Standing in line was the strangest experience of my life. Other teens smiled and waved. The lunch lady grinned at me and gave me an extra helping of chili. Apparently I should have gone missing a year ago, assuming I was going to learn to like this attention.
I went to go sit at my normal table, but it took me forever as people all tried to tell me hi. I nodded at the first few, then ignored the rest. I dropped my tray on the empty table and settled in, barely getting that first bite down before the feeling of being watched hit me again.
A quick look around the cafeteria told me nothing looked out of place. I probably looked pretty stupid with a spoonful of chili halfway to my mouth. I shoved it in and started to chew, but it turned my stomach. There really was a first time for everythin
