Hey everyone! I'm so sorry I've neglected writing more chapters for not only this story, but my other ones as well. I've been so busy with school work that I never found the time to write anything. Now, just giving you all a brief little note- I'm a current student at OU, so I apologize if I use the names of the buildings there. Anyways, here's my new chapter and I hope you enjoy it. Reviews are always great.
Finally the day of all days was here...Move In Day. While the Glee kids disbanded by going to separate colleges, Artie, Finn, Quinn, Brittany, Rachel, and Puck piled into their parents' cars and embarked on the four and a half hour car ride to the south eastern part of Ohio. All of the parents were eager to hit the road that they left at five in the morning, not giving any of the kids to fully get dressed. Because Finn and Puck were at OU for football, they roomed together in the predominately athletic James Hall on West Green. Quinn and Brittany roomed together in Jefferson Hall on East Green, with Artie living down the hall with a kid from Cincinnati. Rachel was late for picking her room and she was stuck with a gothic girl from Pomeroy, Ohio and had to live on the very edge of South Green, also known as the "Dirty South".
"Now Finn. I'm sure you already know the reputation of Ohio University. I've heard how crazy it gets during Halloween and what not. Promise me you won't get sucked into the party crowd." Finn's mom said as she wiped the tears from her eyes.
"Mom, don't worry. I signed a contract saying I won't have any alcohol in me during the season. Besides, I'm not there to party anyways." Finn said as he took out his phone and started texting Quinn.
"That's right you won't, because you're lucky to be going to such an amazing college like Ohio University. Remember, you are there to learn and not to goof off. Okay, Finn?" Finn's mom asked.
"What? Oh yeah, I'm there to learn." Finn said, not really listening to what his mom said.
In his mind, all he could think about was how awesome college was going to be for him. Finn was accepted by Miami University (Oxford), University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and The Ohio State University, but found his choice when the football scout from Ohio University came to Lima and saw him play and beat Archbishop Moeller High School from Cincinnati in the Semi-Finals. Since then, OU's been on his mind 24/7.
"Noah Puckerman! I never thought I'd see the day when my little boy is becoming a man..." Mrs. Puckerman started to say.
"Mom, just stop with the cheesy stuff. I know you're proud of me, but come on. I'll always be your little boy." Puck said as he pulled out his head phones.
"But you're our only child. Won't you miss us?" Mrs. Puckerman asked as she started to sob.
"Of course I'll miss you guys, but it's not like I'm in another state." Puck said as he rolled his eyes.
"Noah, I know how you act and everything and I know the reputation of Ohio University. If I get a phone call from the police saying that you're in jail, I'll pull you out of there so fast that you won't know what hit you. Do I make myself clear?" Mr. Puckerman said in a firm tone.
"Yes sir. I won't let you down!" Puck said sarcastically as he put his headphones in and fell asleep for the remainder of the long car ride.
In his dream, he pictured himself standing on the 50 yard line with the lights shining on him in the pleasant Ohio autumn night. Students and fans yelling as Finn handed him the ball and he took off. Puck dreamt that he and the Bobcats were facing the #1 LSU tigers. He sprinted past the defensive line, leaped over their middle line backer and "broke" the Honey Badger's ankle as he faked him out. Right after he scored, Rachel ran into the end zone, took off his helmet and kissed him on the lips. Puck woke up with a grin on his face, asked his parents about how much longer the drive was, and went back to sleep.
Artie, Brittany, and Quinn were all asleep for their car ride to Athens, but Rachel was way too excited to sleep. She and her dads went shopping for dorm supplies a month ago and Rachel couldn't wait to lighten her room up. Luckily for her, Rachel's roommate was moving in the next day.
"Sweetie, we're so proud of you. Your dad and I are just so...oh Leroy, our little girl is leaving." Hiram said as he gripped the steering wheel.
"It's okay, babe. She's growing up to become a beautiful and talented young woman." Leroy said as he grabbed his partner's hand.
"Oh you two are just so precious. I'm going to miss you both dearly, especially when I'm on the stage during a performance. You two are the reasons why I'm here in the first place. I love you both!" Rachel said as she leaned forward in her seat and kissed both men on the cheeks.
"Promise us that you'll call us every chance you get." Hiram said as he looked at her in the rear-view mirror.
"I promise, dad. Now if you don't mind, I need to get some sleep in. This is going to be a long, but productive day!" Rachel said with a smile as she grabbed her pillow and started to sleep.
Finally everyone reached Athens. The traffic was pretty bad, but no one seemed to care because on the right hand side, the beauty that was Ohio University made up for it. One of the noticeable buildings everyone noticed was the dome shaped one. That building was called the Convocation Center or as the students called it, the Convo. It's where the basketball team played. Luckily for Puck and Finn, it was right behind their dorm. On the left hand side, sat the Ridges, which was an abandoned mental health facility. Both Finn's and Puck's parents found really close parking spaces and began to unpack their cars. Finn brought the TV and futon, while Puck brought the Xbox and stereo system. Their room was on the third floor, so carrying stuff up was difficult.
On the other side of campus, Rachel and her dads were setting up her room. Because her roommate doesn't move in until the next day, Rachel lucked out and was able to pick which part of the bunk she wanted as well as her closet and drawers. However, after ten minutes, Rachel left to go introduce herself to everyone on her floor, while her dads were stuck finishing moving her in.
Quinn and Brittany quickly moved themselves in, said goodbye to their parents and quickly met all of the girls on their side of the dorm. They, as well as Artie, lived on the third floor. Both of the girls instantly became friends with these two girls. One was from the Columbus and the other was from the Cleveland. All four of them headed down the long hallway to meet some cute guys. As they neared the end, Brittany rushed into Artie's room, which ironically was parallel to theirs. Artie was finishing up putting his sweaters away, while his parents were talking with his roommate's parents, when Brittany came in. She climbed into his lap and embraced him tightly as she kissed him on the lips.
"AH! I can't believe we're finally in college." She yelled with excitement as she looked around Artie's room.
"I know. I'm still shaking from excitement!" Artie said with a smile as he held onto her.
"Why don't you come with Quinn and I? We're meeting everyone on our floor!" Brittany said as she hopped off his lap and led him to the door.
"I can't. I'm hanging with my roommate, but we'll go get dinner later and then we can go meet everyone." Artie said as he looked back at his roommate.
"Naw, bro. You can go ahead. We can chill tonight. Besides, my parents and I are going to Wal-Mart. Do you want us to bring you anything?" His roommate asked.
"I'm good. Thanks though. Alright, Brittany. Give me a few minutes to say goodbye to my parents and then we can meet our neighbors." Artie said with a smile.
I'm sorry to end it right there. I hope you guys liked this chapter. Reviews are always great! Thank you!