As I was getting used to the new environment in my room, I heard a knock at the door. I opened it, and there stood Jessica.

"Hey, sweetheart, are you hungry?" Jessica asked. "How about we go eat together?"

"With everyone else?" I hesitated, looking at her.

"Yeah, I heard tonight's dinner is very amazing," she said.

The last dinner I attended had been a disaster for me. I didn't know who would try to cause trouble this time. I shrank back.

Jessica ...