I arrived home close to midnight but I was still wide awake. I slept the entire way home in the car, not bothering to having conversation with anyone. My mom was fast asleep but my dad had waited up for me. He was watching one of his shows, completely unmoved. "How was it?" He asked once I got inside. "It was nice," I mumbled as I walked up the stairs. "Is it okay if I went out?" I turned to watch his expression. "But you just got in." he recognized. "Right," I sighed running the rest of the way up. I threw my things on the floor and crawled to my bed. I dialed Ashley's number and waited. "I just saw you." she mumbled. "I know. I miss you. Did you get home safe?" I wondered. "Yes, but my dad's at it again." her voice was low as if she didn't want someone to hear her. "Do you want

