Chapter 0390

Nina

"Fine," Selena said, slowly lowering the knife. "I'll go with you."

I let out a relieved sigh at Selena's words and smiled gently, then led her over to the door and opened it for her. She stepped out into the hallway, still avoiding eye contact, and walked alongside me with her head down. As we came out of the building and headed back out into the chaos, I was surprised to find that she continued to follow me with no complaints; although she didn't drop her knife.

Finally, we made our way back to the infirmary. Luke, Lori, and Jessica were guiding the refugees into the tunnels.

"I'm not going in there," Selena said, shaking her head and folding her arms across her chest when she saw where the refugees were headed. "No way."

"It's safer down there," I said, trying my best not to upset her even more. "I promise you won't need to be down there for long."

Selena stared at me warily for a few moments before finally sighing and storming off with the others. Just before she disappeared into the tunnel, I saw Jessica take the knife away from her with a look of disgust on her face, and I let out a sigh of relief to see that Selena was complying. I just hoped that she wouldn't cause any trouble down there.

I said, turning to face Luke. "Don't let her run off, but try not to freak

nodded. I watched as he jogged off to gather more students. Then, Lori and Jessica

her, I noticed that her expression was stem. She seemed to have fiercely made up her mind, and if there was one thing I knew about Jessica it was that it was impossible to change her mind

you sure?" I asked nervously. "You guys don't have to if

you whether you like it or not. We're your friends, and we can't just sit around and

hide somewhere safe, I realized that it wouldn't be fair to expect that of them. Maybe this was

said finally. "Just promise that you'll be

Jessica said

managed a weak smile. "Have you

everything that had happened. He was trying so hard to be a perfect leader right now that he had shoved down the fact that he was battered and exhausted from everything, and it made me realize that I needed to check on him. Without another word, I

as I pushed the locker room door open. I was met with the sound of the showers running and so, furrowing my

He was standing there beneath the steaming hot water with his head bowed and his hand pressed against the wall. He looked up and saw me, and

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