The rest of the school day passed surprisingly normally.
Classes continued. Students answered questions. The endless chatter about the damaged hallway and lockers slowly faded into background noise. I tried to focus on the lesson in front of me, but it was impossible.
Every now and then, I’d feel a pair of eyes on me. I didn’t need to look to know who it was.
Eli.
His words from lunch refused to leave my head. “Don’t forget we’re fated mates.”
By the time the final period ended, my head was pounding. “I’ll be right back,” I told Mike and Lila as we stepped into the hallway.
Mike nodded. “We’ll wait here.”
Lila studied my face for a second but didn’t say anything. I headed toward the boys’ restroom, hoping a few minutes alone would help me clear my thoughts.
The restroom was empty.
