Hannah I enter the classroom just before my teacher comes in. That was close. This teacher hates it if you come in after them. I glanced around - Maria should be here and I was hoping we could sit together again. But my eyes scan the room and I don’t see her. But she was fine after she was released. “Hannah, are you planning to stand up the entire class?” My teacher asks and I mutter a sloppy apology. I take my seat and look at Peter who pints at my phone. I received his message shortly. “We need to talk.” I hid my phone under my desk. Me: “Where’s she? Did her father do something again?” Peter: “She’s fine.” Peter: “Well. Kind of.” Me: “What do you mean kind of?!” Peter: “Let’s talk after class.” Me. “…” After a few seconds, he sends. Peter: “She knows.” I drop my

