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Masquerades 101
Tyler, 21 year old Computer Science major
I put the key into the door and walked into the quiet, empty apartment.
Home sweet home. It's been months since I've been here. I'm annoyed that
the university forces us to move out over the summer.
I stepped through my apartment's threshold with my suitcase and put it
down. It was stuffy in here and I'm already sweating from the short walk
from my car to my apartment. Nobody has been here in months. There's dust
on the countertops and the blinds are all wide open. I check the
thermostat and make sure it's set to 70 degrees, then go around closing
the blinds to keep the late summer sun from heating up the apartment
further. I then turn around and head back to my car to get the rest of my
stuff.
After bringing up 5 storage bins and a TV into the empty apartment, I
start hooking up the TV. I carefully stand it up and set it down on the
carpet. I don't have a TV stand, but my new roommate assured me he'd be
bringing one. Thankfully, this apartment comes pre-furnished with a
single couch that's certainly been worn out by years of people living
here.
I plugged in the TV and started rummaging through my storage bins. "One
of these bins has my game system," I said out loud to myself. The lack of
furnishings made my voice echo. Yeah, I know I have a lot of stuff to
unpack today, but after the drive back to college, all I really wanted to
do was sit and mindlessly play video games.
It was the start of my senior year at college. Today was my move-in day.
Or rather, it should've been a few days ago, but I procrastinated moving
back since all of my friends were doing the same. Tomorrow is actually
the first day of classes and since this is my 4th year on campus, I know
the routine, so I'm not worried and I'm willing to procrastinate
everything until the morning.
I looked in one unlabeled bin - that one was clothes. The next bin was
labeled "cosplay stuff." I moved that one aside and got another unlabeled
bin. I found the game system and its various cables. I knelt down on the
floor and looked where to plug the cables in. Ever since closing the
blinds earlier, my living room is much darker and so I couldn't see the
connectors. I had two choices; I could go find light or I could let the
hot summer sun come through the window again.
I chose the former and decided to open a storage bin, finding the tacky
lamp I got at a yard sale this summer. It was a beer bottle glued to a
stand and a light socket - the beer bottle's label was long gone,
replaced by various stickers ranging from tourism stickers, to kids
stickers, to an "I voted" sticker. The base was wood with 3 playing cards
and a few poker chips glued to it. It looked like it once had a
lampshade. I saw it sitting there at the yard sale and thought it would
look good in my bachelor pad - after maybe cleaning it up, putting my own
stickers on it and giving it a new lamp shade, of course.
I plugged the cord in and clicked on the light. Thankfully it came with a
light bulb and it shone brightly. I held the lamp by the beer bottle to
the back of the TV and found what I was looking for. I plugged everything
in and placed the lap back on the ground.
Happy with the amount of work I wanted to accomplish this afternoon, I
powered up the TV and game system.
I grabbed the controller and sat down on the couch, dragging over that
cosplay bin and rested my feet on it. The game was one of those capture
the flag type games where you can play with people across the world, so I
joined a game and started playing.
Hours went by and I was starting to get thirsty. I rummaged through my
stuff in the boxes and found a cup and made my way to the kitchen sink.
As I was pouring water from the faucet, I heard a knock at the door.
Without me responding, my girlfriend Nicole walked right in. I looked
back at her and smiled, happy to see her.
"Hey babe," she said, coming straight into the kitchen and embracing me.
We kissed.
"I missed you," I told her, putting my water on the counter and bringing
her in for a long embrace.
"It's been a long summer." She smiled and went in for another kiss.
"Next time, we should really visit each other during break," she said.
I sighed. "I know, I know. We've been through this. I'm just not ready to
introduce you to my parents."
"Yeah, I don't understand what the big fuss is about. You've met my
parents."
"They've been putting a lot of pressure on me to find a girlfriend and
they are way too eager to meet them. I'm afraid if I introduce you to
them, they're going to put even more pressure on me to propose or
something."
"And what's so wrong with that?" she asked, smiling. "We've been dating
since freshman year. They know I exist right?"
