Jo
JoBefore I could chat more, Reggie appeared to my left and grabbed me by the hand. “Let’s get drinks and dance!”
She didn’t have to tell me twice. I followed her inside the bar, surprised by how full it was for a regular evening. It wasn’t even that late but the space was filled with dancing people. The beat of the music was contagious and I was bobbing along by the time I reached the bar.
“What are you drinking?” Reggie shouted over the music.
“Whatever you have!” I called back. I rummaged through the small handbag I brought for money and held out a tenner. “Here!”
Reggie waved it away. “First one’s on me!”
“But I owe you a drink!” I pushed the money in her hand. “First round is on me!”
My classmate seemed surprised but accepted my money nonetheless. She said something to the gu
