Out of Bounds

The weekend passed by with us preparing for class and nursing some hangovers. Surprising enough, my hangover wasn't nearly as bad as Quinn and Rachel's. Most of the weekend, Britt and I ended up having to cook them breakfast as both looked ready to pass out.

This morning was no different than it would be back in the US. Quinn had already left about 30 minutes ago, to her first class, while I attempted to get a few more minutes of sleep. Unfortunately for me, I found myself staring at the ceiling failing miserably. With a sigh, I jumped out of bed and took a quick shower and got dressed before taking the coffee machine and a pot with me to cook breakfast.

I entered the kitchen and found it empty. Smiling at my luck, I ran forward and placed my coffee pot on the counter before walking to my storage locker to retrieve our Starbucks Breakfast Blend coffee. After getting the coffee started, I placed my pot on the stove and proceeded to make an egg sandwich. Just as I finished pouring myself a cup of coffee and laying out my sandwich, I heard the kitchen door open.

"Fancy seeing you here San" said the sweet voice of Britt. She walked over to her storage locker and grabbed her own supplies, including her dishes.

"Morning Britt" I replied with a smile. "Clearly you are stalking me" I joked playfully. I could feel my cheeks reddening and tried to ignore them.

"In your sweetest dreams, Ms. Lopez" She winked before walking past me to put her pot on the stove. "Are you going to finish that?" She asked pointing to the coffee.

I smiled, "All yours"

"Yes!" She cheered, "You are a life saver. Rachel only drinks tea" she laughed as she ran over to her locker to grab a mug.

"You're kidding? She is that excitable without coffee?"

"Yes." she laughed.

"Interesting."

"Don't you dare give her any coffee" She said sternly as she pointed her spatula at me. Her blue eyes glistened playfully and I found myself wishing I could see her like this more often.

I raised my hands in surrender before grabbing my sandwich and taking a bite.

"What time is your class today?" I asked her after a few minutes.

"11:00, what about yours?"

"Same" I laughed. "You're not also taking Modern Literature, are you?"

She laughed and shook her head as she finished taking a sip of her coffee and placing her food across from me.

"What's your major?" I asked curiously. She was placing all her dishes in the sink next to mine.

"Biology with a minor in mathematical science" I blinked at her before laughing lightly. I stood up to put my plate in the sink, while she turned towards me and raised her eyebrow.

"So basically, your majors are my two worst subjects" I joked. "You would be good at math." I smiled before elbowing her lightly. "Do you want to be a doctor?" I went back to my seat and hugged my hot mug.

She shook her head, "A veterinarian."

"I can see that." I smiled. Thoughts of Brittany wearing a white jacket as she cared for different types of animals made me smile; it fit so well.

"Thanks San." Was it my imagination or did Britt's cheeks turn a tiny hint of red? Our conversation continued until we both ran back to our rooms to get our belongings.

"What time does your class end?" She asked as we boarded the train. It still amazes me how clean London trains are in comparison to the New York City subway.