Jarrett sat down at his desk, relieved that the first day of classes had ended. He looked over the left-side, his side, of his dorm room. His bed was neatly made. His books and some food products were carefully spaced on the shelves above. His desk was clear except for his laptop. He had gotten some paper from the floor's resident assistant to cover his bulletin board. So far he had posted his class schedule and a calendar.
Then, Jarrett looked over to AJ's side of the room. His bed was unmade; just a top sheet was crumbled at its foot. The shelves were somehow already littered with items, as well as his desk. It wasn't quite what Jarrett had expected, but as long as his roommate kept to his side of the room, he wasn't too worried.
It wasn't long before AJ came back from his last class of the day.
"It--," AJ emphasized, "is -- so --HOT!"
Jarrett laughed, his bright white teeth where highlighted by his smooth, black skin. One thing the dorms lacked was air conditioning.
Jarrett also considered AJ's build probably didn't help. While Jarrett was fairly thin and average height, AJ was a little taller, and definitely thicker, like a rugby player.
By the time Jarrett looked over at AJ, he was already stripping.
"It is SO hot," AJ underscored. AJ's shirt was already on the floor and his pants were next to follow.
Jarrett looked away startled at the fact AJ was not wearing any underwear.
AJ turned his head towards Jarrett, "Don't let my ass stop you from your work."
Jarrett looked back, making eye contact, somehow AJ always seemed playful.
"It's just so pale," Jarrett defended.
"Hey," AJ said, almost serious, "That's not fair -- I'm white."
Jarrett couldn't help but laugh, as AJ jumped on to his bed and sprawled out. His open legs exposing his limp dick and well-hung sack.
"Dude," Jarrett said as if to alert AJ of the obvious.
Glancing up at the ceiling, AJ countered with, "It's so hot!"
"It's eighty-two," Jarrett informed, "It's not that bad."
"Maybe not in Africa," AJ commented gleefully.
Jarrett laughed, "Whatever."
****
Jarrett had continued to do some school work, while AJ did some reading, still lying on his bed. After a while, AJ got up and said, "Dinner."
Jarrett looked up briefly before looking back to the paragraph he was working on.
"You're coming," AJ notified.
"Oh," Jarrett said, kind of glad AJ had insisted. AJ threw on a pair of gym shorts and a t-shirt. He was putting on his shoes, when Jarrett interrupted, "You're not going to wear anything under the shorts?"
AJ looked up, "It -- is --"
Jarrett interrupted, "so hot, I got it." And with a smile, the two went to dinner.
***
At dinner, AJ and Jarrett talked about their families and then about high school.
"Are you two still dating?" Jarrett asked about AJ's prom date.
"No," AJ responded, "We knew we were going to separate colleges...I don't think either of us wanted a long distance relationship. How about you?"
"Well," Jarrett paused, "She was more of a friend...I mean we went as friends."
"So," AJ continued, as he scooped up another spoon-full of mashed potatoes, "she couldn't help a guy out a little on his prom night?"
Jarrett let out an uneasy laugh. Then he took a deep breath, "I wasn't too interested in that, since I'm gay."
AJ looked up, and yet continued eating, "Gay? Are you sure?"
Jarrett just starred, unsure if AJ was joking.
"You don't seem very gay," AJ added.
Jarrett smiled, "Yeah, I'm pretty sure."
"If you're making this up, so that I'll wear underwear in the dorm, it's not going to work," AJ informed, "remember, the first time we met you said I could do whatever I want on my side of the room."
Jarrett had to laugh. "I'm not making it up. But I think I am regretting ever saying that."
AJ smiled as he ate.
***
Jarrett read over the lab instructions...apparently college Chem was a little bit tougher than high school.
"This is impossible," his lap partner, Justin chimed in.
Jarrett glanced over at him. Justin was tall and lanky; he was a skater-type. "It will be okay," Jarrett coaxed, "lets just go through it step-by-step."
"Man," Justin complained, "I don't get any of this."
After 40 minutes of trying to get Justin on board, Jarrett gave in.
"Actually, it looks about done," Jarrett began, "I can finish it up."
"Thank God," Justin sighed, "That was painful." And off he went.
Jarrett finished up the last reaction, and bent down to scribble some notes. When he stood up, a pretty blond girl was smiling at him.
"Hi, I'm Courtney," she offered.
"I'm Jarrett."
"I know this is a little weird, but is that your notebook?" She asked, pointing to a blue notebook next to him.
"Yeah," Jarrett confirmed.
Courtney opened it up to the only entry, notes from their first lecture.
"I sat behind you in lecture," Courtney began, looking over the notes. "I couldn't help but notice your notes. I can't believe how well you can summarize during the lecture. I always have to go back to my dorm and re-write."
Jarrett smiled. He had gotten compliments on his notes from teachers in high school, but never like this, and never from a student.
"And these little descriptions of what the professor emphasizes...these are great," Courtney continued.
"Yeah, my side notes," Jarrett added.
"Side notes?" Courtney smiled, "You have a name for them?"
Jarrett laughed, "Yeah."