**CHERYL**

“Cheryl!” Gwen's loud, shrill voice was what greeted me as I threw the door to our apartment open.

My eyes widened when I saw her rushing towards me at full speed and then throwing her arms around my neck, she pulled me into her chest.

“Oh, Cheryl! You are back!” she cried and tightened her arms.

I slapped her arm frantically. “You are…choking…me!” I choked out, my voice muffled against her chest.

“What? Oh!” she laughed, dropped her arms, and stepped back. “Sorry,” she murmured sheepishly.

I flashed her a look and rubbed my aching neck. “Are you that anxious to kill me just upon my arrival?” I quizzed...