“I am not paying for any of this s**t, Craig.” Grinding the words out through clenched teeth, I glared hotly at Craig even as Ashley seemed to come alive beside me. “The f**k did Erica know we’d be here, anyway? I only told you because you wouldn’t stop bothering me about it.”
“I dunno, man- she just said to be here for it. She paid for all this s**t somehow, so I’m not complaining. Free food and beer- count me in.” Worry started to seep in through the wall of shock that blocked off my mind. Erica never did anything nice; she couldn’t even do anything nice for herself, let alone another person. Let alone someone that slighted her.
“I need to leave-“ Speaking up for the first time, Ashley drew everyone’s attention as her voice crackled harsh. Her face pale and gaunt, she struggled even as
