Playfully, she offered, “Want to give it a try?”
I shook my head, responding, “Nah, I’m already familiar with the taste.”
Little did I know, this innocent moment would lead to years of late-night regret and self-reproach.
Story #3

During my high school years, I found myself at a gig surrounded by peers from my class. Throughout the evening, I had been engaged in constant conversation with a particular girl, standing by her side.

