Mr. Campbell, Ms. Anderson and Arin leave almost at the same time. We talked awkwardly about random stuff after dinner, most of it was the teacher showing off skills he doesn't even have and how HE encouraged the team to win the contest. Of course, I ignored his rambling. The Ashby family and I are still at the dining room. We've already finished. "Do you want to go outside?" Eric asks while pointing at a glass door that leads to the backyard. "Sure." I reply, getting up and following him. As soon as we step outside, three dogs approach us and start barking. One is especially big but isn't intimidating at all. "Well, Noah. This..." "No, let me guess" I interrupt him with enthusiasm while looking carefully at the cute animals. I point at the dachshund dog. "That's Pretty." I start. E

