As soon as the bell rings for lunch break the next day, I’m out of my seat and dashing into the hallway. The main focus on my mind is successfully dodging Silas until the rest of the day is over.
If I’m lucky enough, I can avoid him for the rest of the week till he completely forgets about me.
Amen to that.
I find a snack dispenser and move towards it, picking a granola bar. I should eat more, as I’m pretty hungry, but I’d take anything over stepping into the school cafeteria, where all the students are gathered—where Silas and Elena are waiting.
After popping a few coins in, I pick my granola bar from the dispenser, turning to leave, but then I’m suddenly shoved. The force pushes me back, and I stagger, falling on my butt.
I groan in pain, wincing with my eyes shut.
“OMG, I’m so so
