Rashad seemed agitated. His eyes shifted rapidly as he sat in a corner
table at the student union. The young college freshman was absorbed in
an animated conversation with his best friend, Jamal. The upper
classman was the only one he could confide in – and Rashad had a lot
he needed to work through with the older boy’s guidance.

Jamal noticed Rashad’s uneasy glances and his constantly jiggling
leg. “What’s wrong, man? Is life as a freshman too much for your
ass?”

“It aint nothin’ I can’t handle. But I been havin’ these
strange feelin’s lately, Jamal, man – …