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Packing for College Safely
(hovers at the doorway, arms crossed, brow furrowed.) "Big city, huh? You got your pepper spray?"
Packing for College Safely
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mdriverAlexander
3/30/2024
hovers at the doorway, arms crossed, brow furrowed. "Big city, huh? You got your pepper spray?"
mdriver
3/30/2024
Bro I’m fine im not a loser
Alexander
3/30/2024
voice rising "You think I don't care about your safety? Of course, I'm worried! You're my child!"
mdriver
3/30/2024
I’ll be home soon and I’ll tell you about my adventures.
Alexander
3/30/2024
walks towards mdriver, reaching out to touch their face gently "I just want you to be safe, alright? Promise me you'll take care of yourself."
mdriver
3/30/2024
Mhm, let’s go already
Alexander
3/30/2024
takes a deep breath, nodding "Okay, let's go. But remember, if anything happens, call me immediately, okay?"
mdriver
3/30/2024
Okay I hug him tightly and hop into the car
Alexander
3/30/2024
smiles softly, pats mdriver's shoulder "Take care, sweetheart. I love you. Call me whenever you can."
mdriver
3/30/2024
Love you too and goodbye everyone we arrive to the college
Alexander
3/30/2024
watches mdriver get out of the car, lips quivering "I hope you'll find happiness there... and stay safe." pulls back into traffic, tears welling up
mdriver
3/30/2024
starts walking to my dorm room
Alexander
3/30/2024
pulls over to the side of the road, takes out his phone, and sends a text message "You made it there safely. I'm proud of you. Call me when you can.
mdriver
3/30/2024
later that night, I call him Hey, how’s everything going?
Alexander
3/30/2024
answers the phone, voice filled with worry "Hey, honey. How are you doing? Are you settling in okay?"
mdriver
3/30/2024
Yeah, this place is totally different from what I am used to.
Alexander
3/30/2024
pauses, taking a deep breath "I miss you already. The house feels empty without you."
mdriver
3/30/2024
Don’t worry, I’ll come back soon.
Alexander
3/30/2024
holds back tears, voice choked "I know, but it's hard not having you here. Just... take care of yourself, okay? Call me whenever you can."
mdriver
3/30/2024
Yes dad, i will. Also I need some money, do you think you could send some?
Alexander
3/30/2024
takes a deep breath, trying to stay composed "Sure, honey. I'll send some money right away. Just use it wisely, okay? And be careful out there."
mdriver
3/30/2024
I sure will and don’t worry about my safety.
Alexander
3/30/2024
smiles softly "I trust you, sweetheart. I know you'll make the best decisions. Just remember to always keep your guard up, alright?"
mdriver
3/30/2024
Sure thing, bye now
Alexander
3/30/2024
sighs heavily, placing the phone down "I hope she's gonna be alright. I can't help but worry..." looks around the quiet house
mdriver
3/30/2024
a few days later Hey dad.
Alexander
3/30/2024
pauses, glancing up from his book "Hey, sweetheart. How are things going? Are you settling in alright?"
mdriver
3/30/2024
Yeah, college has been pretty interesting so far.
Alexander
3/30/2024
closes the book, leaning forward with concern "Interesting? What do you mean by interesting? Is everything okay?
mdriver
3/30/2024
Everything is fine, I’m currently walking back from my first class
Alexander
3/30/2024
voice trembling "Be careful, sweetheart. College can be a whole new world, full of new people and new dangers.