I unlocked my room and entered. Mercy was sitting on her bed. When she heard me come in, she jumped up and came towards me. "How was the date?' "Wow! Someone's really eager." "Oh! "Come on, Ella, please tell me." "Well. It was alright." "Alright?" she asked. "Yes. I mean, I really enjoyed it, but when he kissed me…" "Oh my God! You guys kissed." "Yes, but we both didn't feel anything. We decided to remain as friends. Maybe in the future we might try again." I was feeling a bit disappointed. When I looked at Mercy, she was smiling. "Why are you smiling?" "Nothing," she said, hiding her smile and turning away. "Anyways, I have to submit the assignment on Monday, and then we have our first semester coming up. I think I'm taking a break from all the boy drama and focusing on what's

