“What’s your name, Newbie?” Alex jumps from her bunk, lifting her glasses so her black hair stays out of her face.

You look her up and down, checking her out. You were lying if you didn’t say she was attractive. You’ve heard many stories from ex-cons being gay for the stay. And she looked like the reason.

You were nervous since it was your first time in prison. At first, you were planning on being the silent and quiet one, not looking to fight. She had to ruin it. “What are you? Mute?”