Melanie: I can’t believe you’re leaving tomorrow. Things aren’t going to be the same around here.

Kate: You’re acting like I’m leaving the planet, Mel. The campus is only two hours away, remember?

Melanie: I know, but it’s not like you’ll be able to just drop everything and go shopping with me anymore. Besides, I don’t have any wheels.

Kate: You can always tag along with my parents when they come up.

Melanie: I know, but your schedule will probably be jam-packed. Plus, you and your mom are going to want your alone time.

Kate: I’ll always have time for my best friend. Come on. Help me sit on my suitcase. I need to zip it up.

Melanie: Okay. Wait, did you pack your black hoodie in here?

Kate: No, it’s in the closet. Why?

Melanie: I was kind of hoping I could borrow it. I won’t be able to bum any clothes from you for a while.

Kate: It’s all yours, Mel. It suits you better, anyway.

Melanie: Thanks, Kate. You know, you don’t seem yourself today. Is something bugging you?

Kate: I can’t keep anything from you, can I?

Melanie: Well, what is it?

Kate: I just got word that I got placed in a coed dorm. My first choice was the all-girls rez on campus, but I guess it was full.

Melanie: A coed dorm? Really? How does your dad feel about you living with a bunch of guys?

Kate: That’s the thing. I haven’t exactly dropped the bombshell yet.