Page 53 of We're At It Again

“I quit.”

A hush fell over the gym as everyone turned to watch the unfolding drama. Cynthia’s face turned red with anger. I had to bite my knuckle to keep from bursting into laughter.

“You can’t just quit.”

“I think I just did.” She said, turning on her heel and walking away.

She didn’t even look back when Cynthia let out an indignant screech. I met her with a proud smile on my face.

“I didn’t think you’d do it.”

“Me neither.”

I helped her with her bags, deciding it was best to flee before Cynthia went psychotic.

“So, what’s next, Snow?”

She shrugged.

“I don’t know.”

“You’ll figure it out.”

“Maybe.” She said, as if she’d never contemplated her life before. “What about you?”

“What about me?”

“I still have no idea what your plans are.”

I looked away, my expression hardening.

“Who knows? I’ll see when I get there.”

She frowned.

“Did you apply to any colleges?”

I tossed my head back with a groan.

“Can we please not discuss this again?”

She frowned.

“I just want to know why.”

My eyes flashed with annoyance, and I knew I needed to distance myself before things escalated.

“Just drop it, Luna.” I said, before disappearing around the corner.

She wouldn’t understand. No one would.

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32

LUNA

I SAT AT MY DESK; the glow of my laptop screen illuminated my face in the dimly lit room. The world outside enveloped me in darkness and silence, while my mind brimmed with thoughts and possibilities. I scrolled through the endless lists of colleges, my eyes scanning each name and description with anxiety and excitement.

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