( 7.7 ) s i m o n ABOUT A HALF HOUR FROM NOW, JUDITH'S CAR WILL BE HERE. I take a look at myself in the bathroom mirror, staring blankly at the reflection of myself. I don't know what I'm doing. A few seconds pass by, I splash a good amount of cold water onto my face. I feel too anxious to do anything. My hands rub down my wet face to dry it down, I look into the mirror once more. My head keeps reminding me that I'm finally hanging out with Jude today, apart from the time at school. This isn't a big deal. I shouldn't be this worried. It's just Jude. I freshen up one last time before getting out of the bathroom, and back to my room. "20 minutes," I mumble to myself as I look at my alarm cloc

