They say the greatest power was often simple patience. I wish I could empathize with that because right now, I have none.
I wanted nothing more than to get out of this place, to these eyes that’s staring me down so much. I could feel myself being buried on the ground by their heavy gazes — a sentiment I currently share. If the floor opened up for me, I’d gladly jump in.
“R-really?” Violet murmured, genuinely confused at my sudden proposal. She was the first to break the silence, and this was the first I’d be thankful to her for. I flashed a constricted smile, which must have looked like something you’d see from someone having trouble in the toilet.
“Yes, I . . .” I glanced up at Andy and Logan as I figured out a reason plausible enough that they wouldn’t think I was planning something s
