I COULDN'T AVOID SCHOOL FOREVER.
I knew I would have to go back eventually. Preparing for and being at the trial had made me miss a few days and I knew I couldn't miss anymore. Devin and I were going back tomorrow to hear the judge's final verdict. My stomach churned even at the thought of him being free. If he was set free. . . I was as good as dead.
And while a year ago, I may have denied everything in, now. . . I knew what happiness was. I was happy was here with Devin. I was happy with the new friends I had made. I didn't have to live in fear. I didn't have to jump at every small noise. I didn't have to be afraid if I was a few minutes late out of school. And while Devin did his best to reassure me that John would be found guilty, there was just this sinking feeling insi
