Empty
It's how I am feeling right now. I feel empty and numb—that feeling when you're not necessarily sad but just empty. I don't know why I'm feeling like this. Yes, I had started to develop feelings for Ryder, but we weren't in a relationship or anything. I don't feel angry or annoyed at him. I am just.....hurt.
"Are you okay?" Carol asks from beside me with a concerned look.
No.
"Yes, I am. I mean why wouldn't I be?" I smile, but it looks forced, and I can tell Carol isn't buying it.
"You know you can talk to me, right?" she says while holding my hand.
"I know. But just not now?" I say as I hold onto my bag and head out of the closet.
I head to my locker to pick up the books that I need for the first and second periods. I still have twenty minutes till the bell goes, but I feel l
