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Quin sat staring out the window of her mother’s car as they drove down the interstate to her new school. The snowflakes fell hard and hit the windshield, melting instantly on contact. Outside the world was coated in a thick white blanket. Quin didn’t expect this much snow to have fallen by now, she only left two weeks ago. But lo and behold, the world she knew had been transformed into a winter wonderland. Her mother continued driving down the wet road as she anticipated getting back to the dorms. Last week she had received an invitation (via text message, of course) about a sleep over going on. She was super excited to see everyone since she had been gone for two weeks. That’s not a long time to most people, but Quin enjoyed being around friends. Plus a break from volleyball would be nice. For the past two weeks Quin had been playing in Singapore for the Japanese Women’s Junior Olympic Volleyball Team and was ready to be back and take a break.

Quin’s mother rolled up to the front of the dormitory and smiled, “You all set?” she asked. Quin looked at her mom and nodded smiling, “Thanks mom. I’ll call you tomorrow.” She opened the door and shivered as the cold air touched her face. Her hoodie kept her warmish, but the wind still gave her chills. She stepped out of the car and opened the back door. Leaning in, she grabbed her bags and headed towards the dorms. She opened the bottom door and headed up the stairs to her room. She heard some giggling down the hall and knew that the slumber party had begun. She smiled and got excited to hang out with all of her old friends, but first she had to drop off her bags.

Dumping her duffle bag, volleyball bag, and backpack she pulled out a pair of red soffees and a black tank top. Hmmm cute, but… Feeling a little grimy she quick hopped in the shower and scrubbed off. Stepping out, she dried off and threw on the outfit. Ok dressed, stuff dropped off… Alright time to go. She headed out in the hallway, but remembered something before the door closed all the way. She ran in and grabbed two six packs of beer and headed out again into the hallway and down to the dorm room.