ANAHERA When game night rolled around, I ditched my sweats for a cream cable-knit sweater, dark jeans and knee-high boots.A little mascara, lip gloss and a quick ponytail later, I grabbed my purse and headed out.Thunderous cheers met my hearing when I pushed open the door that led to the arena for the game. Despite the chilly air, my fingers were moist with anxious heat. My whole body in fact.I looked at my card, wondering if I’d ever be able to figure out my way in this crazy maze. Just as I turned, someone bumped into me as they walked past. The string of insults that had bubbled up suddenly felt useless against my tongue when I realized it was an elderly man.The greying salt and pepper hair peeking from under his hat gave him away.“I’m so sorry, miss.” I caught onto a flash of green orbs before he tugged down his cap and walked away. “Okay, weird.” But who was I to blame him? The whole place thrummed with anxious energy, energy I knew would soon infect me. I just needed
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