Lauren was in the room. She immediately noticed Sam’s puffy, red-blotched face. “Are you okay?” “No.” Lauren offered Sam a seat on her bed. “What happened? Did you and Evrik have a fight?” “Lauren, I have to talk to you about something.” Sam scooted next to her roommate. “You’re probably going to think I’m nuts, but I can’t keep it from you any longer.” “Go ahead, sweetie. You can tell me anything.” Lauren stroked the back of Sam’s hair as she spoke. “Is it about Friday night?” Sam tapped her foot apprehensively. “It kind of has to do with Chase and me, and Evrik and Evrik’s friends.” “Wow…what did I miss?” Lauren crossed her legs. Sam’s phone rang. She glanced down at the caller ID. “It’s my step-father.” “Go ahead, answer it,” Lauren insisted. After a quick conversation, Sam hung up, her heart racing. “Lauren, do you think Ryan would let us borrow his car?” Sam’s hands shook. “Probably; what’s wrong?” Lauren stood to retrieve her purse from her desk.
