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Alexander Lin stood infront of the cherry wood door of his new dorm room, his brothers black Toyota was parked just outside the building; still filled with the remaining belongings that Alex could not fit into the travel bag he had been toting with him. Alex unlocked his own dorm and headed to the room across from his. He raised his fist and gently rapped on the door twice before letting his hand drop to his side, the other gripping tightly onto the sholder strap of his bag as he waited for a response; when no answer was received he knocked agian. Still no awnser. Alex exhaled silently, placing his hand on the knob he attempted to let himself in, he surprised and slightly pleased to find that it was unlocked. Alex cautiously stepped into the room and looked around, it was almost identical to his own room only everything was flipped. A decently sized living area that was currently filled with a few boxes. a large window that was directly to his left took up a large portion of the wall with a lovely city veiw, a bed pushed into one corner and a desk placed in the other, a the rest of the room was a lounge area. A man wearing bulky headphones was on the right side of the room unpacking boxes, Alex let out a cough successfully gaining the attention the other who turned his head to face the visitor; waiting for Alex to speak. "Pardon me, are you Aaron Brooks, sir?"Alex questioned. The man froze; his body becoming rigid upon hearing those words, but only for a second before relaxing and letting a polite yet indifferent smile decorate his face.
"That depends who's asking?" He questioned his voiced holding a hint of amusement. Alex smiled at that, a his chest welling with relief as he pulled a paper out of his pocket holding it out to Aaron. Who stood up and walked over, taking the parchment from Alexanders hand and skimming over the statement of the boys housing information."I'm Alexander Lin. I'm your new floormate, sir, my room is directly across from yours." Alex stated tucking a stray piece of hair behind his ear. Aaron looked up at the other curiously and nearly gasped, long auburn brown hair in a messy but cute bun with a few loose the strands falling in waves, cool violet-blue eyes filled with a familiar gleam of hope, olive skin, a dark blue graphic t-shirt , black jeans, and a pair of vans that had definitely seen better day's. Aaron knew without a shadow of a doubt the boy standing infront of him was Alexander Hamilton back where he belonged; Aaron's smile widened slightly his gaze warmed by fondness; the kind of fondness you would see in the eyes of a parent looking at their child or a person seeing an old friend after losing contact. Aaron handed the paper back."I don't suppose 'that' was all you were bringing." Aaron stated eyeing Alexander's bag inquisitively. Alex flushed and shook his head as he walked back across the hall, placing his bag on his bed. Turning to head back down to the car and get the rest of his things.
"hey wait, I can help you get the rest of your things up here and maybe after I could show you around." Aaron suggested, Alex glanced at him in horror and shook his head frantically."N-no no I can't ask that of you, sir, you already have your own unpacking to do, I can manage on my own. Thank you for offering." Alex assured, he really could do it on his own. Aaron's smile only seemed to grow more upon hearing that.
"Please, call me Aaron and I want to help, this can wait." Aaron insisted. Alex sighed in defeat, leading the other down to front of the dorm building to his brother's car where they grabbed the remainder of Alex's belongings and carried them up to his room.
"There, now that that's over with let's go." Aaron escorted Alex out of the room locking the door behind them, with that they made their way through the building. Aaron gave Alex a small tour of the basic facilities of the hall. Aaron then took Alex on a quick excursion to the school grounds.
"Alex please stay close to me, I don't need you getting lost." Aaron warned his counterpart, who had been lagging behind as they walked around campus. Alex let out a quiet hum of acknowledgement as he lost himself in the world. Aaron looked back at the younger student and let out a sigh grabbing hold of Alex's hand he guided them threw the crowds of students that covered the campus. As soon as they were back at the dorms Aaron let go of Alexander's hand in favor of unlocking his own door and going inside to flop onto his bed, falling asleep the moment his head hit the pillow. Alexander let out a quiet chuckle as he walked over to his own room and started taking his belongings out of boxes and putting them where they needed to go. Within the next hour or so Alex was satisfied with his progress and decided to grab a big sweater, boxers, and plaid pajama pants and hop into the shower. On his way back from the bathroom he found Aaron in the communal kitchen making spaghetti while texting, Alex raised a brow at that and shrugged. Opting to hop onto the counter and continue to dry his hair; running his fingers threw it every so often to untangle knots.
