Chapter 31

Thoughts of what Calvin was going to tell me earlier floated around my head for a split second as I digested his news. Not having enough to go off, I had no choice but to agree with irritation - though I didn't let it show in my voice. He continued to profusely apologize, so I made up some excuse about getting ahead on writing a paper for English class. If I was being totally honest, I really wasn't up for any company after the exchange I'd had with Calvin anyway. I was moping the rest of my way home when my interest was peaked by a nearby conversation. There were four older guys I'd never seen before standing around the entrance of my building, the guy speaking had multiple piercings and a sleeve of tattoos on both arms. He looked like someone I'd picture Ken hanging around with. I bit the inside of my lower lip and purposefully slowed my steps in order to catch the end of what he was saying. "Yeah dude! You should've seen the guy. He was like a fucking machi