After Alice’s attack, I head to the bathroom and clean myself up the best that I can. I think about just heading home for the day, but I refuse to give her the satisfaction. When the blood has stopped and I am more or less presentable I hurry to class, slipping into my seat usual moments before the bell rings.
I do my best to focus on the lesson, but I’m still shaken from what happened with Alice. I reflexively reach for the phone in my pocket, pulling it our and tapping into the messages before I realize what I’ve done.
I don’t have Felix to turn to anymore. I can’t even go back and read old messages. I sigh, even if I could, it wouldn’t be the same now that I know who Felix really is.
My chest aches as I realize how isolated I truly am. I’m grateful for Lynn, but when it comes down
