Truth and Lies

ds more like a squeak. My hands are clasped on my towel's plush material,

h slightly raised mouth c

, did y

ng to be a little more courteo

and switches on the small flat television on Steph's dresser

he not have a room of his own? I try to hol

dressed, please?" He's not even aware that I'm wearing a

e turns over, his hands covering his face. I wasn't aware of his heavy English acce

e statement. It's possible that he wasn't being completely honest when he

underwear, a basic white

ast of my forbearance,

wrong with you?" I shout much louder than I planned to, but I can

to apologize, he starts laughing. If he weren't so di

ete moron who has no idea what to say or do. I don't typically enjoy conflict,

inside as t

r," and her eyes flit between the two of us. I should have let you know tha

living situation and even form a friendship, but given he

e," Before I can stop them

both started laughing. Why do people keep lau

ers herself and turns to look at Hardin with a snarl. What did you tell her, exactly? T

fundamentally a bad person. The young Englishma

Tessa join them at

s. I also need to go get some things for my desk and walls. I turn

that you're in college," she implores. "How are you getting to t

ven know anyone," and Hardin chuckles once again, letting me know that he will pay just

s on a Saturday, I repeat!

You'll recognize me at the party, too. Just come, would you please

inking about my mother's advice to avoid parties. From our brief

and no, I don't want Hardi

s really looking forward to hanging out with you," he says dryly, and I w

irl isn't going to show up to the party." His accent is so strong, "

I'm itching to ask him where he's from. I have a competit

I can, "Actually, yeah, I'll come. "I

me in a tight hug while Hardin

. And a significant portion of me is a

t the party, for which I am grateful. He's not helping

walk to?" I ask her while neatly arranging