Jason was thrilled that his roommate was so nice. He hadn't expected the hug and compliment, but he would sure take them.<br/>"I wanted that console so badly when I was in high school, but my parents had this rule that after I entered high school, I had to buy stuff like that for myself. I saved up working Summer jobs, but I graduated before I could buy it. Now all that money is expense money over here."<br/>When she mentioned having digital games and Netflix, he was even happier.<br/><br/>"Well, I certainly won't get bored in the dorm room."<br/>He was too busy putting up clothes to notice the surreptitious pic. When she said that this was her first time at college and having a roommate, he gave her a joking suspicious look.<br/>"First time having a roomie, but you immediately break out the awesome game console with Netflix? I think you're holding out on me."<br/>Laughing and dropping the expression, he finished hanging up clothes.<br/><br/>When she mentioned her hopefully not driving him crazy, he shook his head.<br/>"If four years at a Chicago high school couldn't do it, it can't be done."<br/>This was no light exaggeration. During his junior year, a gang fight erupted at the school, shots were fired, and the school went on lockdown. Jason was trapped in a classroom for hours with hysterical classmates, but he kept his head until the police showed up to end the violence. Thankfully, despite all the shots fired, no one was killed.<br/><br/>After Erin came back out in a very flattering outfit, Jason gave her a subtle appreciative look. It conveyed the message of 'I like what I see' without straying too far into creepy. It was a difficult technique to master, but he had done it.<br/>"I would love to look around. This is my first time in Florida and I want to see it all."<br/>Holding up a finger for 'just a minute', he grabbed some clothes and went into the bathroom.<br/><br/>In Chicago when he boarded the plane, the weather had been chilly, so he had worn blue jeans and a light blue hoodie over a black T-shirt. Now that he was in balmy Florida, it was time for a change of outfits. A moment later, he stepped out in red long shorts, a white T-shirt with the word 'Turbo' written on it in orange lettering, and orange thong sandals. This was Jason Armstrong, Florida style.<br/>"Let's find those fun spots."<br/>He opened the door and invited Erin to go first with his other hand.