James Pov
       I woke up and checked my phone. Washington, my professor, had cancelled class. Cool. I got up and went to the living room. Alexander was sobbing in to Washington's shoulder. What the fuck?
Washington looked up, gave me a look that said 'Don't tell anyone.' And the I looked back at Alexander, who proceeded to curl up into a ball. I sat down next to Washington.
"What happened?" I whispered.
"His cousin, Peter committed suicide. Peter was the only family he had left." Washington whispered back. Oh shit. I got up and walked back to my room. I called Thomas.
"Hey James!"
"Hey. So Washington's classes were cancelled."
"They were? Really? Do you know why?"
"I might have a clue...I'll tell you later. Can I go to your dorm?" I asked.
"Yeah sure!" He replied.
"See ya in five minutes." I said then hung up.
I grabbed my bag and walked out into the living room. Alexander wasn't crying hysterically anymore, but was just sitting there with a blank expression. I can't imagine what he's going through. I saw a tear stream down his face. Washington rubbed his back. And I decided to leave.
I knocked on Thomas' door.
"Hiya James!" He greeted.
"Hi!" I said.
"So how's it going? Do you know what happened to Washington? He never calls off class unless he's, and I'm quoting him, 'Dead, has a uncured disease or is involved with family issues.' Do you think Washington is dead? He doesn't have a real big family so...he's probably dead!" Thomas exclaimed.
"He can't be. I just saw him at my dorm." I said.
"He's a ghost! Wait. What was he doing at your dorm?" Thomas asked. "Comforting Alexander." I said. "Why?" He asked.
"He's cousin committed suicide and now he doesn't have any family left. Do you have any soda?" I asked.
"Holy shit man. Yeah I have soda." He said, handing me a soda.
"So I have a question for you.." I said, trailing off. "Yeah?" He asked, turning on the TV. "What are we?" I asked. "...People?" He said. I giggled.
"No! I mean like, are we just friends or are we...?" I trailed off again.
"What do you want us to be?" He asked. "I dunno.." I scratched the back of my neck.
"Maybe...more then friends. More then best friends." I told him.
"Like dating? Because if that's what you're getting at, then yes." He said, smiling. WOOP.