"College can be very scary," her mother told her, "You need to be very careful."
She sighed, "Okay mom." She pushed out her chair with her palms. Getting out of her chair, she straightened my clothing. A pair of ripped skinny jeans and a white tanktop hid how nervous she was.
Katie had always been shy, especially around boys. She'd turned eighteen only a month ago, and graduated only three. She had to admit, that she was terrified.
From her small town high-school, to an upstate university was a huge change. She hadn't met her roommate yet, but had been informed that it was a boy. That only made it worse. She walked out towards the car as her mother called after her, "Use protection!"
She stopped completely, and was sure the entire neighborhood had heard it. "Mom!"
"Well you don't want to end up pregnant in the first six months! That's not something a mother can deal with twice!"
"Or a father," her dad added as he walked into the kitchen.
"Daddy will you tell her I'm not going to be," she paused, clearing her throat. "Sexually active."
"You bet your ass you're not," her brother smirked. "I'll beat the shirt out of that boyfriend of yours."
"I don't have a boyfriend!" She sighed.
"Don't worry kitten, they're just worried about you." Her dad smiled.
This was the first time since her parents had separated that they were all together as a family. Her brother, Ryan, was only two years older than her, but still very protective. Katie had led a sheltered life, until this point.
