Dorm 69.

"Okay last one dear!" I heard my mom come in, shutting the door behind her. I looked at the large empty dorm before me. This was going to be my new home for the next two years, i didn't know how to feel about that yet. When you are in high school all you want to do is graduate and move out from your parents home but once you get to that point you just don't know how to feel about it. I turned to face my mom and couldn't help the tears that i have been holding in. My mom immediately came over and embraced me in a comforting hug, calming down my emotional breakdown.

"Oh sweetie, i really hope those are happy tears! You are living your dream and so am i seeing you here!" she said, soothingly rubbing my back. My mom was definitely my best friend. Her being a single mother and I being the only child gave us a lot of bonding time so leaving her on her own was probably the hardest thing for me.
"Obviously they are happy tears mom, i just cant believe im actually here." I barely made out, feeling another wave of tears coming. The truth was, i wouldn't have been here if it wasn't for the full paid scholarship i received. I knew there was no way my mother could have afforded for me to go off to Uni so i searched for help and here i am, an official college student.

"Hard work does pay off huh?" she said jokingly, causing me to giggle. I wiped my tear trails off with my free hand and let go from our embrace. "Thanks for everything you have done for me mom, now its my turn to make you proud" I said while holding her hands. She nodded, understanding what i meant. I pecked her cheek before moving around the room, not knowing exactly where to start unpacking. The room was much larger than i thought it would be, the white floors and white walls giving it an even larger appearance.

"Mom i can unpack myself, how about you go home and rest? Its been a long day" I said reassuringly, seeing her exhausted face. She shook her head, trying to appear wide awake.
"No Erin im fine! Besides i want to meet your room mate!" she cheered, i knew how excited she was about meeting my room mate, probably more excited than i was.
"You can meet her tomorrow mom! Besides im sure shes going to be tired when she gets here so i think its best if you come back tomorrow" i said, trying to convince her that i will be okay here on my own for the night. She eyed me for a second but then agreed, thinking it was a perfect idea.

"Alright than honey, ill pick you girls up tomorrow for lunch, sounds good?" She asked, picking up her purse from my bed.
"Sounds perfect!" I cheered as i led her to the door. "Drive safe mom" I said lastly, giving her a final hug before closing the door behind her. I looked back at the mess before me, there was no way i could unpack all this stuff without help. I put my long burnette hair into a high ponytail before walking to the first box i came across. I opened it with a box cutter and examined the content, it contained all my pictures from back home. I scanned the walls and finally decided on a side of the room that i wanted. I began clipping them along the wall when i heard the door knob turn.

I looked up from what i was doing and nearly had a heart attack. There stood the hottest guy i have ever seen. I was totally out of words from his appearance until our eyes met.
"Um i think you are in the wrong room" I stated, getting down from the small ladder i was on.
"Is this dorm 69?" he asked smartly, causing the two guys behind him to snicker. I placed the remainder of my pictures on my bed before walking towards him.
"Yes it is, so leave before you get caught in here!" i yelled quietly, not wanting everyone to see these very attractive guys in the girls dorm building. They all began to laugh. Uh what was going on?

"Whats so funny?" I asked crossing my arms, clearly confused. The blonde boy that was behind the tall curly haired boy now stepped into the room.
"This is the coed dorm building" he said calmly, as the rest of the boys walked in leaving me speechless. I watched as they walked around the room towards my side, looking at the stuff i have hung up on the wall.
"There is no way i can live in a dorm with a guy! My mom wont allow it!" i franticly said, looking for my shoes ready to go get a room change.
"Aww come on love, Harry here doesn't bite" the other brunette boy said pointing at the attractive curly headed boy.
"Okay? I don't care! Im going to demand a room change!" i yelled, getting angry now. I opened the door but stopped as i saw the mess going on all over the hallway. People were getting mad now, trying to move in as soon as possible. There was no way i could get through this hallway in one piece.
"Good luck, there are no dorm changes" the so called Harry guy said from behind me. I was about to say something back but the smell of his cologne didn't allow me. He smelled good! Maybe i was more scared of staying in this dorm with him because i might end up sexually attacking the poor guy.

I pushed him slightly out of my way and pointed at the other two who were still looking through my stuff.
"Uhh you two need to leave!" I yelled louder than i should have, causing them to jump from their spots. Harry chuckled, obviously amused by my dominance. I watched as they shook hands with Harry before walking out the door. I slammed it behind them and walked over to my bed, putting my head in my hands.
"Whats the big deal?" Harry asked walking over to where i was sitting. Before he could sit down besides me i pointed to his bed, not wanting him to be near me. He walked to his bed which was next to mine and took a seat, prepared to listen.

"You don't understand! My mom is really weird, she wouldn't like me sleeping in the same room with a boy! Especially not you sexy animal!" I said, not realizing what i just said. He chuckled again, amused by my word choice.
"Look im not a bad guy. Im not going to take advantage of you i swear! You just got to trust me" he said sincerely. I looked at him straight in the face, seeing if he was truly honest. He didn't seem to try to laugh or anything so that calmed me down. I sent him an apology smile before looking back down at my feet.

"Okay well i need to put some rules." I said looking back up to face him. He looked a little taken aback but nodded to let me continue.
"Okay first, do not look through my stuff, don't touch me unless i say its okay and no girls in here while im gone." I sternly said, trying to make my point clear.
"Why cant girls be here?" he asked as if that's the only thing he heard. I scoffed, of course he would be the type to bring different girls over every night.
"Because i this is my dorm too, not just a whore hotel!" i said as if it was the dumbest question to ask. He laughed, okay that has got to be the cutest manly laugh ever!
"Alright well i have some rules myself too." he challenged as if this was a game. I rolled my eyes playfully before he continued.
"Don't touch my stuff either, no boys allowed here when im here and when im not and lastly but most importantly....don't fall in love with me."

"Don't flatter yourself Harold!" I scoffed. He smirked, making me blush.
"You are one weird little girl... uhh" he stopped, oh shoot! I haven't even introduced myself.

"My name is Erin Parker" I said with a proud smile. He smiled as he repeated my name in a whisper. "Im Harry Styles, but you can call me tonight" he said jokingly, laughing at his own joke. I couldn't help but laugh myself, he was truly charming.


"Oh don't worry, you'll be the last guy i want to talk to at night" I said getting up from my spot to return my attention to my picture wall.

I felt him sneak up from behind me and planted a kiss on my cheek before running out the door, leaving me utterly speechless and a hole burning in my cheek. What was that feeling?

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