Eli and Elle left abruptly from the coffee shop, and I could not be more confused. Maybe Eli heard me inviting David to join us and he freaked? Elle did say he doesn't make friends easily, so maybe he was nervous to meet someone new. I honestly thought David and Eli would get along. David was my first friend in college, so I thought we could all be friends. I have to apologize to Eli for making him uncomfortable.

Like clockwork, fifteen minutes later the door chimes as David enters Java. Across the shop he yells, "I'll get you something. I'll surprise you!"

Just like in class, people turn their...