New Semester

It's the new semester and I finally could take the class I been waiting for. It was a combination of my two favorite subjects, art, and history. I even made sure to come in extra early. Just my luck, too, the seat in the front row was not only by the professor but also by the window. This is just the best.

While I waited for class to start, I plugged my headphones in and listen to my favorite playlist of electric blues. I was deep into one of my favorite songs when the professor entered. That's when I noticed that the class was almost full. When did that happen? "Welcome to Art History 101. I'm your professor, Tien Shinhan. You may call me Tien. I will be passing out you—"

Suddenly a guy rushed into class. "Sorry, I'm late. I missed the bus." He sounded so out of breath, and Mr. Tien commented that it was his only free pass. After Mr. Tien passed around the class syllabus, he told us what we would be learning this semester. Even going about if we were able to access our online textbooks. For those who couldn't they could give him their emails, and he'll send them a soft copy.

The class was over and I waited for everyone to leave. Once alone, I asked Mr. Tien if there were any extra credit assignments. He was surprised by my request and stated he would email me the assignments, which were mostly research papers. With that, I said thank you and left the class.

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This morning I was woken up by someone pulling me out of my bed. When I looked, it was my annoying older brother. "Damn it! Pops won't be happy if you missed your classes. Get your ass up!" What is he talking about? I don't have classes today. It's only Monday. Monday… CRAP! I shot up and asked for the time. "7:00am." He started walking out of my room. "Our folks already left, and I ate your half of breakfast. Now hurry the fuck—" I just kicked him out of my room, and hurried to get dress. Where the hell is my bookbag!

I quickly rushed downstairs and Raditz tossed me my keys. Just my luck, I missed the bus and another one won't come for an hour. It was already too late to ask bro to lend me his bike, so I ran it to school. I really don't want to hear my old man screaming at me for missing my first class. Can't have another repeat like last year.

I just made it to class and the professor let me slide only for today. I'm even glad I packed the day before because I didn't even check to see if I had a notebook or pen before I stepped out. I was even grateful I packed extra energy bars. After class, I went to the lounge and brought an orange Gatorade. "Overslept again?" I looked to my left and there was my best bud since high school. I told him yeah. "Let me guess. Drills with your pops again."

"Na. Just my gramps came to visit." Krillin asked how was the old man. "You know, the usual. But dad thinks gramps needs to relax more." We chatted for a bit until the next class.

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The first week went by so quick and now it was time to relax. Well, that was the plan until my roommate started drinking, the beers she snuck in. all she wanted to do was talk the night away. I still can't believe my dad won't let me request a single. But he wanted me to make friends. But I have no time for that. I want to finish college. Maybe after I could make friends. Thankfully my roommate passed out and I could finish my assignments. Even though they weren't due for another week.

As I walked to history class, I saw that boy again. He just finished walking in. as I walked to my seat, I couldn't help take a quick glance at him. He's cute. Wait! What am I saying? I have to worry about my studies. Not some random boy. But the fact he was in the seat close to mine didn't help. During class, he was very outspoken, even when he didn't know the answers. Got to give him points for trying. When classed ended I was the first one to rush out.

I can't believe this. A cute boy was in my class. I went to the lounge and spotted him there. Maybe I should go somewhere else to spend lunch. I just ended up going to the library and listened to my music. That guy was something else. He sure had a cute smile. Oh, what does it matter anyway? I have classes to focus on, and assignments to deal with. With that said, I started walking to my other class. As I did, I spotted him again and he was talking with a short guy and a few girls. Chances are they were all friends. What do I care anyway?

For the next few weeks, I found out, through my roommate, about that cute boy. Even stuff about other students. Turns out his name was Goku. "And get this." Oh, Bulma wasn't done. "That's more of his tag on social media. Word is his real name is Kakarot, but everyone calls him Goku." She then went on to tell me how her current bo is a close friend of his. They even share class. "Like he's some kid from a military family and stuff. And know what else." I asked her what. "He's super straight lace it's not even funny. Probably because of his pops or something. I heard his old man is scary." She started laughing at that. "You smoke?" I told her no. "K. I'll be back in a bit." With that, she stepped out.

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Raditz and I just left the gym when I finally decided to ask him. "So, how do you know when you like someone?" He spits out the water, he was trying to drink and looked at me surprised.

"Has it finally happened?" I felt my face heating up. "What girl has caught the attention of the one who doesn't know how to have fun." I punched his arm and said never mind. "Oh, come on. But you don't really go out unless to eat or the gym." He patted me on the back. "So, who's this lucky girl? Is she cute?" I ended up telling him about the girl in my history class. Like how she's quiet. She has a pretty smile. And even the fact I feel nervous around her. "You poor puppy. I can't wait to tell mom about this."

"Hey!" I punched his side. "If you blab, I'll tell pops about you know who."

"Fine, party pooper. Besides we should hurry home. After all, you know who and I have a date night." I just shook my head. "You still got me covered?"

"You still owe me from last time." He then said if I asked the girl out, he'll pay me twice what he owed me, and I get to use his bike while he's away. "Deal."