Group Hug

"Group hug!" she shouts, a grin on her face.

I'm hesitant

I edge forward instead.

I'm not slow on entering

When the juniors next to me jump in.

Then I join

Hugging all the humans

My new family

The rest of the freshman join me

I couldn't see who else I was holding in my embrace

But it sure was nice

Behind me, a bunch if boys looked hesitant

Like they were to good for group hugs

So instead they boxed us in

I didn't care, because I knew they were trying

When it broke, I felt all warm and happy

Now it's cold

And I wish she could call a group hug again