Epilogue

John shuffled down the hallway. His head hurt like hell, but that wasn't what was really bothering him.

"Hey," Matt grunted, lining up to the locker next to John's.

John hadn't even realized he'd opened his locker.

"Hey," John said, side-eyeing his friend.

They just stood there, going through the motions of arriving at school. It was Friday morning. Last night they went to a party. Unusual, but Sarah had invited them herself. Then they stayed for an Afterparty, and everything changed.

"Look, dude-" Matt started.

"No, I know," John said.

"I'm... sorry, I guess," Matt said.

"Me too," John nodded, not making eye contact with his friend.

John...