"He also mentioned I shouldn't run away." I push the door open and enter the silent hall, flickering the lights on.
"Run away? I thought I told you to make it less obvious, Lottie."
The house's empty. Jia isn't home yet. Maybe she's hanging out with Arlo. I'll text her later right after I've washed up and clear the dishes on the sink from this morning's break fast. Shannon follows me to the kitchen and sets the plastic bag on the counter. We may or may not have bought a few more snacks for our stomachs on the way here.
"I did." I tell her. But it sounds like I'm trying to convince myself that I really did. What's this feeling though? I've never felt so unsure in my entire life. So why now? Shannon drags her fingers across her hair before tying it up in a pony tail. Then she slides he
