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Post by anna7 on Apr 14, 2011 8:48:54 GMT -5
Elizabeth sighed as she walked into her new dorm room. Her mom had all ready left, so Elizabeth was on her own as far as unpacking. She quickly surveyed the small room. It had pale yellow walls which matched the color of the carpet. Along the top of the walls was a border of horses who were running along a mountainside at sunset. There was a window on the outside wall that made the room seem bigger than it actually was. The room actually looked welcoming. She might even call it pretty. A quick glance around told Elizabeth her new roommate was not here yet. Studying both sides of the room, she tried to decide which bed she wanted. With a shrug, Elizabeth lifted one of her suitcase and placed it on the left bed. She was busily unpacking and settling in when she heard a noise behind her.
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Post by UNBRIDLED EQUUS on Apr 14, 2011 8:55:20 GMT -5
Ashley smiled as she walked down the halls, looking for her dorm she had been assigned. She knocked on the door and opened it seeing Elizabeth. "Hello?" she said walking in. She held her bags tightly, looking at Elizabeth.
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Post by anna7 on Apr 14, 2011 9:05:29 GMT -5
Elizabeth turned around right as Ashley said hello. "Hi," Elizabeth said softly. After an awkward silence, Elizabeth looked at Ashley and gave a small smile. "Um, you weren't here yet, so I just picked a bed. I haven't unpacked much, so if you want this side of the room, I can move."
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Post by UNBRIDLED EQUUS on Apr 14, 2011 9:11:31 GMT -5
"No thanks. You were here first so you should get the bed." Ashley replied, awkwardly looking around. She went over to the right bed and laid her bags down, starting to unpack. "I'm Ashley." she said softly, looking atElizabeth.
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Post by anna7 on Apr 14, 2011 9:19:41 GMT -5
Elizabeth let out an inward sigh of relief that Ashley didn't ask her to move. "I'm Elizabeth," she said quietly. "I was wondering if you would mind if I put this on the dresser?" Elizabeth held up a picture frame that held a picture of her dog back home.
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Post by UNBRIDLED EQUUS on Apr 14, 2011 9:21:38 GMT -5
"No. It's fine. I love animals. He's so cute." Ashley replied, admiring the dog. She smiled and continued to unpack her clothes.
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Post by anna7 on Apr 14, 2011 9:28:27 GMT -5
"Thanks." Elizabeth gave Ashley her first genuine smile. "His name's Chicago. I don't know what I'm going to do without him." Elizabeth put the picture frame on the dresser and rearranged it until she was satisfied. "So, do you have a horse?" Elizabeth asked softly while she resumed unpacking.
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Post by UNBRIDLED EQUUS on Apr 14, 2011 9:29:50 GMT -5
"No. But I've been going to riding lessons since I was 2. My father owned a horse. Well he did own a horse." Ashley replied softly, lifting her head to look back at Elizabeth. "Do you have a horse?" she asked softly.
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Post by anna7 on Apr 14, 2011 9:54:21 GMT -5
"No," Elizabeth answered softly. "No horse. I really don't ride that much. I mean, I love horses, but I just don't get the chance to ride that often." Elizabeth looked at Ashley. "You're lucky. I would love to be able to ride as much as you have. I'm probably the greenest rider here."
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Post by UNBRIDLED EQUUS on Apr 14, 2011 10:14:45 GMT -5
"Thanks. I love horses a lot, and begged my parents to let me ride. We could ride together. I mean sometimes we could..." Ashley replied and smiled.
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Post by anna7 on Apr 14, 2011 12:04:00 GMT -5
Elizabeth stopped what she was doing and stared at Ashley. "You want to ride with me? I mean, I'm just a beginner. I really don't know all that much. I wouldn't want to slow you down or anything."
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Post by UNBRIDLED EQUUS on Apr 15, 2011 9:32:12 GMT -5
"No, it's fine. I used to help the younger or beginner students at my old riding schools. And I mean, we are roommates. Let's just call it a friendly gesture, K?" AShley said.
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Post by anna7 on Apr 15, 2011 9:52:45 GMT -5
"Okay, I'd like that. I haven't been riding in a few months, and I'm dying to get started," she admitted. "Do you know which horse you're riding yet?"
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Post by UNBRIDLED EQUUS on Apr 16, 2011 12:41:29 GMT -5
"I think my cousin, Libby, said I was riding Alanza..." Ashley got cut off at the sudden knocking on the door. "I'll get it." she said and walked over, opening it to reveal Libby. "Time to go meet your lesson horse." Libby smiled, taking her hand and walking away. Ashley waved awkwardly to Elizabeth and reluctantly followed Libby.
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Post by anna7 on Apr 16, 2011 13:45:30 GMT -5
Elizabeth sighed in disappointment after Ashley closed the door. "Guess I can finish that book after all," she said to herself. Elizabeth looked at her pile of stuff on the bed. "Where did I put it?"
Twenty minutes later, she had somewhat organized her stuff and found the new book she was looking for. In a matter of minutes, she was deeply engrossed in the world of books.
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