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dorm in silence. I like being around Adam because he’s easy going and the
silence between us isn’t awkward. Even though we still have so much to talk
about, nothing seems out of place. I don’t want to bring up the past since it’s
done and over with. We can’t change anything that’s happened but instead we can
build a stronger present and future. When we get to my dorm, I turn around to
face Adam. “Thanks for walking with me today. It was fun.”

 
    Adam smiles and
gently takes my hand. “I hope we can see each other soon. Have a good day, Soph .”

 
    “You too Adam,”
We look at each other for a few seconds and then he turns to walk away. I want
to run up to him and hold him in my arms but I can’t bring myself to do that.
Time will bring us back together and I have to have faith. I get back to my
dorm and grab the photo album on my desk. I flip through the pages and look at
the ones of Adam and me. I remember each of these moments with him-us in Florida , junior prom, getting our driver’s
licenses, birthday parties and holiday gatherings. Now it’s time to make new
memories. I slowly close the album and make a mental promise to myself that I
won’t mess up anything with Adam. After a few moments, I grab my towel and
shower kit and head for the shower.

 
    I don’t have
classes today but Dr. Henry sent an email to all of us to meet at one o’clock for an important announcement. I change
into my skinny jeans and a sweater. I sit on the floor in front of my long
length mirror and apply some make up. I check my phone and see a text from Erin .

 
    Erin :
Just checking up on you babe. I hope you’re ok. Sorry I had to leave this
morning but we’ll talk tonight. xoxox forever Sophia!

 
    I smile at her
message.

 
    Me: Thanks Erin I owe you so much but I’m ok.

 
    Erin :
You don’t ever owe me anything. Just promise me you’ll stay away from Kyle.

 
    Me: I promise.

 
    Erin :
K good. I love you!

 
    Me: I love you too!

 
    I put down my
phone and finish putting on my makeup. It’s still pretty early and I don’t have
anything else to do. I get my phone again and call Sarah. The phone rings twice
and she answers.

 
    “Morning sweetie,
what’s up?” Her voice is always upbeat and I envy her a little bit. She is able
to overcome the negative aspects of life and enjoy living. I don’t want to keep
feeling dead inside or deal with all the demons around me.

 
    “Hey! I just
wanted to say hi and see if you’re around.”

 
    “Oh no, I’m not!
I’m sorry but I think dads nearby. You ok?”

 
    The worry in her
voice makes me sad. I don’t want her to think anything’s wrong. “Yeah, yeah no
worries, I don’t have classes today and wanted to hang out.”

 
    “I’m sorry
sweetie but today’s a bad day. Why don’t you and Kyle come over for dinner this
weekend?”

 
    Ugh Kyle I
thought. “We broke up Sarah.”

 
    “ Soph , what happened?” The concern in her voice makes me
nervous. I don’t want to lie to her but she doesn’t deserve to worry about me.
She has enough on her plate. I can handle this.

 
    I sigh into the
phone. “We just haven’t been getting along and it was time to break up.”

 
    “Are you ok
though?” Sarah asks.

 
    I get up from
the floor and grab my purse. “Yeah I’m fine, no worries.” I walk out of my room
and take the elevator down. “It feels good to be on my own.”

 
    “That’s the
spirit,” Sarah laughs.

I get outside and instantly feel better. “Alright love, I’m going to get some
things done but I’ll talk to you later. I love you.”

 
    “I love you too Soph . Talk to you later.”

 
    I hang up with
Sarah and decide to call my dad for breakfast.

 
    I get to the
café and wait for him to meet me. I want to see him and ask for advice. My dad
means the world to me. When my mom died, he took over everything and even
though it was hard, he never gave up. I admire his strength. After