NORTHERN DOWNPOUR

I’m not sure how I’m going to make it through this many days in a row around our lovely classmates. I think I might be the only one who has zero complaints as far as roommates go. Are you not getting along with yours?

I’m half tempted to just skip school for half this upcoming week, simply to get some peace and quiet. Man, you got off easy. Eh, I’m rooming with two people that literally couldn’t be any more different from me. Which is fine, I suppose. It’s just a little uncomfortable. I’ve been trying to avoid them as much as possible. My antisocial personality is coming in handy here.

It’s what I look forward to the most after five whole days dealing with school, homework, and idiot classmates. Too bad this trip makes it impossible to even get away from that. At least my roommates didn’t snore. Good luck with that.

Right? It’s a necessary reprieve. I know if I can’t recharge my batteries, I can’t even function correctly. I never want to spend this much time with everyone at school again. It’s a total circus. Lucky. Do you get along with your roommates? At least one of us should be enjoying this trip as much as humanly possible.

Well, now that’s just common sense. You’re always the picture of cool. I’d love to see you actually look silly for a change.

Definitely, I’m in serious need of some peace and quiet. I can’t think of a better place to go to right now. Really? That’s too bad. You might end up liking the outdoors though. Quite flimsy but I’m sure other people have the same take as you. I never met those guys before but maybe it won’t be so bad? I’m partially dreading my assignment. My plan is to stay out as late as possible so I’ll have less time to stick around my bunk.

Not going to happen, Edwards. Ever.

I hate to break it to you but you’re fresh out of luck. You’re only saying that so I’ll cave and you can get a good laugh. At my expense, no less. Just a teensy bit but you’ll survive. Oh yeah? I’ll be sure to keep that in mind.

Oh, yes. I’m actually really looking forward to it. I haven’t been camping in ages and I could certainly do with a break from around here. All in all, the timing is pretty perfect. How about you? Excited to become one with nature?

I’m pretty sure you’d be doing the same, if I offered up the hilarity. Go right ahead.

That, my friend, is called being an introvert and there is nothing wrong with that. Not all people are built to be on the go 24/7. That has nothing to do with laziness – it’s just how you are. Self care is important.

The epitome of an introvert, yes. Huh, I wasn’t expecting that kind of reply from you. I’m pleasantly surprised, though. I like your take on it.

I can and I will blame you for it. Should I invest in a bright red nose and over-sized shoes? Maybe even a silly hat? Would that finish the look? It’s taking some time to decode you entirely but some things are clearer than others– this being one of them. Change isn’t always so bad. Hmm, I don’t know… But that’s true. You’d get overthrown and thus, the rise and fall of Elijah Goldsworthy would be complete.

Yes, I’d like that. You’d pull them all off. You’re sounding maniacal about this, jeez. And full name treatment, at that. I just happen to like it coming from you.

Okay, whatever. So it went over my head too because I’m not a disgusting perv. It’s literally no different. I was just trying to do something good for my school. I’m so not doing that.

If you’re implying that I’m a disgusting perv, I won’t bother trying to argue with you on the fact. You won’t let me win anyway. Who cares what I think? If I’m really as unimportant to you as you say, then brush my comments off. Whatever I say can only offend you if you let it.

You and I may very well just be different in that regard. I’m always on the go. It’s nice to meet you, Eli. I’m Katie. 

That’s a bet I would take because after a few cups of peppermint tea, I am finally starting to feel human again. Let’s just hope that this caffeine wears off for the both of us.

I’m getting that impression. I don’t know how you do it. I can only stomach being productive for a while before I feel the need to shut out the world. I’m sure that translates as lazy to you, if you’re really so on top of things. Likewise.

Ah, there you go. I’m not optimistic for it, but at least one of us lucked out.

I just don’t think it’s fair for you to say that. You’re basically calling me stupid for not knowing something yet to someone else it’s totally adorable. That’s quite the double standard. No! I don’t! 

You’re putting words in my mouth. I never called you stupid, and I never said Clare was adorable for not catching on. I just said she’s innocent. It went over her head. Since you’re the one making this entire club, I would have thought you’d have realized by now how hilarious the title is. You’re taking everything way too personally, Bhandari.

I’m hardly a court jester or a clown so I’m going to say no to this. I’m not here to amuse you, sir. Call me painfully optimistic but I would hope that it would get you to reconsider, even if it’s only for a moment. Though, knowing you, I’m sure you’d get drunk with power. Believe me, I’ve been learning that as your editor. You’re very adamant about the way you see things.

It just so happens that you’re quite good at it. You can’t blame me for enjoying that. Ah, you know me so well already. I loathe change, especially when I have to put a lot of effort into it. I don’t think I’d become a dictator or anything too tyrannical though. And if I did, I’d probably get booted out of the club quickly.

Unfortunately sarcasm doesn’t translate well via internet. But yes, I do. If I could inject it into my bloodstream, I would. 24 hours in a day is simply not enough time.

I suppose this is an interesting way to officially make acquaintances though. We wait to see which happens first: you fall asleep or I eventually stop feeling like death. 

Trust me, it does, I was only making a joke. That’s intense. I can’t even say I’d go to that length. If you ever make it happen, let me know how that turns out.

I can’t say it happens like this every day. I’m Eli, by the way. If you’ve tracked down any of that peppermint you were searching for, then you might just end up feeling well before I crash. That’s my bet.

Well, isn’t that what a blog is supposed to be for? Now you all can find out my most deep, innermost secrets.

Wired for sound unfortunately. I think I’m going to start raiding my kitchen for all things peppermint. I’d be more than happy to keep you posted, if you’d like.

That candid, huh? Suddenly the dashboard just got a hell of a lot more interesting. Here I was thinking it’d be another mundane night.

Now that I’m invested, you must. I’m on the edge of my seat. Do you usually rely on coffee to get through the day? I’m guilty of it myself, which is probably why I won’t be crashing until much later.

Wow, I’m sorry for trying to make an effort. Excuse me – I’m just as innocent as her.

I literally couldn’t care less about how innocent you are, or aren’t. You have a lot to prove to people, don’t you?