"Yes. They know you exist. I've brought you up in conversation before.
Then they go off on how I finally have a girlfriend and that you're a
keeper."
"That's good advice," she said as she looked into my eyes and kissed me
again.
I love Nicole. She was right. We met freshman year. Someone told her I
made cosplay outfits, and she came to me for a Halloween costume. We hit
it off immediately. At first we were just friends. But I was feeling the
pressure by everyone else to ask her out. It's not every day one of the
hottest girls in school was hanging out with me. I half expected her to
friend-zone me. She accepted my invitation for a date. Then another. And
another. We've been dating ever since. She's cute and smart. Despite
everything, I still question if she is the one, but I can't bring myself
to have that conversation with her just yet.
"So, Alexis and Madison have been back for a few days already," she said.
"They're asking us to come out with them for dinner. They were thinking
of that brand new school themed sports bar that just opened up down the
road over the summer. Also, Lexi has a new boyfriend she wants to
introduce us to."
"That sounds good," I replied. "What time did you want to head out?"
"They said 6. It's 4 now. I was going to head back to my apartment and
shower and put something cuter on."
"But you're in a sundress, you're already looking cute. You can just go
out in that."
"Ty, I've been wearing this all day," she said walking to the door. "I
feel gross. I'll be back in an hour!"
I grabbed my water and sat back onto the couch and resumed the game I was
playing. I had this feeling we were going to be running late. She was
always cutting these things close.
* * *
As I expected, an hour and a half went by before Nicole came back.
"Oh my god, I'm running so behind!" she said in a panic as she re-entered
the apartment, wearing a different sundress. Something a little fancier.
She walked down to my bathroom with her purse and started applying
makeup.
"It's OK babe," I said to her from my spot on the couch. "This isn't
anything to get anxious about."
"I haven't seen my friends in months," she said, frantically applying
makeup. "I have class at 9 AM, and there's this internship I want to
apply to and the deadline is Friday, and I still have to unpack and I
couldn't pick out the right outfit, and I couldn't find my earrings in my
luggage."
I sighed, pushed pause on the controller, walked up behind her, put my
hands on her shoulders and started rubbing her neck. "It's going to be
ok, Nikki."
She closed her eyes. "Thank you Ty. I needed this."
Nicole has the problem of having anxiety attacks. Usually, it's the
result of letting too many responsibilities pile up all at once. I've
been performing the task of stress relief for her since we've been dating
and honestly, it was starting to get old.
It was fine in the beginning. Almost even cute. It allowed me to get
close to this girl who'd normally be out of my league. Her anxiety has
been getting worse the closer to graduation we get and having the summer
off from her was a nice reprieve.
"It's OK," I said. "We're just going out to dinner with your friends."
She exhaled, turned and kissed me. "Thank you," she added.
I smiled and returned to the living room to resume my game. The game I
was on dropped me. I cursed under my breath and joined another.
About 5 minutes later, I was just about to win when Nicole came back into
the living room.
"Tyler, stop playing that stupid game and help me."
I paused the game again and sighed. I could see my teammates typing their
anger on the screen.
"What is it, Nikki?" I said with frustration.
"How do I look in this dress? Should I go back and get another?"
"Seriously Nic? That's what you're worried about? You're beautiful.
Always have been. I bet you could dress down and still be the best
looking girl in school."
"You're just saying that," she said. "I look disheveled. I think this
dress is too wrinkled from the trip and from being stuffed in my car."
"Nicole, you're fine. Stop stressing out, this is getting ridiculous."
"Hey, don't get mad at me!" she said. "You know how I get when you're not
around."
"Yeah well," I muttered. "Sometimes I think you just use your anxiety and
me as a crutch."
We both paused. Oh no. I said that out loud.
Her face turned beet red.
"I didn't mean that," I said, trying to undo the damage. "I just meant
that it would be nice if you didn't freak out every time we had to go
out."
"Oh, is that what you think?"
