Forced by Professor on my First Day of College
"Come on, Mindy. Don't be late for class on your first day, alright?" My best friend Tara said as she waved me over.
I spilled my coffee as I walked unsteadily over to join her. My nerves had been getting the best of me all day. I handed my coffee to Tara, and leaned against the wall.
"Just--Just give me a minute," I said, my voice shaking.
"You're not scared of English 101, are you?" Tara asked, her mouth contorting into a sly smile.
"Um, no, of course not. But ya know--I heard this professor is a real jerk. It's just kind of scary to have the first professor of your college career be some asshole who thinks he can ruin student's lives just because it's fun for him."
"Wow. Is that what you heard?"
"It is," I replied, nodding as I took
