((Is Fred open? I always found Fred's geeky, slobby, slacker-y behavior fun. Plus, did you know he volunteers for non-profit organizations? Oh, and his mansion... wait a minute.))
Kimiko
I took out the handkerchief to wipe my eyes, stuffing it back into my bag. I took a few deep breaths, but I couldn't get the choking feeling out of my throat. My mind was everywhere. I needed the money, but I had nowhere to go. And I didn't have a close, secure circle of friends like everyone else. No, I had casual friends and coworkers, but science always came first. No, it was the only thing for me.