Dancing for the Older Man

POV: VALENTINA

The very next day on campus, the bright morning sun did nothing to burn away the exhaustion clinging to my bones. I adjusted the strap of my heavy backpack and turned to face Carmella as we strolled along the paved courtyard.

"I need a part-time job." I announced with grim determination, shifting a thick textbook to my other hand.

Carmella stopped walking entirely and arched a p