A Long Way

Karli always had a hard time connecting with people on a meaningful level growing up. She got teased a lot and struggled making friends as a child because of her intense love of fiction. Of course that only drove her deeper into her books, which made making friends even more difficult.

Her ultra-long hair didn't help her popularity either. Once it reached her waist people stopped complimenting her on how pretty it was and began to think it was weird. If she had a nickel for every time someone asked her why she kept her hair so long, she would be able to afford a yacht.

She hadn't expected much out of her blind date because of Claire's initial hesitance. Then he had to go and show up late without any warning. She continued sitting there in the waiting area as long as she did because she planned on chewing him out if he had a lame excuse.