College Love (DirkJake) (30 Day Writing Challenge)

Day 1: A Selfie Together

Dirk walks across campus, his class the opposite direction. The intense fragrant smell of various flowers and fresh-cut grass consumes his nose and the sun shines through the few large oak trees spread across the lot. Some dark green leaves slowly drift to the ground as Dirk traverses the white ground cement pathways. Large brick and cement buildings pass by with the scenery of the flourished plants and ground, keeping along with the bright blue clouded sky. Some might say it would be a waste to be indoors, but as of now that's where Dirk wanted to be, in the comfort of his dorm room, maybe even crack a window open for the refreshing air rather than the stuffy air conditioning.

Dirk has already been to his four other classes of the day, getting up as early as 6 and now that's it's 4, he only has one class left of the day. Yet here he is skipping it because of how incredibly drained he feels.

It's the middle of the second semester, so much pressure, too much work, no days off; at least none yet. Throw in an insane fast-paced minimum-wage job and an apprenticeship, his life is consumed by work. He normally didn't mind, he needs it to be busy to keep any bad thoughts away but here he is: tired, sore, mentally, and physically exhausted. So here he ditches his last class of the day. The easiest and least important of the day, one he'd have again that Friday. And he's skipping it. All the non-stop work has finally gotten to him and for once he simply wants to lay on the couch in his dorm and eat take-out.

After a fifteen-minute walk, Dirk stands outside his dorm room, the air conditioning in the building on a high blast, that's to be expected by the Florida heat though. He blankly stares at the silver plaque that adorns the top of the fiber wood door. He tries to remember the last time he was here. Most of the time he had slept in his car after work or at the lab, he apprenticed in.

Dirk is suddenly taken to the floor by another college student and his stuff. As he sits up and holds the back of his head he catches sight of something almost astounding. Dark, brown disheveled locks of hair perfectly positioned on the cutest, round yet sculpted tan face. Everything dusted with freckles. Along with a wide goofy expression. Big circular hazel-green eyes that seemed to glimmer with the hallway lights. A true god.

"Bloody hell, I'm so sorry!" The man speaks, his European accent angelic to Dirk's ears.

The man, whom Dirk now recognizes as he regained his mental capacities after taking in the breath-taking image before him, is Jake English. Everybody on campus knows him as the college's best quarterback despite his rather small yet muscular frame. Jake is also known to be a legend with the ladies, Dirk always has wished to be one of those ladies.

Dirk simply stutters an 'It's okay' before helping Jake collects his belongings. They stand-up together, Dirk wishing that their first encounter wasn't so cliche. Dirk notices Jake examine all his belongings, not notice but stare, gawk at the hot man before him. Everyone on campus also knew that Dirk is a homosexual, thanks to an ex-girlfriend, one he should've never gotten with.

Jake glances up at Dirk, being slightly shorter by a foot or so, his brows furrowed together, one partially lifted.

"Something the matter?" He asks Dirk could melt into a puddle at the sound of Jake's voice.

He then snaps back into reality and begins to fumble over his words, something along the lines of, 'You're just incredibly hot, no pretty, no, I mean-' before sighing and hanging his head in shame and defeat. Jake begins to giggle causing Dirk to frown. Good going Strider, you lost your cool and now he thinks you're a weirdo and probably lame. Fuck.

"Sorry" Dirk mumbles as Jake continues to giggle.

Jake then shakes his head. "No, don't be. Pardon me for laughing but that was simply adorable."Dirk spirits slightly lift as a small smile creeps onto his face.