Eric was right, Brian doesn't attend this school anymore. However, it's like he left fear in the hallways.
The weird stares I had noticed before are not for us -Eric and I- they're only for me. Stupid rumors have been spreading. I haven't dared to hear most of them, but, apparently, I was the reason behind Brian's departure.
Students are scared of me. They think I'm weird.
Honestly, I don't care. There's only one person at school whose opinion is important for me.
Ashby enters the classroom. He hasn't been late since the contest, which makes me wonder a lot of things. But for now, I don't want to question him about anything. He, on the other hand, doesn’t wait too long before asking me something.
"Do you want to play video games today?" He leaves his backpack on his desk and loo
