"Rex, I'm just going to stay in the dorm."

"No."

"I'll find an apartment."

"No."

"Then I'll buy a bike."

"No," Rex replies, standing by the car before opening the door, causing my steps to halt as I follow him.

"Can you answer anything other than 'no'?" I exclaim, frustrated, holding the straps of my backpack tightly.

"No," he replies for the umpteenth time, fueling my irritation.

"Fine, then I'll just walk to school." After uttering those words, I start walking past him. However, my steps are halted when Rex easily grabs my backpack and pulls it back, causing me to stop in front of him again.

"Get in, I'll...