Maisie and Zinnia got to their classroom. Zinnia glanced over at her usual spot. Someone was already sitting there quietly.

Lydia was actually in class today. Ethan had his head turned, excitedly telling Lydia all about their crazy adventure from yesterday. Lydia just listened, quiet as ever.

A faint smile finally softened Lydia’s usually calm face as she saw Zinnia walk in through the door. “Zinnia,” she called out.

“Morning, Zinnia. Morning, Maisie.” Ethan turned around with a bright grin, looking at them.

“Morning.” Both girls replied.

“Zinnia, I’ll catch you during the break, okay?” Maisie said. Her desk was two rows behind theirs, so they weren’t sitting together.

Something felt off about Lydia today. It was summer, but Lydia was wearing a

your homework? I can help if you want.” Lydia’s voice was barely there, even softer

concern.

froze for a moment, taken aback by the question. Instinctively, she hunched her shoulders and

fine.” Lydia shook her head

back to defending

extended break finally arrived. As seniors, they had hardly any downtime and even fewer chances for entertainment. Hanging out wasn’t really an

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online. Half the class pulled out their phones to

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