Chapter 5

While Lucas had qualms about adjusting to life as a college student, Evan helped ease the transition. Lucas admired Evan’s work ethic and appreciated the motivation they gave each other.

Even his dreaded Elementary Statistics class was going better than he feared. With Evan’s tutoring, Lucas was passing the class with flying colors and had managed to stay under the radar of the cranky Prof. Lingle. In fact, he was acing all of his classes and thoroughly enjoying his new life.

Starting his day with Evan’s bright smile always put him in a good mood, but this morning was shaping up to be a challenge.

It all started with a text message.

Keith: Call me as soon as you get this message.

Lucas: Busy day. Can’t it wait?

Keith: NO. I NEED TO TALK TO YOU NOW.

Only bad things were in store when Keith texted in all caps.

Lucas stabbed at his phone, bringing up Keith’s contact and hitting the CALL button. With barely one ring, Keith was on the other end.