HAZEL
Tonight is finally the night of our official first date. I’m nervous. And it’s a good thing I’ve got my friends with me. They are helping me get ready.
It’s Saturday. The dorm is extra loud and noisy with the chatter of the weekend crowd. Our dorm door is open, letting in the chaos of the hallway.
Kelly is helping curl my hair while Rachael helps with my makeup. It’s just like the night of the fundraiser, except this time, I’m the only one that’s got plans for the weekend.
“I can’t believe Clayton is out of town for the weekend,” Kelly whines for the umpteenth time.
Clayton is out of town, attending a rugby conference in Australia. It’s something his dad had secured for him. It’s supposed to be a pretty big deal as he’ll get to meet a lot of star rugby players.
“I asked if h
