our hips are already a bit big, and you

othy, although she was correct, I didn't feel goo

she prepares me for tonight's graduation ceremo

I was running out of time. I couldn't stop pondering what a

using information, I tried calling Jon

a source of worry for me. He usually wasn't gone for so

roblem, and I

understood what was best for me, so perhaps it was for the be

" I grin as I hug my legs close to me and look down i

he smile in her voice when she breathes. It provided me

know what transp

furious than I put on because I couldn't comprehend how t

me think otherwise. "Do you still miss him?" I venture a question as

nt." My shoulders strain as her tone, which is now sharper than before,

ve been worrying out of my mind while she relaxes and doesn'

ten in my hair and she jerkily pulls it back. "The moment he questioned our

nd I recoil at the animosity and loathing that are oozing from her tone. We are fortunate that Mr. Gaius st

re, D

trust me. "If you were, you wouldn't be talking about things that are so terrib

g was pointless. She never got it, and occasionally I had the

other things from getting more strained, so I ch

aving s

Although I was supposed to devote myself to

from using such nasty language. What's wrong with you? She slap

e will also have something to say about that. I rephrase my st

ghs. I would much rather get ready myself, but Dorothy

e hesitant, but The Outpost's future is more crucial. To s

it was simpler to say than to accomplish, I held back. I briefly considered tellin

keep things private between the two of us,

nt to sigh as she continues because once she s

e him happy, you'll feel happy too. In any case, it's a privilege to be a contributor to The Outpost.

be concerned about." She mutters, casting a disapproving glance down at me

eeper into the tub before holding my breath and lo

ould halt around me, the water would smother out all of my

breathing, talking, w

I can hold my breath, I let the emptiness

ven those few minut

o end. Elderly people

ve to the music, Ant