My feet carried me out of the room quickly.

“Rosie.”

Tears stung my lids, blurring my vision.

I lowered my head, hands fisted by my sides.

Keep it in, Rosie.

“Please, Rosie. Just stop and talk to me.” Henry called after me.

I wasn't sure where I was going, all I wanted was to get out.

Disappear.

“Miss Alphonse.” 

The change of name made me understand we were in the midst of students.

I weaved past a few students in a stumbling mess.

Occasionally bumping into some people.

“Miss Alphonse.”

Before his hands could reach mine, I pulled away. The next thing that followed was a resounding—

Slap.

My palm...