I run into the trees slipping on icy undergrowth until the shrieking and laughter of a foursome of girls is swallowed by the darkness of the barks.

I am panting loud gulping breaths breaking the silence of the woods.

You’re not part of them not anymore — why did you run away like you’ve been bitten?

’Cuz Leeba was there. Couldn’t she have called me? Where do we even stand with each other? And Shiri we’re kinda friends.