Dating

Why does your life always seem to be so complicated especially when boys come into the mix, Sophie? This semester you want to keep things as uncomplicated as possible. Especially when it comes to dating and all the drama that comes with that. [[Are you ready? -> first day of class]]

You finally make into the brown bricked building with white pillars and escape the brutal cold. Entering the 200 person lecture room, you rub your hands together to bring warmth back into them. You find your way to the third row from the front of the classroom, and try to sit as center as possible. After taking off your many layers of outerwear and your backpack and getting out your class materials, you hear a husky voice. (set: $name to 1) "Hey. Can I sit here?" [["Yeah." -> uninterested]] you say and quickly go back to collecting you class materials. [["Sure!" -> friendly]] you say with a smile [["Totally." -> interested]] you say flustered and blushing.

Class drags on and you pay no attention to the guy who decided to sit next to you when there were still many other free spaces in the row for him to sit. Once class is over, you pack up your stuff and usher out of class not giving him another thought. He sits next to you in that class for the rest of the week, still avoiding the other empty seats. He hasn't said anything to you, but you occasionally catch him staring at you. At end of the last class of the week, you finally hear his husky voice again. (if: $name is 0)["Hey, I'm Cameron by the way. I never caught your name." "Sophie."] "I was wondering if we could study together this weekend for our quiz next week. You down? [["Um, sure." -> study date]] [["I can't." -> next weeks]]

"Hi, I'm Cameron by the way." he says, swinging his backpack off his shoulder and on to the floor. He takes a seat next you. [["Sophie" you say kindly -> class]] [[You simply nod and focus on the front of class -> uninterested]]

The guy flashes a small yet quick smile before taking the seat next to you. You take in his appearance: 6'0, fair skinned, and dark brown shaggy hair. He is sporting black skinny with a white V-neck tee. You kind of find him attractive. You sit there waiting for class to start, knowing that you should keep your mind focused on school. "I'm Cameron by the way, but you can call me Cam." "I'm Sophie." "I heard this class can get kind of difficult. We should study together some time." [["Yeah, that sounds like a good idea." -> study date]] you say with a smile.

You guys exchange numbers before class ends, and you make your way back into the cold. (set: $date to (either: 1, 2)) Saturday comes around, and you get a text from Cam. Cam: Hey You: Hey Cam: Want to meet up to study tonight? You: Sure Cam: Where do you want to meet up? [[Sophie: You can come to my dorm if you want -> study date dorm]] [[Sophie: Library is always open -> study date lib]] (if: $date is 1)[[[Sophie: Wherever is fine by me -> study date dorm]]](if: $date is 2)[[[Sophie: Wherever is fine by me -> study date his]]]

The next few weeks pass, and Cam has found somewhere else to sit with and another girl to hit on. One that will actually give him the time of day. However, you don't let it get to you. You have school to worry about that you don't even have time to worry about boys at the moment. (set: $Cam to -1) [[Continue. -> party]]

Class goes on, and you try to keep up with the material being thrown at you. You let out a sigh of relief once the professor finishes and hear a small chuckle come from Cam. "A lot of information, huh?" he chuckles. "Yeah, definitely." you say while packing up your stuff. "We should definitely study together some time." [["Yeah, that sounds great!" -> study date]]

You go downstairs to you dorm lobby to let him in around 8. He is sporting dark denim skinny jeans and a long sleeve plaid shirt underneath his jacket. You lead him up to your dorm room where your notes and textbook are sprawled across the floor. (set: $date to 0) [[You guys get comfortable and begin to study. -> study]]

You meet Cameron in front of McKeldin library and luckily find a spot on the second floor to study. You both bring out your notes and begin to go over [[them -> study]]. (set: $date to 1)

You make the trek all the way to his dorm, immediately regretting the decision to be so passive on where we should study. Luckily you are able to tailgate in and able to wait in the lobby as opposed to the cold. He comes down and lets you up to his room. You take a seat on his bed facing his desk where he sits down. You pull out your stuff to start [[studying -> study]]. (set: $date to 1)

A couple hours later... "Wow, so much information." you exasperate. "Yeah, I think I need a break. Or I may be done for the night." he says. [["Yeah, lets take a break for a bit." -> getting to know]] [["Yeah, I don't think I can study anymore. I should probably call it a night." -> fork in the road]]

