Pulling on my shirt, I tucked it into my jeans and looked myself over in my mirror. I looked decently cute, so I decided to go with it. A light red long sleeved shirt with dark blue jeans. Making my way over to the refrigerator, I opened it only to smack my self in the head. I had just moved in last night, of course I wouldn't have anything in there yet.
TMM: College Years II
By: Satashi
I opened the door to my apartment and shivered, wishing that I had thought to buy some sort of coat to wear or something. I then noticed the jacket hanging on the doorknob of my door. Thinking it over, I grabbed it and slid it on. The jacket was a little too large for me, but I still liked it. Big and warm, with a spicy scent to it. Besides, if I saw him today while I was around, I would be able to return it to him.
Locking the door behind me, I trotted down the steps and over to my dad's truck which I would have to drive home and change it out for my car. I had an older model car, but I liked it. It got me to point A to point B at least. I didn't really go out much anyway, just a few parties with my friends. But here at a new section of Tokyo, starting college, and looking for a job, I was bound to meet some people along the way.
On my way back to my parent's house, I mentally debated what all types of jobs I should apply for. All that I knew of off the top of my head at the grocery store near-by. I really didn't want to bag groceries to pay for my college living, so I was hoping that there would be other job openings around the place. Preferably close to campus so I wouldn't have to drive very far.
My parents gave me a quick hug and kiss while wishing me luck on finding a new job. It was a little odd, going back to the place where I had spent literally all of my life living at, only to not live there anymore. I knew I would probably be going home every weekend or so for a while at least.
Hopping out of my car, I closed the door behind me and took a few steps before realizing I didn't lock it. Sighing, I shrugged and kept on walking. It wasn't like anyone would try and go through it in the middle of the student parking lot or anything. Pocketing my keys, I jumped lightly up onto sidewalk and made my way over to the Union, which loomed in the distance.
I've heard everyone tell me that I should get used to walking everywhere I went, but I never realized just how much I would be doing. The simple task of getting a good parking spot seemed impossible already and classes haven't even started yet. Sighing, I shook my head and continued on my way.
The inside was large and crowded with older students gathering with their friends and summer students studying for their final exams of the semester. I noticed a few other people like me, with a confused and almost scared look on their faces as they looked around while holding their map. I took a small amount of comfort in this, knowing that I was at least not alone in the category of being a 'Newbie' on campus.
Looking around, I made my way over to a large sign that proudly stated "Need a Job!? Find Help here!" and picked up one of the small pamphlets. Rooting through it, I realized that it had several different places listed that were hiring and how many available they had, as well as their address and phone numbers. Grinning, I started to walk while looking through it.
I didn't realize that I wasn't really paying attention to where I was going until I ran into someone who was rounding a corner. Falling back, I shouted out and flailed out my arms to try and stabilize myself. It was no use, however, and I fell back.
Amazingly, I found myself swooped up and the next thing I knew I was in the arms of someone. "Are you okay?" A masculine voiced asked me. Looking up at him, I blushed and nodded slightly. "Ah, I know you." He said, making me realize who it was. "You're Momomiya-san aren't you?"
Nodding again, I replied. "Aoyama-kun wasn't it?"
"That's right." He shifted and let my feet reclaim the ground. "Sorry for running into you like that."
"Oh no, my fault really. I wasn't paying attention to where I was going." I laughed nervously and scratched the back of my head.
"What's that?" He nodded to my pamphlet and smiled. "Job hunting are you?"
"Eh? Oh, yeah. Yes, I am. I need to find one soon so I won't have to reply on my parents for long. You know of any places that are good enough to be recommended?"
He scratched his nose in thought a moment. "Well, there is a new Bar and Grill just off of campus. Not a ten minute walk from here or so. I don't think they are open yet, so they are probably hiring. Waitresses make a lot of money from tips. Especially cute ones."
Oh my god, is he flirting with me? I looked down a little and blushed. "Well then, I can count that one out."
"You're very cute." I blushed more as he went on. "Oh, am I keeping you from hunting?"
"Oh, it's okay! I just started." Looking up at him, I smiled. "I just got this."
"In that case, how about we meet up later? I'll show you a nice place to eat."
"Sure! Er, I mean, okay." He laughed lightly at my embarrassment. "What time should I meet you?"
"How about here at-" A ring tone called out, coming from his pocket. "Oh, hold on one second." Taking it out, he flipped down the phone and spoke into it. "This is Masaya... Oh, hi Mark. Tonight? I can't, I have plans... No..." He sighed out. "Are you sure it has to be tonight?... Yeah, dumb question, I'm sorry. Okay then. Around eight? I'll be there... Yeah... Yeah, you owe me man." He clicked his phone shut and scratched the back of his head. "I'll have to make this date for another time."
"Oh... Okay then."
"I'm not blowing you off, really." He looked a little embarrassed himself. "That was my best friend Mark. His little brother turned twenty-one today and Mark's taking him out to the new bar. They want me to drive them home."
"At least he's smart enough to call for that."
"Yeah, it makes up for everything else he's done." Masaya shook his head and sighed. "His senior year of high school, he and his friends dressed up like ninjas and poured laundry detergent in their school fountain reservoir at midnight and made it shoot bubbles for a week."
"...He did that?"
"He did."
"Wow."
"Yeah." He grinned. "So I'll just have to get in touch with you later then."
"Okay." I nodded up at him and smiled. "Um, do you... want my phone number?"
He seemed to think about it a moment before nodding. "Okay, sure." He handed me his cell phone. "Only if I can put mine in yours."
"Of course." I dug out mine from my pocket and handed it to him. Looking back to his, I flipped the piece down and went to his phone book, surprised as there were only three names in it. One was marked 'Home' so I was sure it was his Parent's house. Another was Mark and the final was Darren, someone I didn't know. Deciding it would be rude to ask why someone as nice as himself didn't have many friends in his phone, I went ahead and entered my name, adding a little heart next to it just to be cute. "Here you go." I handed it to him.
"And yours." I looked at mine and smiled at the name 'Masaya' on it. My second day and I had a boy's phone number in my phone! I was excited, but I tried to keep it down so I wouldn't be all giddy in front of him. "I got to run off now. Going to register for my classes."
"You can do that? I thought you had to wait another day?"
"When you've been here a year already, you get to do it a day early. Avoid most of the rush, but it still takes forever to do. But this way you get what you want before you can do it on-line. Plus, you can get your books right after you have your schedule. Good chance to get used books."
"Used books?"
He trotted off a bit before turning around and calling back to me. "Advice: Buy used books!" He then waved and ran off, leaving me alone.
"Hum..." I sniffed and looked at my phone, suddenly happy. "Miwa and Moe will be so shocked about this!"
A/N: So sorry for the long delay, but I've been really busy. Also I turned 21 yesterday (September 19th) so I didn't get a chance to write on the weekend at all ; . Anyway, I'll try my best to post every day or every other day ( with the usual 3,000 words per update) but I don't know if I can stick to that or not. Final Fantasy XI has invaded my soul once again and I don't have my MMORPG-ex pills to take anymore ;; So depending on how many people review a chapter I'll take more time out to write. It's only fair So until next time. And once again, sorry this is so short.