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*Aaron Burr signed into the chat*A.Burr: EVERYONE! General.W: What is it Aaron? Jay.L: this better be good Burr Gil: what is it,Mon Ami? Herc: dude calm down no need to get strung out A.Burr: I have plenty reason to get strung out Hercules JamesMadi: and what reason might that be? A.Burr: I found Alexander TJeffs: Excuse me pls repeat that Burr A.Burr: Don't need to you can read Thomas General.W: are you sure Aaron? A.Burr: I'm positive,sir I can send a picture if you want proof TJeffs: Dude you got pics of him?? A.Burr: I'm about to send one i told him i needed a picture because my friends were worried i didn't meet any of my floormates and that I was gonna be alone all year A.Burr: (sent a photo) Jay.L: that's him alright Gil: no bags under the eyes hair is tamed cute clothes I'm impressed with Mon petit lion TJeffs: how in the hell? JamesMadi: there is no way he's the same person TJeffs: HOW IN THE HELL!?!! Herc: its good to see he's been taking care of himself A.Burr: Guys,he just went to bed Jay.L: but its only 10:46 Gil: when does his first class start? A.Burr:.......... General.W:Aaron? A.Burr:......... General.W:Aaron what's wrong? A.Burr:8:30 A.Burr: his first class is political philosophy and
doesn't start till 8:30 Tjeffs: HOWtHEFUcKINGHELL!!!!!!!?!!!??!??! (A.Burr has signed off) Jay.L: what are we gonna do? Gil: I don't know John Herc: how about we let him get settled in before trying to get him to wake up Tjeffs: why?? its easier to snap him out of it and go back to the way things were than to wait General.W: Hercules is right Thomas we need to give Alexander time before we can even attempt to make him remember Tjeffs: fine (Tjeffs has signed off) Jay.L: he's not gonna listen is he? Gil: u already know the awnser to that JamesMadi: I should probably stop him from doing something stupid,later Herc: good luck man JamesMadi: thnx--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Aaron let out a sigh as he tried to finished his own unpacking, he was starting to regret not doing it earlier but his brain quickly reminded him that it was his own choice and that he would have to suffer the consequence of said choice. Yet every time Aaron let his gaze wander over to his door he recalled that just across the hall, Alexander sleeping peacefully in his own room. Knowing that Aaron couldn't bring himself to truly regret his actions.The next morning Aaron woke up to the smell of pancakes walfting down the hall and the sizzle of bacon, he was layed halfhazardly across his bed still in his clothes from yesterday but all of his things were put away. Aaron dragged himself out of the bed and looked at the clock six fifty four AM. How was Alex awake? Aaron shuffled down the hall and into the kitchen and sat down on one of the stools, Alexander glanced over his shoulder at Aaron who looked confused and tired at the same time.
"Good morning, Aaron" Alexander said as he placed a plate filled with blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, and bacon down in front of Aaron and a cup of orange juice to his right. He set down his own plate and turned off the stove. Aaron grabbed his fork and ate letting out a hum of approval happily devouring the rest of the meal.
Alexander sat next to him reading a book while they ate in comfortable silence. When the two finished Alex took the emty plates and rinsed them off before setting them into the dishwasher
"Hey Alexander?"Alex let out a hum of acknowledgement.
"Why are you doing this ya know making breakfast and being so hospitable?" Aaron questioned. Alexander closed the dishwasher and turned to Aaron a small smile on his face. "My father taught me about putting my best foot forward and my grandmother taught me about helping others. So since it's your first day as well, you should be the best you can be today. I don't have class 'till later so I wanted to make sure you had a good morning." Alexander explained, glancing up at the clock Alex stood up and poured coffee into a Togo cup while Aaron rushed to put on deodorant and a new shirt."Jeans can be worn twice, your schedule is in your bag along with your laptop: which is fully charged; and your notebooks are color coded, have a good day." Alex stated as Aaron rushed around the room for his things and left taking the coffee with him.