Blue eyed gaze lifted as she locked the door to her dorm room, cell phone in hand as she walked outside of the main dorm hall to plop herself on a bench outside. It felt wonderful outside, even if it was early evening. The wind was refreshingly cool, and the setting sun still glowing warmly upon her skin. So with a soft sigh, she flipped her phone open to scan through the numbers stored within, finally finding the one for her best friend back home.

She'd been gone only a week, but leaving had been hard enough. Her best friend, Matt, hadn't wanted her to leave. He'd protested it fully, saying once she'd gone, she'd probably never come back the same. He had an awefully distasteful view on boarding schools. But she'd reasurred him everything would be fine, and she'd come home for Christmas.. only a few months from now. It wouldn't be that big of a deal. But as the line on the other end of her phone continued to ring, she sighed quietly again as his voicemail greeted her moments later.

Hey Matt.. it's me. Just calling to say hey, and see how things are going back home.

Tones silenced a moment before continuing.

I wish you were here Matt.. and I really hope you're still not mad at me for leaving. So please call me later when you get a chance. Bye.

As she flipped the phone shut and laid it on the bench beside her, gaze lifted to the colorful horizon, knowing silently that the chances of him calling back were slim. But things would get better in time. They'd have to. So deciding she wasn't going to let this ruin her evening, she pocketed her cell phone and rose, planning to take a walk around campus to get a better look at the place. Nothing else to do.

(ooc: No, you're not butting in at all! I probably should have written "Open" somewhere on there.. didn't think about it, lol. But you're more than welcome to entertain yourself with my posting. )


Turning around to the sound of a car alarm, soft blue eyed gaze shifted first to the flashing headlights of the Ford, and then to the boy who stood near the dorm entrance, keys in hand. Shoulder length blonde hair was pulled up into a pony-tail, a bit messy as a few strands hung around her face, only to be pushed back casually moments later.

Seeing the boy offer a wave, she smiled, and then lifted a few fingers in reciprocation of his own gesture. Gaze lowered to his arms, ladden with stuff most likely to be put into his dorm room. Well, at least he'd be staying in Burton as well. So if she didn't talk to him tonight, she'd most likely end up running into him later.

So with that thought in mind, gaze drifted elsewhere, not really wanting to look like she was standing around pointlessly. Hands tucked into her jean pockets as she turned lightly on her tennis shoe heel, only to head quietly down the sidewalk, no destination in mind.

Hearing a male voice ring out across the lightly chilled air, she glanced back once more, single brow raising ever so slightly as the same boy she'd seen only moments before came running her way. Stopping in her tracks, her slender frame turned back towards him, single hand emerging from her pocket to grasp his own politely.

I'm Kathryn.

Was the easy reply. Usually, she would've offered "Kathryn Danielle", her first and middle name, since her friends back home usually varied between the two, and derived nicknames from either. But this Robert character was surely a new face, and Deballo itself was new territory. She wasn't rushing into any overly familiar callings just yet.

And yeah, I'm sure you haven't seen me around.. especially if you're new. I've only been here about a week anyhow.

He was indeed a bit.. different. But different was at times refreshing. She wasn't sure just how much so this boy was. She'd most likely find out soon enough.

Don't mind the admin office. Most of the ladies in there aren't exactly all that sociable and welcoming unless you've caught them right after a morning coffee.

She smiled in reply, shrugging mildly. Had she really allowed yet another smile to slip across her features? Ah, oh well.

Deserted? Yeah.. well I guess so. I haven't met many people around here, but I guess you just have to be in the right place at the right time. Most of the hang outs are in the middle of town, where everyone parties or goes to the games. So around the dorms this time, there's usually not much action.