You guys end up spending the next hour talking about everything and anything. You learn that he loves music and can play the guitar. He is from New York, but not New York City, the very northern part instead, and he is really into photography. You notice it getting late. [[You decide to that you it is time to call it a night -> fork in the road]] [[You want to keep hanging out -> moment of truth]]

(if: $date is 1)["I can walk you back if you want" Cam offers.](if: $date is 0)["Studying was nice. We should hang out again some time" Cam says] (if: $date is 1)[[["Yeah, that would be nice." -> walking]] [["No, I'll be okay." -> moment of truth]]] (if: $date is 0)[[["Yeah, maybe." -> moment of truth]] [["We definitely should." you say with a smile -> moment of truth]]]

The air suddenly changes and neither of you are talking anymore. Cameron stares down at you and leans in for a kiss. [[You kiss him -> kiss]] [[You diss him -> diss]]

You finally get in front of you dorm. "Thank you so much." you say. "No problem." [[Continue -> moment of truth]]

Cam pulls away with a smile on his face. "I guess I'll see you Monday." He says before ending the night. [["Yeah." you say with a smile -> next week]] [["I shouldn't have let you kiss me." she says, realizing it was a mistake and ending the night. -> next weeks]]

You turn your head away, leaving his lips to contact only the air. [["Sorry." -> next weeks]] is all you mutter before ending the night.

You see Cam again next week, every day in class, and every day in class, he sits next you. He definitely has been serving as a force of distraction, but he makes you laugh, so you don't really mind much. However, you guys haven't hung out at all outside of class since the kiss. As the next couple of weeks pass, he has been texting you less and less, and even though he has still been sitting next to you in class, you guys don't exchange many words anymore. (set: $Cam to 0) You're starting to think he's not as interested as he came off to be. You decide to: [[take matters into your own hands -> second date]] [[let it go -> party]]

Friday night comes around, and you just need a break from school. Your friends let you know about a party in one of the frat houses of campus, Sigma Kappa something. Why not go? Everyone needs a break once in awhile. You catch the bus with your friends Ava and Violet over to the house. The place is hot and sweaty with too many bodies compared to the amount of space available. You grab yourself a drink and hug the wall for a little bit until someone bumps into your arm, knocking the drink out of you. "Damn it!" a strange voice shouts, "I'm sorry. Do you want me to get you another?" [["Don't worry about it." -> flirt]]

You: Hey, we haven't hung out in a while Cam: Yeah, sorry. I've been kinda focused on school and everything You: Are you busy Friday night? I was thinking we could do something Cam: Uh, I'm not sure. Can I get back to you? You: Uh, don't worry about it. Maybe some other time You don't have time to wait around for someone. You make plans of you own for [[Friday night. -> party]]

"Are you sure? It's really no problem." the guy asks again. "No, I'm really okay. I shouldn't even be drinking." you say as you notice your friends getting trashed. "You want some company against that wall?" [["I'm really fine." -> Drew]] [["Go for it." -> Drew]]

"Well, I'm Drew. And you would be?" [["I'm Sophie." -> flattering Drew]] [["I'm uninterested." -> persistent Drew]]

"Wow. A pretty name for a pretty girl." he says, flashing his smile. [[You roll eyes and stare ahead at the dance floor. -> persistent Drew]] [["Thanks." you say slightly blushing. -> blushing]] [["Cheesy, don't you think?" you say with a chuckle -> cheesy]]

(set: $DateType to "Dinner") "Ouch! That is a dagger to the heart. It may take some time to heal from that." he says, faking as if he was hurt. "You really shouldn't shut down a guy so abruptly." "I'm sorry." you say dryly. "You could make it up to me with dinner some time." "I think I'll pass." "What if I make it up to you by taking you to dinner and proving I'm someone worth having interest in?" "I don't really think that makes it up to me." "It does for me spilling your drink. I spilled your drink, and in turn, I buy you dinner. Seems fair, right?" "You really don't give up, do you?" "Not without getting a fighting chance." You let out an exasperated sigh. [["Fine." -> end of night]] [["I should go." -> lunch instead]]

(set:$DateType to "Dinner") "It is the truth." he says. You just smile. "I should really make it up to you for spilling your drink. Let me buy you dinner some time." [["Sure, why not?" you say. -> end of night]] [["There's really no need." -> lunch instead]]

