I Play Truth or Dare at My First Sleepover and Things Get Weird Fast
I sit cross-legged on the fluffy rug in Brooke’s basement, trying to look relaxed even though my stomach keeps flipping. I just moved here two weeks ago, and this is my first real invite. Senior year starts in a few days. I need friends. The four of them—Brooke, Madison, Taylor, and Riley—have been nice enough at school, but there is an edge to their smiles that makes me nervous.
We have snacks, fairy lights, and sleeping bags spread everywhere. Music plays low in the background. Everything feels normal until Brooke claps her hands.
“Truth or dare time. No backing out. That’s the rule if you want to be in the group.”
My heart beats faster. I laugh like it is no big deal. “Okay, sure.”
The game starts easy. Truths abo
