Chapter IX part ii - New Beginnings, Forgetfulness, & Other Abstract Concepts
Cari
The final bell rang before anyone was ready for the school night to be over. Our homeroom was buzzing as the upperclassmen traded wagers over which team they suspected would be victorious come Wednesday. Lilly and Helena both threw quick farewells in my direction as they hurried out with the rest of the class, and Elyse had granted me a wave and a clipped “bye” before she followed them. Sage and Gal idled by my desk, waiting.
“Can you guys give us a minute?” I asked them, gesturing to our professor. Both nodded and made for the exit, smiling at Val on their way out.
She smiled in return, only to gaze over at me questioningly. “Cari? Everything okay?”
I nodded and approached her desk wordlessly. Carefull
