The passage reveals that the narrator feels a sense of apprehension or discomfort regarding Margaret. By choosing the bed farthest away from her, the narrator is actively trying to create physical distance, indicating a desire to avoid interaction and possibly conflict. The phrase "I figured I could avoid her for two weeks, no problem" suggests a level of determination but also hints at an underlying tension or unease. The narrator's choice implies that there is something about Margaret that makes them uncomfortable or unwilling to engage, pointing to a negative or cautious attitude toward the friendship or relationship with her. Overall, the details convey feelings of anxiety, reluctance, and a wish to retreat from a social situation involving Margaret.
I made friends, but not with Margaret. I chose the bed farthest from where she slept. I figured I could avoid her for two weeks, no problem.
—"I'm Not Thirteen Yet,"
Amy Bernstein
Read this passage. What do details in the passage tell you about how the narrator feels?
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