Here's chapter two. Hope you like!

Chapter 2

"So, what's your denomination?" Trevor looked at Kimi as they walked toward his apartment.

"I don't really have a denomination. I'll go to pretty much any church, except Catholic." Realizing it was not safe to assume he was not Catholic, she raised her palms and said, "No offense intended."

"Oh no, it's fine. I'm not really into all Catholics believe anyway." He looked thoughtful for a moment, then added, "I guess I really don't have a denomination, either. I was raised Methodist, but I'll take all I can get." He smiled at her.

"Yeah, any church I can learn from and grow in is a church for me." She made sure to catch his eye before looking away. Trevor stuck his hands in his pockets and smiled to himself.

"How many people do you think will be over at your place?" Kimi wanted to know what she was getting into, at least people wise.

"Oh, anywhere between ten and fifteen. Our group, the Freedom Folk, actually has close to 40 people, but not everyone can always come to the unofficial small groups. You'll like them, because they're all great people."

"I hope you're right. I plan to base most of my friends in a Christian group, and Freedom Folk sounded the most interesting when I looked through all of the groups on campus at orientation. I am actually surprised you're in it." Kimi smiled shyly.

"Our God is mysterious, that's for sure." Trevor pointed to a house on the right. "There's our apartment, or I guess you could say house. It's the one with green siding." Kimi caught the one he was referring to automatically, probably because it was the only green house on the street.

"It looks big." She turned to him. "Is it really that big inside?"

Trevor shook his head. "No, it never seems big when I am in there. Sometimes the guys and I wonder if we couldn't use just a little more space." Kimi giggled.

"Yeah, you boys have too many toys. Now us girls, we fill up our rooms with important, nice smelling things." Laughing, Trevor shook his head again.

"If you say so." By now, they had reached the entrance to the house. "Well, here we are. Would you like to go first?" He opened the side door and gestured to it.

Kimi looked unsure. "Maybe you should go first. Besides, they'll be expecting you."

"With your consent." Trevor stepped through the door, took off his shoes on the landing, made sure Kimi did the same, then walked up the stairs. A chorus of welcomes greeted him. When Kimi came into what seemed to be the dining room, someone asked, "And who is this pretty little lady?"

"This is Kimi, and we're in algebra class together." Immediately, Kimi was introduced to a host of Trevor's friends, most of whom she would not remember their names for a while. She was invited to join a game of dominoes, because they were just starting up. Kimi liked all sorts of dominoes and decided to accept the invitation. Trevor had a few more friends to greet but convinced James, or Jamie, to hold starting the game until he could get back. Meanwhile, Kimi tried to learn the names of the three other people at the table. Danielle was from York, PA, Robert was from Lancaster, and Emily was studying her whole college career in the states, but she was originally from Bristol, England. Talk among the five young people consisted of introductions, and a small game of telling their favorite things one person and item at a time.

Finally, Trevor returned, and play began. They only managed to play seven rounds, three of which Kimi won, before more people came and the little group broke for snacks. Kimi followed Trevor around until he decided to introduce her to the other history major in the group. Ariel was a junior, and a petite brunette with hazel eyes.

"You're a freshman, huh? I remember being there. Do you know what you want to get into once you graduate?"

"I'd like to be a historian's aide first to see if I can take it, then maybe go back for my doctorate some day. I'm entirely sure I want to major in history, just not positively sure what kind of historian I want to be."

"I think it's normal to be unsure of everything your first semester. Do you know what you're going to concentrate in?"

Kimi had to think for a second. "I came here with the idea to concentrate in Asian studies, but no one has actually asked me if what I want to do such a thing, and I've never actually thought about it. I guess I'm used to everyone being Asian and expecting me to concentrate on that area. Although, I don't really know what I'd do otherwise," she shrugged. Ariel smiled and nodded.

"You have a long time to figure out what you're going to do. I actually didn't know until almost the beginning of last semester." The brunette's face broke into a dreamy smile. "I finally decided on concentrating in early western European history. My grandmother is Irish, and she always spoke with a lilt which reflected her homeland. Ever since then, I've been infatuated with Great Britain, but I just re-realized it lately." Her face returned to normal, and she looked at Kimi. "Don't get discouraged if you can't decide. God will put what you're supposed to do on your mind when he wants and you ask for it."

"Yeah, I hope I don't freak out if I want it sooner than he gives it."

Ariel touched Kimi's shoulder as she said, "I'm sure you'll do fine, dear." Then she looked around. "It looks like they're playing Uno. Would you like to play?" Kimi agreed, and the girls happened to play for 2 hours.

Around six o'clock, Eric, Trevor's house-mate, came around asking how many pieces of pizza everyone wanted, because they were going to order pizza. "Hey, I'm Eric, and you must be Kimi. Trevor told me about the cool Asian girl he invited here from his algebra class. So, how many pieces do you want? They're gonna be big triangle shaped ones. Oh, and we're asking for a donation of $2.15 from everyone." It took Kimi a minute to gather what was said in the past moment.

"Um... I'll take two pieces. And I guess you'll need the money now?"

"If you have it. It's okay if you..." he stopped as Kimi pulled out her wallet. As she was searching for the correct amount, he wrote down her order. "Thank you! The pizza should be here in about a half hour. Nice meeting you!" He took her money, then moved on before she could respond.

