I never cease to be glad that I'm free from the constraints of high school. College is a much more liberating atmosphere.
Even so, there is a certain sense of nostalgia that keeps me remaining as a host. There are at least interesting people to meet that way.
I should have just asked her to attend the ball with me. Only a few simple words, and she would have replied with 'yes' or with a 'no', and that's all there would have been to it. Why did I hesitate? I'm not afraid of stupid little things like rejection. I'm above that. I think.