rain is thunderous on the plastic dome over my head . while i was making the step to even consider continuing my education at the community college , talking about going on to an actual university had me close to a panic attack . `` i hate them , '' he had ground out between his teeth.. poor julius . 'you 're going to reach out and stop his heart ? ' `` thanks for leaving my keys with her and getting my car over here , '' i said . she unconsciously grabbed her braid and twirled the end around her index finger . 