We head straight to the dining hall for breakfast; the sun is barely beginning to peek over the horizon.
I grab my tray and get in line while listening to Levi talk about his latest conquest. Kacey looks at him with an amused smile, but I swear there’s nothing in me that allows me to share her amusement. And I feel bad for feeling bad. For not being good company, for not being the friend I should be right now.
Suddenly, Kacey hugs me and bumps her hip against mine.
“Come on, Def,” she encourages. “Get your money’s worth from what that bastard spent on you and enjoy these two days with us. We’re going to have fun.”
“Bastard?” Levi looks at her with one eyebrow raised, mocking, though there’s affection underneath.
“It’s Saturday. I’m allowed to insult my boss, especially if he hurt my b
