Chapter 20: Loud and Proud

Bradley hit the automatic lock button on his key fob, then shoved his keys into his front pocket. "Ready?" He stood near the rear of the car, waiting for Jeremy to catch up.

"Yep." Jeremy hitched his backpack onto his shoulder. "Let's go get educated." He slapped Bradley's shoulder and laughed.

Together, they walked from the commuter parking lot toward the college campus, which took about five minutes, and then another three minutes to reach the quad. Luckily for Bradley, both of his morning classes were in the same building that stood on the north side of the quad, so he wouldn't have to trek back and forth across campus.

"What's going on up there?" Jeremy asked.

Bradley followed the direction of Jeremy's gaze. A large group of people surrounded the quad, cell phones raised in the air. Laughter and encouraging catcalls filled the morning air.

"I have no idea," Bradley said, his tone distracted. "A fight, maybe?"