A Trip for Three: He Panicked When I Left

Before graduation, my boyfriend, Ethan Johnson and I planned a cross-country road trip.

My roommate, Juliet Miller, kindly offered to organize our itinerary.

On departure day, her luggage sat in the front seat.

Her phone was connected to the car console.

The only bed bore a tag ‘Juliet’s Spot.’

Ethan patted my head with a casual smile.

“Juliet gets carsick in the back. Be good and sleep on the roof tent.”

Driving through the desert that night, they left me at a gas station to guard our gear while they shot stargazing videos.

I waited until dawn.