(Isabella)
The following morning, I woke up in Maya's tight embrace. As I tried to peel her off me, she slowly opened her eyes. "Hi,” she said, her voice crisp from sleep.
"Good morning," I responded with a smile.
"Can you..." I pointed to her arms snugly wrapped around me.
"Oh!" she exclaimed, quickly adjusting and letting me go. “I’m sorry, I just wanted to make sure you didn’t disappear overnight,” she added with a sheepish grin, and I chuckled.
"Don't worry, I won't," I assured her, though I could sense her unease.
"I don't believe you," she teased, and I laughed again.
Maya stood up and walked to her desk, settling on her chair while busying herself with her phone.
"Are there no classes today?" I had to ask. By this time yesterday, she was all ready for school.
"Today's spor
