The last few days I'd been working hard on my sketches to present them when I was in the city. Actually, I was looking for inspiration everywhere and making notes no matter what I had in my mind. I was sure every thought would be useful. All the emotions I felt, all the ideas I got were expressed on sheets of paper. All the stuff I was surrounded with could become inspiration for me. Nevertheless, Daniel's desire to move, Eric's disappearance, sad Eva, the worried mom were in my head, but what could inspire you more than worries of your soul? Just nothing, because it's the real you. It's something connected to you that you can't deny and drop out. It is all depicted in what you create.

   It's just stupid to pretend someone else. Lying is already out of fashion.

   Eva didn't talk to me after that conversation in the hall. When I saw her at college, she seemed depressed and worried, so each time I said to myself that if she wanted to tell me everything, she would do it. Maybe it depended on the mutual trust. I might say I was not that one she trusted completely.

   Eva knew then I was preparing for the trip, but she never said she was happy for me. She didn't even say that she supported me and wished all the best. I didn't want to suspect her of being jealous of me. It was unfair. Anyway I couldn't help learning what was going on to her.

   "Hi, Sophie," said Stephanie as soon as she noticed me in the canteen. "How are you?"

   I was glad she spoke with me, so I moved to give Stephanie space to sit with me. We hadn't talked for long.

   "Hey, I'm fine. And you?"

   She sat down but didn't believe my words.

   "I guess it's not true, is it? You look exhausted these days." Stephanie asked and I nodded. "Have you talked to Daniel? People say he's gonna leave. His grandma has already recovered, she's okay, so... Are you like this because of it?"

   I was shocked by her conjectures. She was totally wrong, and I had to tell the truth about the trip to her. That girl was trust-worthy as I thought.

   "No, I'm not! I'm fine about him. I just need to say I'm moving for some weeks to the city too, so... I want to relax, change the atmosphere and see new sights, you know? It's a kind of pleasure for me to be somewhere else and meet new people."

   Stephanie took a sip of her coffee and added some words of her opinion.

   "Yeah, you're right. It's cool. Then have fun!"

   "Thanks," I smiled and fell silent, but she knew what else to say.

   "What's happening to Eva? She looks weird and gloomy these days. Is it because of Eric? Is she okay?"

   "I don't know. We haven't had a chance to converse." I answered and made an attempt to see Eva in the crowd of students, coming into the canteen. She might be right there.

   "Oh, really?" She wondered. "It's a serious problem. Maybe you two should hang out? I've heard a good movie is going on now in the cinema. It's said to be an exciting comedy about love and teen relationship. Do you remember the time when you two went there every month?"

   The happy memories were brought back at once.

   "Certainly. It was even more than twice a month. She adored going to the movie. We liked to discuss each film we watched. Good times."

   "So why don't you offer her to do it once again? Maybe it would make her mood a bit better."

   I didn't say anything. I was just thinking about it. Stephanie's idea was really great to be offered. When I unlocked the phone, I found Eva's name contact to text her a message about hanging out that weekend. She might agree to it.