14 Sutton “I really am sorry about what happened when I was in Lubbock,” Penn said over the music. “Honestly, it was for the better. Bad timing, but it got it all out there.” “I felt so bad about it, so I got him wasted.” I laughed unabashedly. There was something about Penn. He gave off diverging vibes. I could tell that he was a good guy, but then sometimes, I’d see his eyes slide to mine or a smile touch his lips, and I’d take it all back. I’d met guys like him in college. The ones who could charm your pants off with a glance. He was a wild card. “It’s really fine.” I put my hands over my head and circled my hips to the beat. “Are you and Katherine…” He raised his eyebrows. “Together?” “Yeah. You seem compatible. Like…really easy around each other.” “We’ve been friends since we

