ALAYNA
I feel miraculously light the next morning. I don’t have a fever anymore. But I’m late for work—it’s already nine, according to the clock on my wall—though Casey’s no longer next to me, so I think she probably made breakfast. But even then, I get ready for work and take the last medicine capsule. Cassius’s note makes me smile.
Don’t forget to take this. I’ll see you later - Cassius
I briefly spoke to him last night because I was too lazy to get up. But when he checked my fever I was only pretending to be asleep, and then he left.
There’s no one around the dining area when I slip in, so I go to my kitchen to continue my daily routine when Ms. Lennie enters.
“Good morning, Ms. Lennie,” I greet, almost singing while I’m putting on my apron.
“Good morning.” She looks at me curious
