ANOTHER RAINY DAY | 06
It’s been two days since Nick got arrested and he basically lost Katrina. And from what he’s heard from the guards that it’s also been raining for two days already. The heavens were clearly mourning for his lost as well and even on the day he got released, there was no sunshine to light up his life. Thankfully, with the help for Rob Hudson, Nick was allowed to go home. Who know the current bar owner was almost a lawyer 20 years ago? He didn’t know who to call so he just rang up the bar in hopes that someone he knew would come for him. Once Nick got out, Rob brought him to the hospital to properly bandage all his bruises as the officers only gave him small band aids. Another thing that was taken from him was his license and his motorbike. The school has agreed to confiscate it and Nick wouldn’t be allowed to get his license back unless he attends a three month seminar about drunk driving. He figured that was fair enough and at least, he was not kicked out of the university.
After getting little rest at the hospital, Nick told Rob that he needed to go back to his dorm. Christian has a full schedule that morning so he has time to pack his stuff, remembering how Katrina said she’d have to tell Christian. It’s been two days. Who knows what could’ve happened outside his cell? When he got to the dorm, he saw his bags outside only which he assumed Christian’s way of kicking him out. As he got closer, he saw that his clothes were there but his laptop and other stuff were either broken or ripped apart. Getting his things, he just decided to leave, getting looks from people in the hallway. He could only tell they’ve heard about his betrayal or his arrest. Going to the study hall, Nick got the same looks from people, even hearing some whispers about getting arrested or sleeping with his best friend’s girlfriend. It was all too much for him to take and really, he couldn’t feel like he had anywhere else to go. So, he just went to Rob’s apartment and asked if he could crash in for at least two night, which he was allowed to. Nick didn’t go to any of his classes — again — that day and just rested before he has to meet with a new RA he’s been given.
It was almost 8 in the evening, dark and the rain was heavy. Wearing a school hoodie and jeans, Nick also brought an umbrella as he’d be walking around a lot that night. He’s thought about meeting Katrina all days but remembering what she said and how she looked at him, Nick decided against it. Walking inside the very familiar building, he met up with the RA and he was advised to wait a while. Sitting down the lobby, he now remembered this place when a girl came up to him. “I’m assuming you’re not here for me.” She said and Nick turned to the familiar voice before smiling. “Ahh, I knew I’ve been to this place. What’s up, Rachel?” He asked, getting up to greet the girl with a hug. “You tell me, rockstar. You’ve been the talk of the entire campus for two days, you were missing and now you have bandages all over you. What are you doing here?” She asked, Nick turning to the RA who was still busy trying to make room arrangements. “Yeah, I’m trying to find a new place to stay and I was directed here.” Rachel nodded, getting an idea. “Hey, you should room in with me. My roommate just left two days ago so there’s a vacant spot in the dorm. I mean, if that’s okay with you?” She asked and Nick’s face lit up a little for the first time in a while. Guess it’s best to room with someone he knew. “Yeah, sure. That’d be awesome. I mean, if that’s cool with you.” He asked, wondering if she’d be fine rooming with a guy. Rachel rolled her eyes at him and shook her head before giggling. “Of course. Come on. Let’s get you your room.” She said, assisting Nick to inform the RA about the arrangement they’ve made. Once it was settled, Rachel invited him up to the room to chat and all but Nick wasn’t really feeling sharing so much tonight. Instead, he said he’ll drop by in the morning as he’s headed back to Hudson’s for some drinks. Walking out, he noticed it wasn’t raining as much anymore so he didn’t use his umbrella anymore.
