Chapter 9ScreamTommyI had carried a feeling of heaviness around with me all Saturday, thinking about my dream and what I found out on the internet. When midnight came, I was more than happy to make my escape.
The day had hit sixty. Now I slopped through the soupy snow, this time prepared, in snow boots that no longer fit Finn’s huge feet. I was already freezing when icy water ran down the back of my neck. I pushed the water away, feeling chilled. Bringing my flashlight up to the trees, I saw the melting snow dripping from the branches.
A wind started up out of nowhere. A slight spasm of unease moved in my gut. There were so many tall trees. I felt like I entered the woods from my mother’s story. Fear helped me keep up with Finn’s brutal pace.
“Are you going to tell Silence you like her?
