I’ve made a commitment to say yes to new experiences.

That’s why I accepted my roommate’s invitation to join her and some friends on a camping trip.

The morning of our departure, a pickup truck rumbled to a stop in front of our building, the cargo bed already full of camping equipment. The door to the backseat opened and my roommate’s friend stepped out. My eyes widened as I studied him. A faded T-shirt stretched across his broad shoulders. Brown hair curled haphazardly, locks falling forward onto his forehead.

He looked at me, his stare somehow unnerving and exciting at once. “Hi, I’m Chris,” he said, extending his hand. Strong, thick fingers closed around mine, dwarfing my delicate hand. “You ever been camping before?”

I tugged my lip... Read More