We Were Never Meant to Stay

After the evening study session, I was just about to return to the dorm when my first boyfriend, the school's valedictorian and undisputed top student, suddenly tore across the courtyard toward me.

Before I could react, he grabbed my wrist and, in full view of a crowd of stunned students, dragged me into a frantic run toward the front gates.

I exclaimed, "Julian, have you lost your mind? Graduation's six months away. Are you really trying to run off with me now?"

I struggled the whole way, twisting and pulling against him, but his grip never loosened.