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.

felt off about Lydia today. It was summer, but Lydia was wearing a long–sleeved, high–necked black shirt. Her long

can help if you want.” Lydia’s voice was barely

with concern. “Are you

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

shook her head

already back to defending Betty,”

seniors, they had hardly any downtime

sitting through classes, so he mindlessly scrolled through the Facebook


people were defending Betty again online. Half the class pulled out their phones to check Facebook

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