My heart sank to my stomach. “Oh, no.” I realized the grief stricken words came out of my mouth when I see her demeanor change from shock to outrage. She was right to feel that way, but this was why I had taken a gap year. Okay, well, it wasn’t the original reason, but it was why my gap year had been a little longer than a year. I don’t think any of us have the insight to realize how much of an asshole they were right after graduation.

“You?” She demanded and I felt a meager smile on my face.

“I… I guess.” It sounded sheepish coming out of my mouth.

“No, absolutely not, I can’t-“ I don’t know what came over me but I had cut her off.

“Wait, I know it’s much too little and way too late, but I’m sorry, I was a total asshole to you and so were my friends and you didn’t deserve that. I’m not gonna make excuses or expect you to forgive me, so I’m going to go down to the RA’s office and ask to switch. And I’m sorry again.” I noticed her eyes had softened but I lowered mine to the floor as I picked my bags up and turned to the door. “By the way, your art is amazing and I’m glad you kept going despite my bullying.” With that, I left for the RA’s office.