October 3

Gathering Space

On every floor of the GSU dorms there is a space for the residents and their guests to hang out and socialize. Take the elevator up to the tenth floor, step out and to the right is a double-doorway leading to the gathering area. Hallways leading either direction to the dorm room suites. On the tenth floor there is a four-foot-tall white table, about five feet long, two feet wide. High chairs surround the table, occupied by loud teenagers. The shy boy who seems too big to be a freshman smiles bashfully as he interacts with his neighbors. He tugs on his white tee shirt and fiddles with his iPhone. Adjacent sits the star struck little Hispanic girl, dark creamy skin contrasting with the sparkle in her eyes. She stairs up at him with a wide smile. She is far from shy. She’s loud and confident. Probably only four feet tall and has to strain her neck to look up at her crush. across the room in the purple lounge seats close to the ground sits a diverse group of five chatty friends, excited from a game a Bullshit. Cards fly and everyone belts out in laughter after a friendly showdown, trying to decide if the card placed on the round, grey table was in-fact a nine. The lean boy with a blue button-up collared shirt and salmon shorts sits up, back arched, ankles crossed, and a grin across his face so wide his eyes crinkle on the exterior corners. His African American bone structure paired with mocha colored skin, pearly teeth, and bright turquoise eyes creates a strikingly unique beauty. To his left sits a stocky, pale girl in black leggings and an oversized tee shirt. She watches everyone intently, amused by their behavior. She’s more reserved but projects well when she speaks. She holds the cards close to her chest and peaks down during each turn. Her dark brown hair pulled back in a high pony tail and glasses resting on the bridge of her nose. She giggles with every challenged play. Then sits a thin pale boy with a pinkish complexion close to a dark chocolate colored girl with a strong jaw line and big eyes. His jeans are more loosely fitted while hers are painted against her skin. Finally, sits a boy who has to look up at everyone. His skin is medium brown with an ashy complexion. His hair was thick and incredibly curly. A thin beard stretched across his face and his glasses were held high on his nose.


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Posted October 3, 2016 by nreed11 in category 9-22 Assignment

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