A single tear escaped. Deep down I know they all care and this is punishing everyone, but I can ‘t back down, I need to get out of here and the soone

the better. I la-low I am not weak or useless, but that little voice in the back of my head that sounds suspiciously like Kaley likes to tell me otherwise. I just feel the absolute need to prove myself and my worth. No amount of words from them will make me believe I am good enough until I do.

I finally conceded and went to the door and grabbed the food he brought up after I was completely sure he and everyone else was out of my house. I eat slowly, not hungry, but I am tired of hearing how small I am from too much training and not eating enough. I leave the empty dishes outside my door, to show him I took the offering and appreciate the gesture.

After the most fitful sleep, I got up groggily and dressed half asleep. I was so tired I forgot to use the window and headed to my patrol spot out the front door. It shocked me for a minute when I bumped into a solid mass as I was walking down the sidewalk lost in my thoughts.

“Whoa there Smalls, I mean Skylar. Cam cleared his throat and let go of me as quickly as he grabbed me. He tried for a smile, but it didn’t reach his

eyes. “You headed for patrol.” I just nodded my head and looked away. I couldn’t take the lookin his sad green eyes. Do you want me to walk…” He

gestured back over his shoulder. “Uh, nevermind. Okay, I’ll see you at school later. Training isn’t going to be the same without you, you know.

“l agree.” I gave him a small smile, but couldn’t look him in the eye. “I’ll see you later.” I move around him and do my best to hold it together, I miss

more than I thought. I hurry

different shades of greens and browns of the

the patrol cabin, where everyone checks in before their patrol starts, a full ten minutes before

school my emotions.

have known you’d get here before us.” He smiles at me

‘s us? “1100k

of the groups. We figured with your background and

up.” He shifts and Marnie is behind him looking worse for wear. Her hair is in a tangled mess

is smeared and her well chosen outfit looks like she put it on in a hurry and maybe in the dark The bright

and aren’t something you want to wear out in the woods like this, unless you want to

f*ck? I

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