The Wanderers Beginning: The Wanderers, Reborn, & Unforgiven by Jessica Miller Page A

“Well, after I talked to my mom, she called yours and told her what happened. So your mom instantly called the school to make sure you weren’t having any problems.”
                  “Of course,” I said rolling my eyes.
                  “That’s when we found out you were never assigned a roommate and since I didn’t have a place to stay…voila`.”
                  “So you’re my roommate?” I said, a big smile dancing on my lips.
                  “Yep.”
                  “Ah!” We both screamed jumping up and down.
                  The man who was carrying in the boxes stood in the doorway waiting for his next instructions. “I think that’s it. Thanks Bob,” Josie said slapping him on the shoulder and handing him a big fat tip. He nodded and closed the door behind him.
                  Josie and I proceeded to scream again while jumping up and down and falling on our beds. “How perfect is this?” Josie gleamed.
                  “I know, and since you’re here; I need help putting this desk together.”
                  “Please, that’s what hot young freshman are for. Besides, now that we know we’re roommates we can go out and explore.” She yanked me off the bed and out the door, barely giving me enough time to grab my purse.
                  We walked down the hall passing kids settling in or saying goodbye to their parents. A tall, rugged, good looking guy, wearing only a towel passed us and Josie said, “I really think I’m going to like college.”
                  Our dorm was coed, which was one of the primary reasons Josie picked this place, so she says. I knew it was because she didn’t want to go to a new school without me.
                  Our room was located on the second floor. Instead of the elevator, we took the two flights of stairs to the lobby.
                  Once outside, we stood for a moment and debated which way to go. There was so much activity and plenty to check out. They had booths set up everywhere to sign up for clubs or charities. Others were fraternities or sororities trying to get you to join and each and every one had a flyer or pamphlet. There were even protestors, speaking about wildlife or the depletion of our natural resources. Josie and I only made it about ten feet before our hands were full of colorful papers of endless information and invites.
                  We strolled along the campus taking in the sites. We eventually found the book store and I told Josie I wanted to pick up my books. After spending two hours of touring the campus and not being able to walk anymore, we made our way back to our dorm. “So what do you want to do now?” Josie asked.
                  “How about rest for a little, then finish unpacking.”
                  “Ugh, I hate unpacking. I should have had Bob stay and do it for me.”
                  I laughed and checked my cell phone to see I had three missed calls from my mom and one from Dean. I had left it in my room by accident while we went out to explore. “Crap, I forgot to call my mom. She’s probably freaking out.” I called my voice mail to listen to my messages.
                  “Hi Ella its mom, just want to make sure you arrived okay and everything is alright. Call me as soon as you get in, love ya.”
                  The second message was my mom again.
                  “Hey honey, Jade just called me and told me what happened to Josie. I hope you aren’t having any issues and why haven’t you called yet? Please call me so I know you’re okay.”
                  And the third was from Dean
                  “Christ Ella, would you please call mom back. She’s threatening to make me drive there to check on you and I do not have time for your