I usually grab lunch at the Subway in the university. On weekdays, the tables are quite packed, so I usually end up asking someone sitting alone if they wouldn't mind sharing a table. Occasionally, I would strike up a conversation with the person at the table.
That's how I met him. I found him reading a textbook about Computer Networks. Now I was a grad student, but I had taken the Networks class at the uni a few years ago. He pored over the textbook, while scribbling down notes on a piece of paper.
"Cheat sheet?"
"Yes, I've got a test in a couple of hours."
"Which prof?"
"Arora."
"Ah, he's a nice man. I used to TA for him, back in the day. He loves questions based on Djikstra's, so watch out for that."
"You are a CS Major?"
"I am. But I'm a grad now, I take Business Analytics. I'm Terry, by the way."
"I'm Zai."
"Seems like you could use some help."
"I hate networks. I would skip it if I could."
"I get you. I wasn't fond of the subject, but I was good at it. I could help you, if you'd like."
"I would appreciate that."
We spent the next 30 minutes discussing the subject. By the time we were done, his cheat sheet looked pretty thorough.
"I could use your help on an assignment I have due."
"When is it?"
"It's due on Sunday."
"What are you doing on Saturday?"
"I'm free. You?"
"I am too. You could come over to my place. It's a 5 min walk from the campus."
"That sounds good."
We traded numbers and I gave him my address, after which he took off.
At this point, it seems like a good idea to explain why I was so eager to help a complete stranger.
Zai was...exquisite. His wavy golden blonde hair was unkempt, which gave him a sorta roguish heart throb look. But somehow, he seemed tender, almost feminine. He was thin, and around 5'9" or so. He had no hair on his skin, and was pale as snow. I guessed from his accent that he wasn't American. But he spoke English like he'd spoken it all is life. Probably a Swede? And I wanted him. But I wasn't sure if he was hoping for me to actually tutor him. I didn't even know if he was gay. And to be fair, neither did I know that about myself.
I waited patiently until Saturday. He said he'd show up around 2pm. I spent the entire morning stalking his pictures on Facebook, masturbating to see myself through. And then the bell rang, somewhere around 2:15.
"Hey."
"Hey. Come on in."
"Nice place. You live alone?"
"Yeah. Don't particularly like the idea of roommates."
"Me too. Unfortunately, I can't afford the luxury of living alone in undergrad."
"I understand. You want something to drink? I've got beer, water, soda."
"A beer, thanks."