ARIA I've never been this nervous to come to classes, even when it was my first day and I was scared about how everything would go. Today, I'm a nervous wreck. I'm torn between seeing Ryder and not. In other words, I'm even more confused now than I was before and that's saying something. It feels like there's a barrier between us that stops us from approaching each other no matter how hard we try, and deep down, I know this is my fault. But what else was I supposed to do? Exposing myself to danger risks my uncle's life, too, and after everything he has done for me, is it fair for me to do this to him? I don't know. I'm tired of thinking about this. I head to my first healing arts class and grab my usual seat. I drop my bag near my feet and anxiously stare at my notebook, waiting

