It was Monday. As I walked through the school corridors, all heads swiveled to me. By looking at their dumbfounded faces, it seemed like they'd seen a ghost. Or maybe they were amazed because I was still alive due to my latest fight with Karla. As I turned to the direction of my classroom, more freakish gazes landed on me. Now I regretted coming to school earlier than my usual arrival. If I was one or two minutes late, at least no one would throw attention towards me. What's their problem really? Staring is disrespectful! I could see my classmates from afar as they relaxed on a bench. I felt a bit of relief when I saw Candy and the girls. They waved their arms, gesturing for me to hurry up when they spotted me. Ignoring the murmurs and stupid gazes coming after me, I sped up walking

