University
Albert had to meet Robert in front of the library for lunch. But he was running late, his class took longer than planned and now he found himself sprinting through the campus. He arrived breathless to see how Robert was talking to a girl. Well, that was new, Robert was always really awkward around girls.
-Hey man, I’m sorry I’m late, the professor wouldn’t stop talking.- he apologized.
-Hi, Albert! This is Myriam, she’s from my town. She used to go to school with my older sister.
-Hello Albert, it’s a pleasure.- she said smiling.
Albert felt as if something really heavy had just crashed on his stomach. She wasn’t the most beautiful girl he had seen, he knew that. She had nice dark eyes and shiny long brown hair, but you could find girls like her all around the campus, nevertheless there was something special in her. And he was sure he had seen her before, even if he didn’t know where.
-Well, guys, I’ve to leave, I’ve class in thirty minutes. See you around Robert!
Albert followed her with his stare as she left. Where had he seen her before?
-Tst! Enough staring! She has a boyfriend!- Robert recalled his attention.
-Hmm? No, it’s not that… I’ve seen her before and I don’t know where.
-I guess you’ve seen her around the campus, it is not that big, you know? You get to see the same people over and over.
-I don’t know. Well, anyway, how were your classes this morning? – he asked as he started walking towards the canteen.
-Pretty well, we are starting basic laboratory practice next week, I’m excited to start doing something a bit more hands on.
They passed through the field where the rugby team was training.
-You told me you used to play rugby back home, didn’t you?- Robert asked.- Why don’t you sign up for the Uni team?
-I don’t know, I wasn’t the best one in the team, and I did it just for fun. They look quite professional.
-I think you should try it, look at it as a way to meet new people.
-It’s funny that you’re the one giving me tips on how to meet new people, I thought I was the outgoing one!- laughed Albert.
-And you are- admitted his friend.- But I still think you should join.
-Ok, I’ll think about it.
He pushed the door of the canteen and lead Robert in. They used to go there because the food was cheap and not too bad, and also because none of them felt like cooking every day, or any day actually.
-Why do they always have to put tuna to something?- complained Robert while perusing the menu.- Don’t they have anything else? I’m okay with ham, I’m okay with minced meat, but no, it’s always tuna!
-I really think that you should stop complaining and start eating it.
-I don’t want to get mercury poisoning thanks; don’t you know what happened in Minamata?
Albert already knew all the rambling his friend would go through, so he let him talk while they were queueing. He was already at his last sentence “I want to have a functional brain for as long as I can” when it was their turn. They took their food and found themselves a table and shared lunch while exchanging anecdotes of their day.
-By the way, a girl from my class invited me to a party at her place. Wanna come?
-Yes, why not? Which girl?- Robert asked.
-Marla, the one with red hair. I’m sure you’ve seen her.
-Are you kidding me? Of course, I’ve seen her! I don’t think there’s a single person who hasn’t seen her.
-Yes, she’s kinda hot I guess.- Albert admitted.
-Kinda? And then I’m the weird one.- he replied shaking his head implying that his friend was a lost cause.
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