I found out about the showcase two days later.
Marisol called me into her office at the arts center. The volunteer showcase was a campus-wide event, she said, and the student activities board had agreed to help set it up. She wanted me to present one of my exhibit designs and talk about the summer program.
"There's one complication," she said.
"What is it?"
"Evan Cole is coordinating the event for the board."
I looked down at the printed schedule. His name was listed beside mine.
"We can adjust it if you prefer," Marisol said. "I don't want you to feel cornered."
"I don't. We agreed to talk."
"Are you sure?"
"I am."
She watched me for a moment. "You don't have to make yourself comfortable for other people's convenience."
"I know. But I want to be there."
I left her office with
