MAIN PLOT

-Malachi and Eden meet during their first freshman orientation: Malachi and Eden sit near each other in the auditorium that the orientation takes place in. Malachi is immediately drawn to Eden, and the two suddenly share eye contact with one another. Both quickly look away, but Malachi continues to glance in his direction throughout the duration of the meeting.
-eventually, the students are split into groups for the campus and dorm tours. Malachi and Eden are put into the same group.

-the weather is bright and sunny. All the tour groups meet outside of the auditorium. Malachi is one of the first out of the auditorium, quickly lighting a cigarette as he walks out the door. Eden exits the auditorium soon after and passes by Malachi. Malachi notices Eden's vintage leather messenger bag and decides to pay Eden a compliment. Eden is completely caught off guard and stutters as he thanks Malachi. the two end up striking up a conversation about his bag, Moldova, and vintage fashion as they walk behind everyone else in their group.
-at the end of the walking tour, Malachi points out a coffee shop across the street from them, and asks Eden if he would like to get a table and chat. due to his anxiety, Eden hesitates, but ends up accepting his proposal.

-the two enter the coffee shop and order some coffee and food. after receiving their items they choose a table and sit down.
-the conversation manages to shift from the project to their interests.
-after about an hour or two, Malachi and Eden exchange phone numbers before parting ways.

-Eden takes a train from the city to Malachi's hometown. He arrives at the train station where Malachi and his friends are waiting for him. the two run towards each other and collide into a massive hug. Malachi leads Eden back to his friends and introduces him to them. after the introductions, they all pile into Rohit's Volkswagen van and start the 3 hour drive to