I've made a colossal mistake.

The atmosphere in the apartment has been tense for the past two weeks. I regret the argument with Kent, not just because I realized that day he was attempting to make amends, and I dismissed it. But also because my actions had soured the entire apartment's mood. Things were getting increasingly strained, and I felt compelled to do something about it.

I put on a façade of indifference, avoiding eye contact with Kent and refusing to show any ...