The four girls and one boy headed to the cafeteria. While eating, everyone joked without restraint, and I acted as if nothing was wrong. I couldn't have a long face; people would think I was petty. But I was really upset! Honestly, I hadn't offended Molly, and I hadn't planned to pursue her, yet she had hurt me so badly.
After this awful lunch, I headed straight back.
"Hey, aren't you going to take us home?" Molly asked, looking at me.
"Are you four afraid of getting lost?" I forced a smile, wanting to yell, "Get the hell out of here! Who the hell are you trying to fool?!" Molly left, but I didn't go back to the dorm. I ran straight to the playground. I decided not to go back to the dorm for lunch today. Let them check the dorms if they want; the teachers check the dorms at lunchtime an
