Reflections (Rachel)

[Sasha Adams]

Sasha had only been at Hammel for a few months when the dorm monitors informed her that a new roommate would be moving in with her. She was curious, particularly when they had mentioned that the other girl was in some of the same clubs as her. 

And so on Sunday she had set up in the common room of her dorm, The Grapes of Wrath in one hand and a notebook balanced on her lap. Occasionally she highlighted passages in her book, or jotted down her thoughts about the text in her notebook. 

She was so invested in her book that she actually jumped when the door opened, causing the book to flutter shut. She carefully moved her notebook to one side before leaning down to pick up her book, riffling through the pages until she found the one she wanted. All the while she kept one eye on the door, curious as to whether or not this would be the mysterious new roommate. 

[Rachel Kells]

For once Rachel was genuinely happy. On the inside and on the outside. She was finally getting to move out from her dorm room and away from the plague known as Harmony. Grinning she gripped her bunny under one arm and pulled her clothing suitcases down the hall to her new room. In her other hand was one of her Christmas gifts from her mom, a beautiful purse. Her mom had claimed that her little girl was growing up and needed a grown up girl purse. Rachel loved it if only her mom loved it. She slowly adjusted her outfit as she stood outside the door to the suite.She did want to make a good impression.

First impressions were everything for Rachel. Especially if she was going to be spending all of high school with these people. Smiling her biggest smile she steadied her nerves and opened the door into the suite. She wasn't sure if there was going to be anyone there, and she did know she still had a lot to carry into her room, but she wanted to make sure her clothes at least were put away in the new room.

Rachel glanced around and noticed another girl, who looked kinda similar in age to her on the couch. "Hello!" Rachel was going to say more but she was struggling to get her luggage in through the door. "Sorry about that." Rachel smiled over at the girl as she finally got her luggage into the common room. Setting it out of the way, by the door, and making sure that Dusty was carefully placed on top, she turned and practically spun on her heels. "As I was saying, I'm Rachel, and I'm going to be living in this suite with you."

Grinning she walked over to the short haired girl. "It's nice to meet you."

[Sasha Adams]

Sasha hadn't yet made many friends her age at Hammel. Or, really, any. She'd spent most of her free time with Jesse and thus also with Clement a bit. Of course she loved her brother dearly, and thus Clement by extension, but she was excited by the prospect of another girl to spend time with. 

"Hi!" She placed her book on the couch beside her before holding a hand out to Rachel. "It's nice to meet you, too! I'm Sasha!" 

She peered at Rachel's luggage with unabashed interest. "Oooh! Is that a bunny? Jesse has a bunny!" 

She felt that this was a clear sign that she and her new roommate were going to be good friends. 

"Jesse is my brother," She explained. "His rabbit is named Ty. What's your cutie's name?"

[Rachel Kells]

Rachel was just so happy to be moving away from Harmony that as long as her new roommates weren’t going to be horrible pranksters--or more like the devil spawn that was Harmony--she was pretty sure she was going to be okay with them. Plus, she mainly kept to herself and tried to take up as less space as possible. She smiled over at the girl with the short haircut.

Rachel smiled and took the extended hand with a joyful attitude. “Nice to meet you, Sasha. I already have a better feeling about this suite than my last one.” She wasn’t in any way lying about that. Letting go of the girl’s hand Rachel held her hands behind her back, the way her dad had taught her, standing at attention.

Rachel was a bit taken aback with the girl looked over at her luggage. “Ah, yes. His name is Dusty.” She had gotten him when she was little and couldn’t bear to part with it. No matter it’s age. “Jesse?” Rachel was confused, as she had met someone by that name a long time ago, but she didn’t know exactly where he was now. If she remembered correctly the Jesse she knew had a couple of dogs.

He had seemed a nice enough fellow.

If this was his sister, she had a feeling they could be friends. Rachel walked over and gently picked up her rabbit. “You can see him if you want, but please be careful, he was a gift from my Daddy.” Rachel knew she shouldn’t be thinking about him, but here it went again. Smiling an almost sad smile she held out the stuffed rabbit for her suitemate to look at.

[Sasha Adams]

"Ohhh, I'll be careful," Sasha promised. "Jesse has a real rabbit," She explained as she carefully patted the stuffed bunny on the top of the head. "If my daddy gave me a stuffed animal I don't think I'd let anyone touch it." 

If only her daddy had thought about her enough to give her something; she knew that everything she owned was through his money, but her mother was the one who picked everything out. When was the last time he had stepped foot in a store? Her mother was the one who bought everything. 

"He's cute," She concluded, dropping her hand quickly to indicate that she was done and that Rachel needn't worry. "Do you need any help?" She added, gesturing towards the suitcase.