Name Omission

I shifted my pack to my other shoulder and brushed through the glass door, breathing in the book scent. The sound of pages flipping and awkward coughing occasionally filled the silence. I was back at the academy.

I walked quickly through the hallway towards my suite, which I would share with one other girl. I just couldn't seem to recall their name...

When I slid into the room there she was on the bed, legs dangling and brown hair covering her face. As soon as she saw me her face lit up and she bounced off the bed. She walked up to me as I stood awkwardly at the door and opened her arms. Before I realized what was actually happening she folded me into a huge hug.

Her face was so familiar, I just couldn't place my finger on where I had seen her before.

"Hi!" she exclaimed, and made jazz hands, "It's just amazing to see you again! Erica, right?"

I nodded and gulped internally, feeling really, really bad. What was her name!

"Hi," I offered tentatively, and knowing what I had to do, "What was your name again?"

Her face fell and she crossed her arms, making me squirm.

"No! I'm kidding, only kidding! I'm not mad!," she laughed, dropping the serious face, "I'm Emily and actually not surprised you don't remember me, since we met once three years ago where you submit your admission forms."

I let out a nervous laugh, and smiled, glad to have finally jumped that hurdle.