Chapter 49

"It might be hard to believe, but some of us choose not to participate in the usual "Thirsty Thursday" festivities," I joked, "it's shocking, I know," I finished with a giggle. "You're one of those goody-goody types, aren't you?" he questioned with elevated brows. I shrugged my shoulders casually. "What's your major? I don't think I've ever seen you around campus before, so we must not have classes that are in or around the same buildings," I noted. "Yeah, I'm actually new. I just transferred from NYU to get away from my batshit crazy dad. I never really wanted to attend college in New York, but it's where he went so, naturally, it's where he wanted me to go, too. It didn't help that I'm gayer than a three-dollar bill, either. My dad's the most traditional guy I know," he said. I nodded, understanding where he was coming from with his impaired relationship with his father. "I know exactly where you're coming from," I murmured.