Ariel leaned over to her and said, "Eric's always a little hyper. Don't worry, you'll get used to it." Kimi chuckled and looked to where he had disappeared, only to catch Trevor looking at her. She smiled shyly and looked away. Ariel saw Trevor gaze at Kimi before she looked away, and smirked to herself. She wasn't sure what Kimi knew about Trevor, but she did know Trevor had never looked at another girl that way. Also known to her was the fact that Trevor asked God everyday to lead him to his future wife, and He had told him she was going to be Asian. Could Ariel be witnessing history in the making? She hoped so, because she so enjoyed such a thing, and she also loved seeing God's plans come through. In the midst of her pondering, she was interrupted because it was her turn to play. She threw down her last card, which ended the game and started dancing. Kimi and few others busted out laughing at her antics, and Trevor came over to see what was going on.

"What's up with you girls?"

Kimi was still giggling when she said, "Ariel just broke into dancing when she won the game and it was hilarious."

Ariel smiled and nodded, saying, "Oh yeah, it was great. I can't resist!" She shrugged, and everyone except Trevor started laughing again. He just rolled his eyes.

"Ari, you're a hoot. You should take on a minor in theater." She just laughed.

"Honey, if you had all the reading that I do, you wouldn't even consider a minor, aside from a concentration." She was immediately distracted by another girl.

Trevor looked at Kimi. "I trust you're having fun so far?"

"Yes! You were right in saying I would like these people." He looked compassionately at her.

"I'm glad you're enjoying your first unofficial meeting." His face took on a more normal look. "If you like this, you'll love the real one."

Kimi looked slyly at Trevor. "I think if you said this was going to be fun, and it was, the next one will most definitely be. I trust you in such a thing." Suddenly, her past came rushing at her, and her eyes grew wide. Trevor looked concerned.

"What is it? Is something wrong? Are you feeling okay?"

Kimi managed to recover within a few seconds, and took a deep breath. "I'm fine. I just had... bad memories hit me. I'll be okay."

"Are you sure?" Kimi nodded. "Do you want to talk about it?" She shook her head.

"Not now. Maybe someday." She smiled at his still worried look. "I promise I'll be fine. Don't worry." Trevor slowly nodded his head. "Now, could you point me to the restroom?" Trevor directed her, and she left him.

When the door was closed, she sat down. Why did the memories come back now? She thought she had successfully suppressed them forever. Surely Trevor wasn't like the other boys she had known. Of course, she was a novice with them, although she had dated two. Maybe all men were the same, and none wanted commitment without rewards. But, what about all of the happy couples she knew at home? The men seemed happy and content, but they were married. She sighed, and figured she would find a girl to talk to at first chance. Just so no one would get worried about her, she washed her hands, gathered her courage, and left the room.

Kimi searched out and found Ariel, who was surprisingly not directly involved in conversation. At that minute, the pizza arrived, and the two girls went to begin eating together. Kimi avoided Trevor the rest of the evening, and even managed to leave him with a, "See ya." Ariel had agreed to walk back with her, since Kimi lived near the parking garage, and Ariel had driven to campus.

"So Kim, I saw Trevor looking at you during the evening. Are you sure you two just met today?" She smiled in an older sister sort of way.

"Yeah, we just met after algebra, and hit it off for a bit."

"A bit? Kim, he never looked at a girl like that before! Surely there's something going on..." Kimi shrugged.

"If there is, I'm not in on it."

"He is a nice guy." Kimi shrugged again.

"I guess so." Ariel looked at the younger girl strangely.

"Kimi, what's wrong? You could talk about anything else for a good duration, but when we turn to the boy who supposedly has something for you, you shy up. You also didn't seem to thrilled to talk to him after you came out of the restroom. Anything you want to tell me?" Kimi's shoulders slumped, and her face fell.

"I've had bad experiences with boys. They're all the same, though, aren't they?" Now Ariel was surprised.

"Kim, no. Most of the guys in FF are awesome, and Trevor is one of the best. He'd never do anything intentionally to hurt a girl. He sees it as his duty to protect them, not because he thinks they're weak, but because he feels so many men do not treat women the way God intended them to be, and he doesn't want to be like that. He says a real man is one who doesn't hurt women in any way." Kimi looked defeated. "Look hun, were the boys you dated before Christians?" A unsettled look came over Kimi's face.

"I thought so, but I'm not sure how much they actually thought about how they were treating me."

"Most men don't think of women as much more than entertainment. But trust me, last year the leader of FF taught a class for the guys on the awful most men treat women, and how they could change that. I was told all of they guys were there except maybe one or two because of schedule conflicts, but one who was there took notes for them, so all of the guys at least have knowledge of how God intends women to be treated. Actually, I noticed a change in the boys after that session. A change for the good." Ariel chuckled. "I guess what I'm trying to say is that they guys in FF are some of the best you will find on campus. So, don't be afraid of them, because they will be constantly trying to treat you well. And about Trevor... I just wish I were you. That's all I'll say, and if you wanna know more, well, ask him."

Kimi stopped in front of the sidewalk that led to her building, and almost smiled with the left side of her mouth. "I think I trust what you said in my head. I know you're most likely right about the guys. Now I just have to get it in here," she touched her heart. Ariel spontaneously hugged Kimi.

"I know you will, girl. I'm glad to meet you and counsel you. Now, go on to your residence hall. Here's my screen name." She quickly scrawled out a name. "See you later. And you can call me Ari." She walked away backwards waving, waited until Kimi reached the steps, and continued to the parking garage. Kimi looked at the paper as she went down the stairs, and pondered what Ari meant when she said, "And about Trevor... I just wish I was you."

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