Chapter 18
Mary
I knock on Kelsey’s door and wring my fingers together, waiting for her to answer.
“Who is it?” she yells.
“It’s me. Mary.”
The locks click and the door opens; she looks confused to see me. “Hi.”
“Hi. Umm . . .” I’m no good at this. “Brandon has a late shift tonight. I was thinking about going to a club and wanted to know if you want to go with me.” I want to do things. Experience stuff. I’d never go by myself, and since Char just had a baby, I know she won’t want to go. Kelsey is the only other person my age I know, so if she doesn’t agree, I’ll find something else.
“Oh.” Her confusion turns to happiness and she smiles. “Yeah. That would be fun. I could use a night out.”
“Really?” I ask, genuinely surprised. I expected a brush-off. This is only the second time I’ve