Shit. Shit. I'm digging myself a hole here. I was never good at talking
with girls. You'd think dating one for 3 years would've made it easier.
Nothing's easy with Nicole.
"Fine then. I'm leaving," she proclaimed.
"Nicole, no, wait!" I said. "What about going out with your friends?"
She stormed out of my apartment and slammed the door closed.
Right at that moment, my phone buzzed. It was a text from my new roommate
Josh. "Hey roomie, just letting you know, my first class isn't until
tomorrow evening, so I'll be moving in tomorrow."
Great. Guess I have to wait till tomorrow for the TV stand too. I called
Nicole's phone. She wasn't answering.
I crashed back down on my couch, only to see that the players on my team
had dropped me out of their game again. "Fuck!" I yelled, frustrated at
the last hour of my life.
I tried calling Nicole a second time. Still no answer. I guess she's
really pissed this time. Should I go chase after her? This is not how I
imagine my evening going.
Oh well, she'll get over it tomorrow. Honestly, I really should just dump
her and find someone else who isn't nearly as high maintenance. Someone
who is more independent. But dammit, Nicole is like my best friend. And
she's super hot.
What I really wanted was someone attractive like Nicole. But confident.
More relaxed and someone I could just be myself around. Someone who
accepts me for who I am . Someone who's not perfect, but is perfect for
me. Is that person even out there?
"I wish," I said out loud. This is stupid. I'm making a shallow, self-ish
wish based on a fight with my girlfriend. But I'm alone and no one can
hear me. I need to vent. "I just wish I was dating my perfect
girlfriend," I said out loud.
* * *
Nicole, 21 year old Marketing major
I left Tyler's apartment angry. Can't he see how much I'm stressed out?
Why is he being like this? He's usually so sweet and respectful. I just
need his support to get through the next semester.
I made my way to my apartment in the adjacent building and walked up the
two flights of steps. When I got to my door, I wiped the tears from my
face and walked into the unlocked door. My roommate Alexis was standing
in front of the mirror smoothing out her skirt.
"What's wrong?" she said, while noticing my bloodshot eyes.
"Tyler and I got into a fight. Stupid boy."
"I'm sorry. Are you still coming out with us?" she asked.
"No," I replied. "Sorry, Lexi, I just can't. I have too much stuff going
on right now. Why can't Tyler see that?"
"Come out with me and Madison. Forget about Tyler for the night."
"I'm no longer in the mood for going out."
Alexis sighed. "What can I do to help?"
"Nothing," I pouted. "I just want to focus on tomorrow."
"As you wish Nic," she said. "I just really wanted you to meet Brandon. I
want to get my girls' blessing."
"I'm sure I'll meet him soon enough. I'm just not in the mood anymore and
I can't focus."
"OK," she said. "I'm leaving in 2 minutes. The offer still stands."
I never did take up Alexis on her offer. After she left and when it was
all quiet in my apartment, I washed the makeup and tears off my face. I
sat down at the desk in my room and collected all of the things I needed
for class tomorrow, which was really just my schedule of classes, my
class binder and a pen. I won't know what books to buy for my classes
until we get the syllabus this week.
I changed out of my sundress and put on a white cami and cotton shorts. I
looked in my closet, picked out my outfit tomorrow and laid it on my
chair. I wonder what Tyler will think of this outfit? Wait, it doesn't
matter, I'm angry with him. When I was satisfied with tomorrow's
preparations, I crawled into bed.
Tyler and I had been dating for almost all of college. He helped me
focus. He was my rock. I had dreams of him proposing one day. Maybe
before graduation. Maybe we'll move in together or maybe move to a big
city. I am annoyed that I haven't met his parents yet though, and I am
worried our relationship isn't as serious to him as it is to me. I just
don't think I could've made it through college without him.
My friends seem to like him too. At least Lexi does, I think Madison just
tolerates him. Mads did pull me a side once in our 2nd year telling me
that I should really dump him and enjoy the fruits of being a single girl
in college for a little bit.
Thanks but no thanks, Mads. Just because she's perpetually single doesn't
mean I want to be. I didn't tell her that, but I certainly thought it.
