ed about lacing my voice. She didn't respond,

drive off worriedly but there was nothing I could do, "she and dad must have g

can know if he truly told anyone, after minutes of looking no one even seemed to pay attent

ol going to the fishery class which was always held at our school pond so as to give detailed explanations to every topic. As I entered, I noticed Tom sitting there, engrossed in his reading. I quickly shifted my gaze so I wouldn't make any eye contact with hi

. Agnes greeted us, as sh

res, the principal passed a loving piece of information to all the teachers y

to hear what would make our strict pri

s, and I'll be waiting," she announced. Students started passing by me, but none approached me. They rushed toward Sarah and the other popular girls. Feeling invisible, I resigned myself to sitting alone until I saw a guy's shoe in front of

e? What's your name?" I in

ppointment washed over me seeing him happy with someone else, he didn't even look my way for one second, I turned back to Marve, saying, "Yes, why not?" With the hope of making Tom jealous. Marvin's face lit up with happiness, and he told me that he will contact me more on how our dre

even pay attention to me. However, to my relief, he kept our previous conversation a secret, that felt good and I am glad. When the bell rang, signaling the end of the school day, we all hurriedly packed up and left. I had to wait for my mother's car before I could head home. While waiting, I unexpectedly encountered Marve. I was delighted to see him, and I learned that he was also waiting for hi

y pointed out. "Hey, lady, it's just an expression," I clarified for Anna. "It means she's not feeling well, do you understand?" Anna nodded, comprehending my explanation. My mother looked at me with pride, and then refocused on driving. We continued playing and made a promise to give her some medication once we arrived home. A few minutes later, we pulled into the driveway. My mother asked me to bring in the groceries from the car, and I dutifully obliged, carrying them to the kitchen and arranging them neatly. I quickly changed into more comfortable clothes, as I knew I would be assisting my mother with cooking

peaking with", I queried actin

just thought you would be less busy by now, but if you

m not sleeping yet"

ed stories, laughed, and discovered common interests. But as the conversa