Chapter 20

Mabel and Luther had both gotten into the same university after high school. Now, the campus had been renovated, so it was almost unrecognizable, but many of the fixtures and furnishings remained the same. She walked with him through the familiar halls, pointing things out carefully and explaining each corner as memories resurfaced. They'd studied together in the library, prepared for exams side by side, and shared countless meals in the cafeteria. Back then, on campus, they'd no longer had to hide their relationship. They'd finally been able to act like a real couple, holding hands openly as they walked through the hallways. Luther had also walked her back to her dormitory at night. Around them, other couples had lingered, reluctant to part. Mabel, however, had felt shy about being openly affectionate in front of others. One time, she'd been about to hurry upstairs when Luther had suddenly grabbed her hand and kissed her. It had been their first kiss, right there in front of the