Leif My heart was in my throat. He was back. That was my initial thought before he backed out of the classroom looking pale and sweaty. The class seemed to be in shock like we didn't quite know what to think about seeing Ronan ghost our doors after three long months of not seeing him. Sure, it wasn't that long. But for my heart, it seemed like an eternity. When he returned and everyone saw Green hand him a packet the class erupted in whispers. And the entire time I waited for him to look my way. He kept his head down, wearing a tiny ponytail in his hair. He looked different since the last time I saw him in person. He looked bad. And not like ugly or anything. I don't think Ronan would ever be considered ugly by anyone. Just...bad. Under his eyes were dark circles. He looked paler than u

