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

knew I would, but this sucks so much more than I thought. I hurry faster to meet up with Gamma Brett, I really

greens and browns of the forest and the earthy smell that always calms my

checks in before their patrol starts, a full ten minutes before Gamma Brett did, which gave me time

school my emotions.

before us.” He smiles at me and I return it

“1100k at him

the groups. We

worse for wear. Her hair is

and her well chosen outfit looks like she put it on in a hurry and maybe in the dark The bright colors clash with the muted tones Of

to wear out in the woods

I say

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