However, once they got to college, things began to change. Classes, games, and track and field took up more and more of Andy's time, and as Kate's gan...ly, slightly awkward high school body developed into a slender beauty, she'd been getting a lot more attention from other guys, including James. Finally, at the end of Sophomore year, Kate had broken up with Andy to date James. It had taken Andy over a year to get over the heartbreak, and it was only recently that he had started hanging out with. The six of us reached Ved's place and he moved to the bar to make usdrinks. As you girls know, Indian wear isn't the most comfortable and Iwas dying to get into my PJs. Finally I just could not be comfortable inmy salwar any longer. Kabir, I want to go home and change, I announced,Indian wear isn't comfortable to sit around in. The other girl agreed andso did Anjali. What? No! Ved said loudly, Why don't you guys get changedinto my clothes? Please don't leave! The after party has just begun!. They've promised to behave and not mob Johnny. Decide who goes with whom and go over a few things to watch out for including where to go if there's any trouble," he intoned.There were a few moments of silence before Bill, who looked as dumbstruck as I've ever seen him, said, "Welcome aboard Laura, Jennifer, we'll soon sort things."There was no need for introductions, but Bill did go over the team call-signs for them.They smiled at mine of course, Geek, Bill was known as Tripod, John as Boomer. Somehow, I knew I had to do what I loved and that was writing, making up stories and hope I'd get published. “So you want to be a starving writer,” Dad said. Mom said, “Sherry, if you think some prince charming is going to come along like in Cinderella, you better face reality.” Abby was seldom home and spent most of her time at her boyfriend's apartment, but she'd say, “Get out of the house. Go to community college after you graduate. You'll never meet a guy writing stories. Get real,.