"It' nothing important. I mean, we just talked about school and stuff," I replied as I looked at my hands.

"Anyway, I have to go. I promised Roman that we would meet at my place early and I don't want to be late."

"Alright, I'll see you at lunch. Bye, Hope! See ya!"

"Bye," I said and waved goodbye to her before quickly leaving my bedroom.

As I left the apartment, I headed toward the elevator. Once inside, I pressed the button marked to go to the ground floor and then waited patiently. I hoped that Roman wouldn't be too impatient and wait a long time for me to show...