The Bonfire

My brother Jack's new house is gorgeous. Suburban brick two story, just the right size for him and my sister-in-law. They finally have a fire pit and have invited several of us over. I'm just off my first semester of college. Studying and school have been a big part of my life. Haven't had time for many friends or boys for that matter. Not that I would give any of the boys my age the time of day with the way they ask for things...

I am a little late to arrive. Wearing a simple white V-neck shirt and a black pencil skirt with black slip Ons, it's obvious I'm not good at dressing down for these kinds of things. I smell the fire smoke and leaves burning. I need this time off or I fear I may collapse my genius all together and have a mental breakdown. I make my way to the back and after greeting Jack