Chapter 2
Alfie sucked on a long, narrow cigarette as they hurried through the snow across campus, cutting it close.
“The evening folklore class meets twice a week in one of the larger auditoriums,” Alfie explained, like he was Shane’s tour guide. “Professor Biggins is a spirited older man. He’s written folklore books, but he doesn’t teach from them.”
Shane just shook his head as they neared their destination. He didn’t know how Alfie could smoke while jogging.
“You should quit,” Shane pointed out.
“I know. I started talking to the TA on a smoke break,” Alfie said. They reached the entrance and Alfie stomped out the cigarette. Shane opened the door for them and they entered the warm building.
“Let me guess, he asked you for a butt, so you gave him one?” Shane teased.
“Funny. This wa
