I sat on the floor of my room, clothes scattered everywhere. I didn't know what to bring, what to leave. It all felt useless anyway.
I stared at my half-empty suitcase for a long time. The walls around me felt like they were closing in. This used to be my safe place. Now it just felt like another thing I had to let go.
My phone vibrated on the bed beside me. Luke’s name flashed on the screen again. I noticed that the outside was already bright and sunny.
I squeezed my eyes shut and pulled the plug from the charger. I turned my phone off.
I bit my inner cheek to suppress my emotions. I zipped the suitcase with trembling hands, wiping my sweaty palms on my jeans.
I didn’t even know if I packed everything I needed.
I just needed to leave. I know he will come here, and I’ve planned every
