“True,” I said reluctantly. “I don’t really want to socialize at all right now, though.”
“I know but isolating yourself isn’t going to make it hurt any less.”
“I’d rather stay home and talk to you all night. Like we used to do.”
“You mean, before I started encouraging you to go out.”
“Yeah.”
“I like spending time with you, too, but that kind of defeats the purpose, doesn’t it? You’re not going to learn about dating sitting here video chatting with me.”
“I guess you’re right.” I sighed. “He did mention there was a band playing at school tonight. A local one.”
“You should go!” Kristen said. “Conquer your fear of concerts. You’ll have a friend with you. It’ll be fine.”
“Okay, I’ll go get ready,” I said.
“I bet you’ll have fun. You always worry about these things beforehand, but once
