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I just nod my head because I already know it’s going to be about Campbell.

“Alright, good. So all bullshit aside, what the fuck happened with Campbell on Friday? You guys were hitting it off and you ran out like you had seen a ghost. Why?”

I just look at her for a minute because I really don’t want to tell her. I need to make a decision here and quick because she will know if I’m lying.

“I think I might know him alright Maddie. I think he is just some asshole I went to high school with. I didn’t like him then and I don’t have any interest to get to know and like him now. Alright. Can we just let it go now?”

She smiles at me and says, “See was it that hard to tell the truth? Alright, fine I’ll let it go. But I just want to remind you that people do change Kenz. He may have been an asshole in high school, but who the fuck wasn’t? All I’m saying is, if he really is someone you like and wanted to get to know better you shouldn’t let that stand in your way. That’s all I’m going to say about it. You’re a big girl, you can make your own decisions.” With that, she kisses me on the forehead and heads to her bedroom.

I know she is right, people change. Hell I’ve changed so much that Campbell didn’t even recognize me, but I think it’s best to leave the past in the past.

It’s been almost two weeks since my high school reminder. Becca and Maddie haven’t mentioned anything else about it since Maddie and I talked. At this point I am just letting it all go, it’s not worth even thinking about anymore. It’s Friday and instead of going out tonight, we decided we are going to do a girl’s night in. We ordered pizza, have movies and alcohol. What could be better?

“Girls, I am just going to jump in the shower before the pizza gets here.” I tell them as I make my way to the bathroom. I take a quick shower, put my pj’s on and throw my hair up in a messy bun. I put my glasses on and make my way back to the living room. I sit on the couch and curl my feet under me. “It’s so fucking nice to just relax. I love going out, but sometimes I just love being home.” I say to them.

“I agree. I am so drained from sc

hool this week.” Becca says. Maddie agrees.

The pizza comes and we are stuffing our faces. We are watching “Anchorman” and laughing our asses off. Will Farrell is one funny fucker. We have seen this movie easily 100 times and it is still funny as hell. When we are finished eating and the movie is over, we sit around, getting a good buzz going.

Maddie says, “Hey, let’s play truth or dare!”

“What are we in middle school Maddie?” Becca says.

And I say, “Fuck yes! Let’s do it!”

We get comfortable on the couch and Maddie starts it, “Okay Becca, you first. Truth or dare?”

Becca thinks for a minute before she says, “Truth.”

“Pussy.” I say laughing at her. She sticks her tongue out at me and turns back to Maddie.

“Alright, fine truth. Who gave you the best orgasm you’ve ever had?”

We all laugh and Becca says, “Easy. It was that guy, Terry I went out with a few times. The only fucked up part was when I was yelling ‘Terry’ I felt like I was screaming a girl’s name.” I fall off the couch I am laughing so hard. After we compose ourselves, we hear noises in the hallway.

“What the fuck is that?” Maddie say and jumps up off the couch to look.

She looks through the pep hole and says, “Oh looks like we are getting new neighbors.” She comes back over and sits down.

“Well what did they look like? Could you tell if it was a couple or just friends?”

“Nah, I only saw the door open and boxes in the hallway. I guess we will have to wait and see.” She says.

We play a few more rounds of truth or dare and then we hear music playing from our new neighbors. It’s my turn and Maddie asks truth or dare.

“Dare, bitch.” I say.

“Ok, I dare you to go over in your pj’s and introduce yourself to the new neighbors.” She says and we all are laughing. I’m pretty trashed at this point and would except any dare thrown my way.

“Alright, no problem.” I say and get up off the couch. Maddie and Becca follow me to the door. I open the door and walk across the hall to the open door of our new neighbors. I knock on it and wait for someone to hear me. I knock again after a couple of minutes. The girls and I are laughing hysterically waiting for someone to come. I finally hear footsteps coming and turn to look at the girls to give them a thumbs-up. They stop laughing so I turn around to see why. In the second it takes me to turn around, I become completely sober.

“Holy shit, Kenz.” Campbell says. You have to be fucking kidding me!

I cannot believe Kenz is standing in front of me. She is in her pajamas with her hair on top of her head and glasses on, and she is still absolutely stunning. I have done nothing but think about her these last two weeks. Every day I check my phone to see if I missed a call or text from her. It has literally been driving me fucking crazy. I have gone to the bar we met at so many times looking for her that I’m becoming a regular. Young and Dick have been giving me a bunch of shit about the whole thing. Telling me to stop being a pussy and go get some. Now here she is standing in front of me and I am completely speechless. We are both just staring at each other, when she suddenly turns to make a run for it again. Fuck no, not again.

I grab her wrist and say, “Kenz, please. Give me five minutes. Please.” I can see it on her face that she’s torn on what to do. This is a good thing because at least I know that part of her wants to see what I have to say. I’m not even sure what it is I am going to say, but I have to find out why she keeps wanting to run from me.

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