"At least I got a laugh out of you." he says with a smile. (set: $DateType to "Dinner") You chuckle to yourself and shake your head. "There's another! I could keep this up all night." But instead, you guys just end up talking about school and life. You learn Drew is a member of the frat whose house you are standing it and studying finance with a passion for music and lacrosse and very unsure about his post college path. In the midst of the conversation, you see your friends need to get back. "I have to head back." you say. "Can I text you sometime? I would like to make it up to you for the drink." [["Sure." -> end of night]] [["Sorry, I have to go." -> rejection]]

"Great! You won't regret it." he gushes. You give him your number quickly before gathering Ava and Violet and getting out of there. [[Continue -> Sunday]]

"How about lunch instead? Give a guy a chance." he pleads. (set: $DateType to "Lunch") [["Fine, okay." -> end of night]] [["Sorry, just no." -> rejection]]

"Are you sure?" he says one last time. "Positive. I have to go." you say and leave the party with Ava and Violet. [[End -> Single End]]

(if: $DateType is "Dinner")[(set: $time to 7)](if:$DateType is "Lunch")[(set: $time to 1)]Drew: Great! We can meet at Adele's at $time? You: Fine with me Drew: Cool, see you then (if: $Cam is -1)[[[Continue -> actual date]]](if: $Cam is 0)[[[Continue -> Monday]]]

Drew: You're not really going to bail on me, are you? [[You: No. I'm free Wednesday -> date night]] [[You: I really don't have time -> reject]]

Weekend ends, and classes start up again. You get to your first class and sit in your regular seat, waiting for lecture to begin. "Hey." you hear from a familiar husky voice. You look up to see Cam, surprised that he is initiating conversation for the first time in weeks. "Hey." you respond. He takes his usual seat next to you. "Sorry, about the last few weeks. I've been really busy dealing with things." "Don't worry about it." "Can I take you up on your offer to hang out again?" [["Um, yeah, sure" you say. -> another chance]] [["I'm actually really swamped" you lie. -> moving on]]

Drew: It's okay. Maybe some other time.. You: Yeah. (if: $Cam is -1)[[[Continue -> Single End]]](if: $Cam is 0)[[[Continue -> Monday]]]

"Cool. I'll text you." he says. "Sounds good." [[Continue -> actual date]]

"I understand. Maybe some other time." he says. "Yeah." [[Continue -> actual date]]

Wednesday finally rolls around, and you wait in front of Adele's for Drew. He shows up 10 minutes later. "Hey, sorry. I got caught up in something." he says as he goes in to give me a hug. "No worries." "You look nice." he says with a smile as you guys walk inside and make a reservation. "Thanks." $DateType goes well. You guys really get to know each other more, and he seems nice. [[Continue -> actual date 2]]

You guys walk out of Adele's. "I had a good time. We should definitely do this again sometime." [["Yeah...maybe..." -> hug]] [["Definitely." -> hug and kiss]]

"I'll talk to you soon." he says and hugs you. (if: $Cam is -1)[[[Continue -> alt end]]](if: $Cam is 0)[[[Continue -> Cam]]]

As your date ends, your phone vibrates. Cam: Hey, are you free to hang out this weekend? [[Continue -> end]]

He gives a hug and leaves a kiss on your cheek. "I'll talk to you soon" he says smiling before leaving. (if: $Cam is -1)[[[Continue -> alt end]]](if: $Cam is 0)[[[Continue -> Cam]]]

You can feel your life getting just as complicated as you wanted to avoid. You have two guys vying for your time and attention as well as school to focus on. It is time to make a choice. Would you rather continue on with [[Drew -> Drew End]], give [[Cam -> Cam End]] another chance, or just end both situations with both guys and get back to focusing on [[yourself and your future -> Single End]]?

You want to see where things will go with Drew. He's given off nothing but good vibes so far. Hopefully, things keep going well...

Every one deserves a second chance, you believe. So time to give him one.

Boys come with nothing but drama and complications at the moment. You would rather put all your energy into school, organization, and yourself. You'll think about relationships when you have time for it.

Do you want to take the risk and continue on with [[Drew -> Drew End]] or get back to focusing on [[yourself, school, and your future -> Single End]]?

The next day you get a text from an unrecognizable number. ----: Hey, it's Drew from last night You: Oh hey Drew: How are you? I was serious about making it up to you. When are you free? [[You: Wednesday is fine by me -> date night]] [[You: It is really fine. -> insistence]]