Thread: On Opposite Worlds (Solace x Javorcek)

See more Are you sure you have everything, sweetheart? Mrs. Connolly was still fussing over her daughter as the last crate in the small dorm room was unpacked. Nessa, her parents, and her little brother and sister had gotten her half of the room already set up with the few possessions she absolutely could not live without. The other side was still bare and waiting for her roommate to get there. The roommate, which Nessa desperately hoped, would be her best friend from back home. Originally, she had been assigned to some other girl. But apparently the other co-ed had opted out of living in the dorms at the last minute and now Nessa had no idea who her roomie was going to be. But -hopefully- it was her best friend and neighbor... who was also her -girlfriend-. Well...secret girlfriend anyways. She wouldnt in a million years admit that to anyone. Nessa was fairly certain that her very Irish, very conservative, very Catholic, mother would have a heart attack and disown her if she found out that Nessa was doing unholy things with another girl. Mom Im fiiiinnneeeee. Really, promise. Nessa gave both her parents a reassuring smile. Her mother had been overbearing, as usual, but her father was strangely silent Maybe hes just worried? Nessa wondered to herself. Even her siblings were being uncharacteristically silentshe knew it was because she was the oldest, the leader. And now without her, theyd have no one to think up things to get them all into trouble. You guys can go, Ill be okay. She said as she looked around the room. The bed was made, her computer was set up, her clothes were folded and put awaythere was nothing left to do but leave. So she tried to sound more confident than she actually felt. Nessa had never been away from home before, not like this. School is just 4 hours away from home.its okay It was just long enough to feel independent, but close enough that its just a little drive if she ever got really homesick. Everything was alright. And it wasn't like she'd really be alone. Eventually her roomie would get here and she'd have some company. Dont forget to call, if you need anything. Her father wrapped her up into a great big bear hug and kissed her forehead. He looked down at his daughter, studying her for a moment before finally adding. Andno boys in your room. He smiled, unable to resist imparting at least one rule before he left and let her make the transition to adult hood. And take a self defense class these frat boysI dont trust them. Things are a lot different from back in my day And maybe add some advice while he was here... Daaaaaddddcome on, seriously? Ill be careful. No one is going to take advantage of me. While it was true the redhead didnt look particularly muscular, she was still toned from playing sports since elementary school and wrestling with her siblings. Dont worry, Ill break their noses just like I broke Mikeys that one time. Nessa grinned. Okayso that one time she broke her little brothers nose had been an accident, but she was sure she could do it again on purpose to some meathead that thought he was going to take the little redhead for a ride. Half an hour of goodbyes, are you sure you dont want us to stays later, and tears from her mother, Nessa was fiinnaaalllyyy free! Her parents and siblings were out the door and she was all alone in her dorm room! Her stomach rumbled and she groaned, her new sense of freedom being diminished by hunger. It was almost noonher parents had woken her up at 5 in the morning so that they could come up here and get her settled early so that they wouldnt have to drive home in the dark. And now she was sttaarrvvviiinnnggg. So she whipped out her phone, hopping up onto the bed so that she could send a text to her best friend. Where arreeeee you? Im huunnnggrrryyyy! Hurry up and get your butt up here so we can have lunch! Im in room 3094 in Knowles Hall