(Avery)
I woke up to the sound of my alarm and groaned. I did not want to get out of bed. Not because I was tired, but because I knew what today would be like. A lot of eyes would be on me. I had to face school, face everyone, and face Elias too.
I rolled out of bed and quickly got ready. I kept my hair and makeup simple. I did not want to draw too much attention on myself, even though that's not something I can avoid. But I knew it would not matter. People would stare no matter what I did.
I went to the kitchen, and Caleb was already there, eating cereal.
"Morning," I said.
"Morning," he said, looking up. "Ready for your big day?"
"As ready as I will ever be," I said.
He smiled and shrugged. "You look good."
"Thanks," I said. I tried to believe him.
I grabbed my bag and headed to
