BLACK WATER
By Dark Willow
Date: August 15, 2024
Ch. 26LUNCH TIME


"Raveline, you really can't help yourself, Huh? You should be more patience from being provoked by Linda's actions.Honestly, I've prepared myself to receive punishment, if the senior was angry," said Amelie in a tone of protest. I smiled a little at her protest. "I don't like to see injustice, Amelie. Moreover, that fake actress clearly took the ribbon that was yours." Amelie spontaneous chuckled at my answer.

While still enjoying lunch on the table in the campus cafeteria room, my gaze was fixed on Amelie who was also eating her lunch. That afternoon, all induction week participants received lunch rations with a different menu from the usual food menu I ate alone. There is a taco bar with a wide selection of fillings such as beef, chicken, beans, cheese, salsa, and guacamole.

There are several hot soup options that look appetizing, chicken noodle soup, tomato soup, clam chowder, all available as snack options. I also take some desserts. This afternoon, the dessert menu provided some cookies, brownies, fresh fruit, yogurt and chocolate pudding in a small cup. I took a glass of mineral water and pieces of fresh fruit, there were melons and watermelons. I have to admit, today's meal was delicious. Or maybe, because it's my first time enjoying lunch with new friends, so it feels more delicious. It seems that the latter reason makes more sense. Eating together is better than eating alone.

After enjoying lunch in the campus cafeteria, Amelie and I decided to find a seat around the campus park.

Amelie patted her already full stomach. "I'm full, El. Fortunately, after this lunch time there is still time for us for take some rest, " she said, glancing at his watch.

"What are you doing, Mel? Are you want to Take a nap?"I asked seductively. Amelie laughed a little. "How can you, El? It feels a bit stressful if I'm desperate to take a nap like you suggested, " she said while patting my shoulder with excitement.

"Yes, because you yawn back and forth like that. Makes me think that you're actually sleepy after lunch," I said with a laugh. I'm not done talking yet, Amelie is yawning again. "Look, right ... Looks like you're really sleepy. It's there, just sleep. I'll be on guard, if any senior comes here, I'll wake you up," I offered Amelie.

"Are you sure, El? Is it okay?"Amelie tried to make sure again. I nodded. "Yes, it is. Just go to sleep, i think 15 minutes is also valuable."

Finally Amelie obeyed. She immediately put her face on the table. We did choose to sit in the shade of shady trees around the campus park. It was only natural that Amelie repeatedly yawned, the fresh air plus the breeze did make anyone tempted to close their eyes.

In less than five minutes, I could hear a soft snore from Amelie. It looks like she really can't stand the sleepiness.

While observing the situation, I stared at the crowd of freshmen from other majors. They seemed to be having a great time talking, some even still enjoying a light snack while sitting down to rest like me and Amelie.

"Hi, Raveline."From behind there was someone saying hello, I almost woke Amelie up thinking it was a senior voice. However, it turned out that I was wrong, it was the voice of my tentmate and Amelie. That sweet girl with rabbit teeth, I read the sign hanging on her chest, Alexa. She took the same major with Linda, this morning, she was clearly affected by Linda's words. I came to think that she must also hate me and Amelie.

"Yes?"I looked at her who was standing with a bag of potato chips.

"May I sit there?"Alexa asked hesitantly. While pointing towards the empty bench next to me.

I quickly nodded and smiled. "Of course you can, please sit down. This place belongs to the campus, anyone is free to sit here."

Alexa smiled, then immediately put down her potato chips and sat down next to me.

"This morning... I want to say that I'm so sorry, I feel bad for you both. Actually, I don't want to listen to Linda either, it's just that..."

"It's okay, I understand your position. Um, have you had lunch?"I asked curiously.

Alexa starts unwrapping her potato chips. "Oh, I did, but I didn't have much to eat, I was late for my senior assignment, so I'm still a little hungry," she replied as she ate her potato chips. "Fortunately there is still an hour left, so you can relax. Want some?"Alexa offered her potato chips. I smiled as I shook my head quickly. My stomach feels so full.

"Hmm, if you know there's an hour left, I think I want to sleep again," said Amelie, who seemed to have just woken up, rubbing her eyes.

"You woke up because of me?"Alexa, who is enjoying potato chips, looks guilty. Amelie hurriedly laughed. "Eh ... not really. "I only slept for 15 minutes," Amelie said, pointing at me. "Just ask Raveline ... Isn't it, El?"

I nodded in agreement with Amelie's words "it's no big deal Alexa, just continue eating. Amelie did intend to sleep only 15 minutes, really."

Alexa smiled and started eating her potato chips again. "By the way. I'm so impressed with you Raveline. You're very brave. I had no idea you had such a brilliant idea to put a mark on that ribbon!" Alexa sounds earnestly praise.

Amelie suddenly burst out laughing. "Look. It turns out that I'm not the only one who's fascinated by you."

When heard Amelie talk like that Alexa responded. "Have you two been friends for a long time?"

Amelie laughed again. "You definitely won't believe it. Raveline and I were good friends not long ago. I got along with Raveline at the freshman introductions event at the beginning of last month."

"Waw! Really? But you two look like you've been best friends for a long time." Alexa look unbelievable with Amelie word.

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