Roxanne Major doesn't have any friends at Spenser which she is fine with that. She never needed them. She was walking down the hall alone when everything changed. He walked slowly starring at the new book she was reading. She was used to walking like this, people were used to seeing her this way. But someone wasn't paying attention.
She suddenly collided with something. Roxanne fell back dropping her book and landing hard on her behind. "Ow." She muttered to herself. She stood up brushing herself off.
"Are you okay?" the unfamiliar voice asked looking at her carefully. "I didn't notice you walking." He said a small smile playing on his lips.
"Its okay." Roxanne said looking at the floor. "I wasn't paying attention." She shrugged. She placed the book into her bag. "I'm sorry, again." She said and turned to walk.
"I'm Chase by the way. Chase Collins." He said holding out his hand.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Roxanne Major." She said shaking his hand. She felt some sort of spark fly from his hand into hers causing an unfamiliar sick feeling in her stomach. "I'll see you around." She said.
"Actually, I'm kinda new here." Chase said stopping her from walking yet again. "I don't really know where anything is or how to get there." He said sounding confused. "I just transferred in." He explained.
"Oh well...um..." Roxanne was unsure of what to do. She never had any one approach her for help before. "Well what do you need?" She asked.
"I was looking for my room actually, its 311." He stated.
"Oh, sure I'll show you." She said shrugging. "Come on." She said.
They walked in silence for a few minutes. "These are the boys dorms." Roxanne explained as they walked. "The girls dorms are on a different floor. I'm in room 423." She said. "Not that its important or anything." She added quickly. "Okay, here you are." She stated pointing at the door. "Looks like you're alone." She stated.
"Thanks for helping." Chase said smiling at her. "I guess I'll just see you around." He said walking into the room.
"Yeah bye." Roxanne said turning and walking back to her room.
She walked in and her roommate was already there. Kira Snider. They were roommates by default. Kira had no girl friends and Roxanne had none so they had been together for the last three years. Kira looked at Roxanne, as she walked in, rolling her eyes. "Where were you?" She asked.
"I went for a walk." Roxanne said. Roxanne had tried her best to get a room alone but her mother refused to pay the extra money for it. "Why does it matter?" She asked.
"No reason. I just thought maybe you made friends for once." Kira said sarcastically.
"Don't worry I'm still a complete loner." Roxanne said taking out her book and picking up where she left off.
Around 8 Roxanne was focusing on making a list of things for their room and Kira was focusing on getting ready for the party at the Dells. There was a knock at their door. Kira looked at the clock. "I can't believe Aaron is on time for once." She said smiling to herself. She walked to the door and opened it. "Um...who are you?" Roxanne heard her ask rudely.
"I'm looking for Roxanne." Roxanne heard a familiar voice. Roxanne got off her bed and walked over to the door. Chase Collins was standing there. "Hey." He said smiling at her.
"Is something wrong?" Roxanne asked pushing Kira lightly away from the door. Kira huffed but went back to getting ready.
"No I just heard about some party and was wondering if you were going...cause if you were we could go together." He said. "If you wanted to." He added.
"Thanks but I actually am-"
"Going, she was just about to leave." Kira said pushing Roxanne out the door. "Have fun." Kira closed the door locking it and Roxanne didn't have a key.
"Shall we go?" Roxanne asked looking at Chase and feeling sick.
Chase and Roxanne walked around in silence. They both had drinks but neither had anything to say. Roxanne watched as the Sons of Ipswich made their way into the party. Chase was watching them closely. "Caleb Danvers, Pogue Parry, Reid Garwin and Tyler Simms." Roxanne said watching Chase. "They're really popular."
"Yeah it looks like it." Chase said shrugging. "Are you friends with them?" He asked.
"Actually much to your surprise I'm not friends with them." Roxanne said smiling. "The only 'friend' I have is Kira and I would rather stab myself then be her real friend." Roxanne stated.
"Thats harsh." Chase stated looking at her now smirking. "Who is that?" He asked looking at the guy with brown hair. They walked over closer.
"Thats Aaron Abbot." Roxanne explained. They were close enough to hear their conversations now.
"Why don't you give it a rest, Kira?" Caleb said talking to Kira who was being rude to an unknown blonde girl.
"Why don't you give it a rest," Aaron snapped, stepping in front of Caleb.
"I don't want any trouble, Aaron." Caleb said sighing.
"I'm sure you don't," Aaron smirked.
"You posers make me wanna puke," one of Aaron's friends's added. Roxanne knew nothing good was going to come of this. She just wanted to walk away and go back to her room.
"Is that right?" Reid asked smirking.
"I think you owe Kira an apology." Aaron interrupted.
"Actually I think Kira owes Sarah the apology." Caleb said, pointing to Kira and then Sarah, the blonde girl. Aaron looked at Kira and then turned and pushed Caleb. Before Caleb could react, Chase jumped in stopping the two guys. Great, Roxanne thought. Now living with Kira was going to be worse than ever.
"You were being kinda bitchy," Chase stated shrugging. Roxanne placed a hand over her mouth to stop a laugh from escaping.
Suddenly the guy behind Aaron threw up all over his back. Everyone laughed while Caleb looked not so happy about it. It went quiet as the DJ announced. "Hey, guys! Dylan just called and said he saw three cop cars headed this way on Old Dell Road." Everyone panicked and took off running in a hurry. Chase followed the new group. Roxanne didn't want to run off alone but she also didn't want to be around them either. She just decided to slip away alone.
Chase looked around realizing he lost Roxanne. He turned and just decided to take a ride with Kate and Sarah. Besides he needed to get close to them if he was going to do everything like he planned on it.
Once he was back in the dorm buildings and made sure Sarah and Kate were in their room he decided to stop by Roxanne's. He walked to the 4th floor and saw Roxanne standing outside her door banging on the door. He walked over faster. "Is something wrong?" He asked concern in his voice.
Roxanne took a deep breath facing him. "Yeah my roommate, Kira, won't let me in." She stated.
"Why?" Chase asked confused.
"Cause you called her bitchy." Roxanne said starring at him. "Kira open the door, this isn't funny." She said knocking. "Where am I going to sleep?" She asked to no in particular.
"I'm sorry." Chase said. "But she was being rude." Chase added trying to be reasonable.
"You know what Chase if you want to say or do whatever to impress the Sons of Ipswich that's fine with me but I have to live here still." Roxanne yelled annoyed. "I can't just say whatever I feel like when some one is being rude." She stated.
Chase looked at her unsure of what to say. He really had nothing to say to her. Chase wanted to open the door for her but he knew that would expose himself. "I'm sorry. Do you want to stay in my room until Kira stops being mad?" Chase asked trying to help.
Roxanne looked at him unsure. She crossed her arms narrowing her eyes. "Fine but only for a little." Roxanne stated. Chase nodded.
They walked back to Chases room. Roxanne looked around. He had all his stuff unpacked already and she was impressed. Roxanne sat on the bed and she suddenly felt all her energy drained almost instantly. She laid back and decided to close her eyes for only a second.
