CH 304: THEN AND NOW

Two young men were standing side by side in front of a vending machine in the University cafeteria. The first among the pair of young men was a rather tall and muscular young man of African American ethnicity. He wore a jersey above his burgundy-colored shirt but his expression was haggard and tired.

Meanwhile, the second young man was curiously looking at the vending machine in front. In the end, taking his credit card, he turned toward the other young man and asked him in a quizzical tone.

"Coffee or Coke?"

"..."

"Let's go with coffee then."

Adam shrugged his shoulders, seeing his lack of answer, and pressed the coffee button. Soon, he received two instantaneous coffee from the machine and presented one to Steven.

"Or would you rather have tea?"