Kelvin was waiting in front of the corner store at 3:56. His muscles were tense and he was sweating a
bit more than usual. The other kids gathered in front of the little storefront were much more relaxed,
even playful. They joked back and forth lightly to each other but for Kelvin, time slowed. 3:57.
"Don't worry, Kelvin. He ain't even gonna show up." Kelvin hoped that he wouldn't. A black four-
door Camry with tinted windows pulled up and parked across the street. Kelvin gulped. 3:58. A
group of teenagers piled out of the car. James was in the front. "Hi-ya, Kelvin. Glad you could make
it," James said. Kelvin felt smaller,
8. Why is Kelvin waiting at the corner store?
