RIVER
Lexi had dozed off in the backseat when we pulled up outside my house. Her head rested against the glass, and for a moment, I envied how peaceful she looked.
She was seated in the back passenger seat so that no one could see her, and the tinted windows also helped hide her. “I’ll be quick,” I whispered aloud, to which she opened her eyes, realizing we had arrived.
She was tired, and that made me feel bad about the fact that she had to go to school. Mrs. Wilson's early meeting made it possible for her to stay home, but because of the test, she had to go to school. She said I was starting to get into Principal Taylor’s good books, and she didn’t want that to get ruined.
Climbing out, I shut the door gently and headed for the gate. My pulse hammered as I pushed it open and crosse
