eyes. "How much alcohol did we drink last night?" "I was about to ask the same thing". Sophia replied with a soft laugh, stret

and an oversized T-shirt, pulled her hair back into a quick knot and grabbed her folder. The outfit was straight from Sophia's wardrobe. She grabbed her folder of academic documents. Stepping out into the street, she flagged down a yellow cab. "State University, main administration building", she told the driver, settling into the back seat as

nd forth between sprawling brick structures. She made her way up the wide concrete ste

staff cleared her scholarship verification, stamped her files, and called over a

gave her access to advanced labs and specialized University systems. As they walked past the main courtyard, near the science complex, a group of 3 girls standing by a bench turned towards them. As Nyx passed, they started giggling and whispering among themselves. "Look at her hair" one of them murmured loudly enough for the sound to carry over the ambient chatter. "She looks lik

afternoon and Nyx's stomach was growling loud. Realizing she hadn't eaten any for the day, she strolled around to find any shops around. Luckily, she found one. It was a grill shop nearby. She ordered two taco

alm, deep voice said. Nyx looked, standing in front of her was a guy who looked to be six feet tall with pale skin, neat light h

here. My fault" Nyx said qui

h an easy going smile. He noticed the heavy folder tucked

k to campus or around town? My

re actually. I can just walk. Thanks t

nodding as he stepped aside to le

r before pushing open the door and

The sun was beginning to set, casting long orange shadows across the pavement. Her body was exhausted from th

ing to start organizing her notes and setting up a timeline for her investigation into her dad's history and her university work also. Before she could

Henderson-a broad, elderly man with graying hair,

her you this late, kiddo. Just wanted to drop off the mont

enderson, about the rent, I'm really sorry. I'm still working

smissal. "I know you're working hard and dealing with a lot, especially wi

she loved alone and managed everything on her own. But Nyx was the kind of

ly appreciate it" she said,offe

t, letting a long breath out. The money she had left wasn't much at all an

s a receipt and notice from the utility company-stamped *PA

e of for the month. Foc

o her tiny bathroom and turned the silver shower knobs and warm water came rushing out of the shower. She had a warm

wore her night gown and hopped on her