Elizabeth's POV
The hallway was busier now, with students rushing to get to their next class. Anna kept her head down, and though our hands were still linked, she didn't say much. I glanced at her occasionally, waiting for her to speak, but she seemed content to stay quiet. That was fine. Sometimes silence was better.
When we reached the science classroom, I spotted my brother immediately. He was with his usual group, laughing loudly about something that probably wasn't even funny. He didn't notice me at first, but when he did, his expression changed. He shot me a glare, one that I pretended not to see. I wasn't in the mood to deal with him or whatever issue he had with me today.
I led Anna to the other side of the room, choosing seats far enough away from my brother and his fri
