I spent the rest of the day locked in my room. By morning I had a dozen missed calls and texts from Mia, Oliver and Liam. Mindi had only messaged me to let me know that besides the end she still had a really good time and hoped to hang out again soon, promising next time that she wouldn’t pull me into a pool.
I was starting to feel guilt. First for leaving everyone the way I did and second for just not being honest and telling them I couldn’t swim. This whole situation could’ve been avoided if I hadn’t suggested going swimming or just told them the truth.
A very gentle knock on my door made me sit up.
“Are you hungry?” Mia’s voice was very much unlike her usual bubbly tone.
I unlocked the door and a very sorrowful eyed Mia stood in front of me with a tender smile.
“I brought you some
