One year passed after Kyler’s eventful trip to Las Vegas. With the start of winter break upon campus, it meant Kyler only had one more semester until he graduated. While part of him was eager to be done with college, another part of him was just starting to get truly comfortable as a college student. …
“Kyler! Kyler, wake up!” Kyler groggily wiped at his eyes. The room around him was still dark. This wasn’t all that uncommon with the limited daylight of December in the Midwest, though this lack of light was far more pronounced than usual. “Kyler!” Riza shouted again. “Wake the fuck up.” He felt her shake at …
Kyler took a deep breath, then knocked on the door to Sloane’s apartment. It had been two weeks since he’d seen her last, though it felt like much longer. He’d taken the time to dress nicely for their date — a collared button-down shirt and a pair of black slacks. As much as he hated …
“You really didn’t have to pick me up on your way back,” said Kyler. “I could have driven home myself.” “We both know you’re just going to use your mom’s car while you’re home anyway,” replied Riza. “Let me save you the gas money.” “You need the money more than me.” “But I’m choosing to …
“I can’t say I’m surprised they didn’t show,” Kyler said as he pulled a third piece of pizza out of the box. “I am!” Lauren replied emphatically. “Who turns down free pizza?” “People who don’t want to do group work?” “It’s even pizza from off campus. It’s not the union pizza that’s good when it’s …
