Arlene

I'm one graduating class behind Arlene, but we've always been close. Last thing I said to her before this story happened though, was "when can we chill just the two of us at your apartment?" I was starting the 4th term of my senior year when I said this.

It was a Monday that I said that to her. It was now Friday afternoon. I was panicking, thinking I had upset her somehow. When I got her text, I heaved a sigh of relief. "Come over around 5. I need to talk to you." I checked my watch, 4:10. "I'm on my way."

I drive to her apartment, unsure how to feel. I knock on the door and wait. She opened the door, smiling. "You look nervous. What's up?"