The space between us

CaliforniaDreams

It was officially 2 more days before Jordan moved to California, and he finally got to discuss with Rachel about their relationship, both agreeing to keep dating regardless of the distance between them. They were skeptical at first, knowing the last time they were away from each other, they both had an affair. Jordan with Rachel's high school bestie Addison , and Rachel, the school's jock and captain of the football team, but that was way back in high school, they were willing to put the past behind them and move on. Plus they'd never been so in love, nothing could possibly go wrong, they imagined. Jordan was packed, he had his neighbors and some few friends over, who had come to see him off. Mrs Bartel stopped him as he reached for the door. He knew he was about to get a lecture about what to do and what not to. Usually he would sigh and listen, but he didn't mind it this time though. He will be gone for a while before he gets to see her again. "I want you to take care of yourself, you're going to college for a reason, focus on that, and if you ever need to be around family, your aunt Shanice wouldn't mind having you drop by sometimes. You ever need anything, don't be afraid to call, okay son? Mrs Bartel said to Jordan. "Yes Mum, I hear you" He smiled as he grabbed the door to exit . "Love you son," Mrs Bartel exclaimed. Jordan, embarrassed, knew he had to say it back, and the words came out gently from his mouth, in opposition to how his mum said it. Dave gave him a ride to JFK(John F. Kennedy airport) alongside Tyrese who left for Arizona, three days later. They kept Jordan company long enough to catch his flight, and gave him a heartfelt hug as soon as he had to go. "So this is it gang, u really going to LA huh?" Ty said." Yeah....., "Jordan said stretching the word out to vibrate from his mouth. " But we could always meet up, you're going to Phoenix in what like ... Four,.. three days? Or maybe back here in New York. We'll be back soon enough. " David, can u please try to check on my moms, with me gone, she's going to be a little bit bored," Jordan said. "I got you, anytime I'm free, I'll stop by, take care of yourself Homie, lock in, college ain't easy, that's why I dropped out, Dave said. " Yeah, to pursue a career in rap right?, and how's that working out for you buddy, ty said Jokingly. " Don't listen to this asshole, he doesn't know any better, I've heard some of your s**t, they're pretty cool, it's going to work out. Trust! Jordan said trying to reassure him," I have to go now guys, I'mma be back soon, promise," Jordan said. " nigga get over," Dave said, before proceeding to dab him up, Tyrese gave him one too, before he headed to catch his flight.

Immediately he got on the plane, he put on his headphones and rocked an entire album of 22Gz. He liked him as an artiste mostly because he was from New York, his dad, Mr Johnson, played a lot of NOTORIOUS BIG when he was growing up, and his childhood was sculpted on rap. It was the purest form of art as described by him. He pulled out a Nintendo Switch to pass more time away, and for the most part , barely any time was exhausted, and he still had a few hours before arrived, yet he was already tired. He dropped the switch and took out his computer to watch a film, an hour into the movie, and he was already dozing off. He then also put down the computer and decided to take a nap. Once he woke up, he was already in California awaiting landing at LAX. Turns out the sleep was what he needed to while away time and the activities he initially involved himself had little to no contribution in hastening his travels .

This was his second time being in California and first in LA. The only time being in the state was when his mum took him and Naomi to San Francisco to visit family when he was nine years old.

He arrived on campus looking dashing as ever, his headphones placed around his neck, wearing his hood and baggy jeans with a pair of Jordans, which is Ironically his favorite sneakers, a backpack and his luggage which he held in his left hand. Dressing was one of his strengths. He knew how to dress well, and he'd received at least a thousand compliments for it, and Rachel topped the list of his favorite admirers. She always told him that his drip was what initially attracted her to him. When he arrived at his designated dorm , two of his roommates were already there, unpacking and getting settled in. It was like a whirlwind of activities, meeting his roommates and trying to get acquainted with the new surroundings, which can be both thrilling and overwhelming. He noticed that he was getting awkward glances from them at first and decided to break the ice. I'm Jordan, I believe we're roommates. Yeah, yeah, I'm Isaac. Isaac is an American-born, Korean. He didn't look very Asian and was usually mistaken for being mixed, even though both his parents were Korean immigrants in the country. He was tall, with a muscly physique, a buzz cut which isn't really a haircut associated with a Korean. The other guy, introduced himself as Liam. He had a porcelain-like complexion that seemed almost translucent in the right light. His height was very similar to Isaac's and so was his physique, but he had a broader chest. What about the fourth guy? Travis, is it? Jordan asked, he's not here yet. Liam replied, they phoned in, and they said he'd be coming later than expected, something came up. Oh, Jordan uttered. "Really?" Isaac tried to get confirmation, oblivious of the information Liam had just passed to Jordan. "Yep," Liam said as he turned to reach for the door to make an exit. Isaac subsequently followed, and Jordan sat on his bed to unpack whilst reaching for his phone to call his mother to tell her he had safely arrived on campus. Soon after that phone call ended , he instinctively thought about calling Rachel but had that postponed until later in the evening and swiftly got back to unpacking.