Elena.

The wind picked up the moment we stepped outside, ruffling the colorful leaves scattered on the ground. The gust lifted them up, carried them a few feet, and gently laid them back down. I pulled my jacket tighter, feeling the chill of the air bite at my skin.

We walked down the path toward the gym's side room, which was closest to the sports fields. Even though I usually avoided those fields at all costs, Reid would occasionally kidnap me to watch his practices or force me to attend a game.

"I don't know if the side door will be open," I said absentmindedly.

Kyle stayed quiet, maintaining a...