She hasn't brought it up since, so I guess she must've warmed up to him.
I pushed those thoughts out of the way. I'm mad at Tyler for ruining my
evening. I'm sure we can patch things up tomorrow though, but I have more
important things to worry about tomorrow - making sure I get to class and
starting this semester out on the right foot.
Before long, I was passed out, dreaming of better days.
* * *
Victor, 21 year old Studio Art major
There was a knock at my door. I got up from my computer in my living room
and opened the door.
The pizza guy was standing there with my pizza in the warmer. He handed
me the box. I handed him the money and tip and we parted ways.
I took the pizza to the counter and opened the box up. Ahh the nice smell
of a freshly baked pizza. I got a plate and a cold beer from the fridge,
then transferred two slices onto the plate and returned to my computer.
I logged back onto my favorite multiplayer video and joined a new game.
There's an option in the game to get matched up with local online
players. The game then matches with you similar IP addresses. This
feature is mostly so you don't have to worry about language issues since
you have to work together.
6 pizza slices and 3 games later, I could hear music from my neighbors
apartment seeping through these thin walls. I put my headphones, and
plugged them into the computer to block it out.
This is what I plan on doing with the rest of my night. I live alone and
am just trying to get through this final semester and get out into the
real world. I'm just done with school. Done with the whole college life.
It wasn't all bad. I remember being a young excited freshman. Eager to
meet friends. Eager to date girls. But after a few bad friendships and
even worse dates I decided it best to just be a loner. Most of the people
here - both guys and girls - are stuck up and superficial anyway. Always
looking for a way to take advantage of nice guys like me.
My biggest regret may have been choosing this particular school. My dad
insisted on sending me here because the school provided "the best
education money could buy." I don't necessarily think that's true. I just
think he liked this school because it was his alma mater too. I would've
rather attended a school where the students were more interested in
academics than parties. Not that it was all bad. I did enjoy watching our
college football games from home.
There was another knock at the door. Who is it this time? I just want to
be left alone.
I answered the door and standing there was a very attractive girl dressed
in clubbing attire. We stared at each other for a few seconds.
"This isn't Dave's place is it?" she said.
"No. It isn't," I replied. She looked vaguely familiar.
"Hey - wait," she said. "You were in one of my classes in the Spring.
Victor right?"
"Yeah," I said. "And you're..."
"Stephanie," she replied. "Why aren't you out partying? Aren't you
excited to be back?"
"I'm just staying home playing video games. Just a quiet night to myself.
Dave's apartment is next door."
Honestly I never left our college town at the end of the spring semester.
I stayed here all summer. There really wasn't much for me to go home to
anyway.
"Well, You should come over then."
"Thanks for the offer," I replied. "But I have class early tomorrow."
"Bummer," she said. "It was good to see you again Victor."
"Same to you, Stephanie," I said. "Have a good night." I closed the door.
Ugh. If it wasn't for the fact this is my last year here, I should really
move to a quieter community. Well, it was mostly quiet all summer. But
now that the semester is about the start, that quiet time is over.
It was getting late. And I lied to that girl. My class isn't until 10 am.
But I was getting tired nonetheless. I've been playing my game for at
least 4 hours this evening and my eyes are starting to get heavy.
I have to admit. That girl, Stephanie was attractive, and my male libido
certainly wanted to follow her to the party next door. But there's
another part of me that knows it's just a waste of my time. I know the
girls at this school. She likely just wants something else from me, and
it's not my companionship. Money, maybe a ride somewhere. I'm not an ATM.
I'm not a taxi. I bet my neighbors even egged her on to knock on my door.
They likely wanted me to buy them beer or drive them to the club or
something. I should've never let on that I was 21.
But I was actually tired. I sat down at my computer and stared at the
lack of emails. The lack of messages on my social media. I then started
to doze off. When I almost fell out of my chair, I decided to go to bed.
I stripped off my clothes and crashed into bed. I was out almost
instantly.
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