(Still Lucas’ POV)
… See, the city had been working in our neighborhood for weeks, replacing the gas lines. It had a lot of people on edge and frustrated. Mom n dad thought us getting out for a bit would be good for us, so they were pushing for us to go. So that morning mom happily ushered me out the door and, after saying goodbye, Emmitt and I were off to go pick up our dates…
… Emmitt kept teasing me, either to take my mind off my anxiety or to tease me about it. I couldn’t explain it, though. Not even to myself. I just knew something was wrong and that I shouldn’t be away from my parents. I had no idea how right I was until I literally watched my entire world blow up right before my eyes.”
She heaved such a heavy, mournful sigh as she closed her eyes that my hands began to tremble wi
