shook her hand. Sarahs hand moved to Jazarahs mom.

“Claire.” She smiled. Sarah smiled in response and shook Claires hand.

“And you?” Sarahs hand moved to Jazarah.

“Jazarah.”

“Welcome, Jazarah.” Sarah smiled, and Jazarah smiled back.

“Thank you.” Their hands shook.

Sarahs hands clapped together and she took a deep breath. “Welp, lets start, shall we?” Everyone nodded in response.

They started to bring the items into the building. Jazarah and sarah were ahead Claire and todd.

“Whats the room number?” Sarah asked.

“403.”

“Ah, so many stairs to go up to.” Sarah joked, and jazarah chuckled.

“Yeah. Got lucky with this one.”

Sarah laughed at that. She turned her head towards Jazarah as they were heading up the stairs, Her parents shortly behind them.

“What are you studying here?” Sarah asked.

“I wanted to work with people with disabilities.” Jazarah responded.

“Thats a good heart.” Sarah smiled. Jazarah nodded.

They made it to the fourth floor. Jazarah heard her dad out of breath.

“Holy shit, thats a lot of fucking stairs.” He muttered. Jazarah chuckled.

They went to the third room.

“This is gonna be your new home for now.” Sarah said. Jazarah unlocked the door with her key and opened it.

The room had one bed. There was a good amount if space for one person, if anything, two people couldve been in each dorm. But, shes glad she doesnt have to be with anybody.

Her family and sarah headed inside and set the stuff down.

“We will bring all of the stuff up, and you start unpacking, Hm?” Sarah mentioned.

“Yeah. Sounds like a good idea.” Jazarah replied. Sarah nodded.

“Alright. Lets go.” She said to Todd and Claire. Todd sighed.

“I need to start hitting the gym.” He mumbled under his breath again.

Jazarah just stood there after they left. She did a quick tour around the small room.

A bed, A dresser, A mini fridge, A small couch beside her bed, A TV, and a window.

Honestly.. She couldnt have asked for anything better.

Jazarah began to unpack.

First; she made her bed. And then she started to put some of her clothes away that they had brought up.

They didnt bring much. It was basically all clothes, since everything else was provided for her.

After about 15 minutes, they were all done.

“Bye guys. I hope you enjoy your stay, Jazarah.” Sarah waved at them and then left.

Jazarahs dad stood there through the door way. “We need to list some rules here.”

“Dad-“

“Nope. I dont care if your at college or not, you have to be on your best behavior. The way you act reflects on us.”

Jazarah sat on her twin sized bet that seemed 30 feet from the ground. Her mom looked at her and put her arm around her shoulder.

“Dont be a whore, okay? We raised you better then that.” Her dad began. “Just focus on school. Dont be going to parties everyday, and dont do any drugs. If you do go to a party, make sure you dont leave your drink unattended, yeah?”

Jazarah nodded. “Yes, dad.”

“If you get a boyfriend before you come back home from break, im going to beat his ass.”

Jazarah and her mom chuckled. Jazarah knew he wouldnt do that, and he was always just saying it to show how far he would go for his daughter.

“Okay, dad.” She smiled.

“Anything to add, honey?” Todd asked Claire. Claire shook her head.

“Just have fun.” She hugged Jazarah, and jazarah hugged back.

“I will, mom.”

A few minutes later, both her dad and her mom left.

When the door opened, something caught Jazarahs eye. The door across from hers had their name on it, just like all the other dorms.

Kai.

Jazarah scoffed and turned her head.

“I hate that kid already.”