Sitting in a cafe near the college, Melanie took a sip of her coffee and reclined in her seat. Her classes for today were night classes, giving her time to work on studying for a Business History test in a couple of days and time to relax. After all, a business degree wouldn't come without work, of course, but when you had that and cheerleading to take care of, it was nice to get some rest now and again.
"Want a second cup?" She heard the barista ask.
Melanie opened her mouth to reply when she felt her phone buzz in her pocket. She held up one slender finger to the barista as she pulled out the phone. She gave a low hum before typing back an answer.
'B there in 5'
She pocketed her phone and turned back to the barista, "Give me a second cup to go, won't you? Latte, extra cream."
The barista nodded, turning to prepare the coffee. Melanie tapped her bright red painted lips with her index finger as she waited. She hadn't heard from Alice that morning, as her twin sister had mostly day classes. She exhaled a puff of annoyed air from her nose. This had been three years ago. Why was she still feeling so guilty?
"Here you go," the barista called, setting the cup on the table.
"Thank you," she replied, picking up the cup and leaving a five on the table, "Keep the change."
She made her way out of the cafe and began her walk to the college. She had always enjoyed stopping at the cafe because it was so close to the college in the first place. Besides, walking was better for her. As she entered the gates, she made her way right outside the football field, a place she knew very well as she was a cheerleader.