A new country, a new life and new friends.
"Hi," I stood up to introduce myself, "my name is Alice and I'm 19 years old." My turn was up and I took my seat, looking around I noticed there were only 4 males in my class. College life was definitely weird, but thankfully I wasn't the only dark skinned person in the class.
Like I said before my name is Alice, and I've just recently moved to another country from the Caribbean. I wouldn't say I fit in where I used to live, even though that's not my reason for leaving. I was never a specialist in the speaking of my own dialect, I never listened much to our music and even worse- I especially hated the food. As if things weren't bad enough my goal is to be a linguist- which is why I have to study abroad for 2 years.
"Hi, I'm Daniel," a tall, slender, pale looking fellow outstretched his hand to me. I pondered for a while before I shook his hands.
"My name's Alice," I sounded for the second time
"I know," he replied with a smile before asking me where I was from, "I can't pick up a Caribbean Accent on you," he smiled again before letting go of my hand.
"It's because I'm what you call an Oreo," I tried to sound calm as I explained to him what that meant. As I scanned the room I noticed almost everyone else was watching us. Class had finished but they we were talking as if they knew each other for ages. He introduced me to the other 3 males in the class- apparently 2 of them were a gay couple and the other he had just met. I found it utterly weird, knowing almost everyone in the class was from a different country, but even more puzzling that they were all well acquainted so fast.
I began to tell him about myself- my taste in alternative, rock and punk metal, my interests, mode of dress, what I did for fun and other hobbies. I wasn't the least bit surprised when his draw dropped after hearing all of this. It was bad enough that I was black but even more so Caribbean. I guess people think all Caribbean people listen to Soca, Reggae and Calypso, dress moderately (not chains, piercings) and don't watch anime. I don't know exactly what we're supposed to do, but all I know is that I never fit in there.
"I know this awesome restaurant on campus we can go to," He said leading my by the hand. I found it hilarious how he took control of me; I was even more surprised how many interracial couples were on campus. Back home everyone stuck to their own kind which was safe, but boring. I loved mixing and mingling- finding and experiencing other tastes and cultures.
"This is it," he let out a sigh of accomplishment. Looking up I noticed the sign said "Harvey's"
I couldn't help but laugh before asking him
"What kind of restaurant is it, may I ask?"
He looked at me puzzled, looked at the sign and smiled- showing me pearly white teeth before he said
"A fast food restaurant!"
I couldn't help but laugh and he just stood there watching me in stitches. We went in and he ordered an "Original Bacon Cheeseburger" and a "Poutine" for the both of us. He had said those 2, I just HAD TO try. We took a seat, and he sat there watching me gulp down the burger while eating the sticky looking fries out of the poutine.
"You weren't starving were you?" he asked a bit skeptical. Apparently he's never met a girl who eats before. But if he hadn't wanted me to eat, he wouldn't have bought me so much. Maybe he was testing me but I'm not anorexic.
"No, But I love food," I spoke through bites "I'll try anything at least once," I swallowed. When I looked up at him he was smiling.
"What?" I asked checking that nothing was on my face- as if I hadn't already soiled my first impression, by being a glutton.
"I'm just wondering where does it all go?" he said examining my body. He patted my stomach before he uttered "Is that a 6 pack?"
"Not yet," I slurped my drink
"Are you telling me that you work out?" he seemed shocked
"Yes, yes I do," I took the last bite out of my burger before clearing my empty things "but I do think I girl should have some love handles for 'you know what'."
He seemed even more shocked that I was talking about what he thought I was talking about.
"Girls talk about sex with guys?" it's as if I couldn't surprise him anymore
"Dude, I don't know which girls you talk to or date," I wiped my mouth "but I talk about everything."
He seemed to be taking all this in rather slowly, and I couldn't help but ad-lib what I thought he was thinking.
"So can I ask you a personal question?" he said as we got up to leave.
I'm now of the impression that he's going to walk me to my dorm considering not only do we both live on residence ,but apparently we're only 2 doors away. As we walked, I observed him- he wasn't that much taller than I; he was about 5ft9" with straight blonde hair, hazel eyes, long lashes, red pouty lips. He was thin but toned and I could see he had a tan from playing soccer outside in the sun. It was a big contrast for me- who was only 5ft5"; my hair jet black with blue streaks through my perm, my eyes were brown and my lips were a bit thin. I wouldn't call myself toned but I was fit. Not like body builder bulky- but I played tennis (not steroid scary like Serena Williams) hoping you get the point. I didn't wear much of my style- I was into black baggy pants with linking chains, air walk sneakers, plain white tees and sometimes a choker and cuffs.
I know what you're thinking- there's no way in hell I'm black, that's what he said.
"Are you into bondage?" he finally got out to say. He was shocked by his words but I sure wasn't
"Yes, Yes I do," I smiled at him and he turned red.
"Do you mind if we drop by Marc's dorm," He began "he has some books for me."
"No, not at all," I said sweetly "and Daniel, do you play chess?"
"Oh my God!" he practically screamed "you play chess too?"
"Well yes, I'm assuming you do too," he just simply nodded as we approached Marc's dorm room door.
"I suggest you brace yourself," Daniel said as he knocked on the door with specific and precise taps.
"What for...," I began as the door swung open to show staggered, rowdy Marc holding his dick with pre-cum oozing at the head.