The minute Crystal’s phone began to ring, her face turned red, and she scurried back down the hallway and into her room. Once she had her door closed and locked behind her, she pulled her phone out of her pocket and checked the Caller ID. The call was from her friend, Serenity Jordan.

As soon as Crystal answered the phone, she began to scold her friend. “Serenity Jordan!” she hissed. “I know it’s you! Could you put a little thought into your timing before you call me? You always pick ...