I sat on a bench outside the school.

I wasn't ready to go home…

More like I wasn't sure which home to go to.

I was avoiding a man I hadn't seen in years, an absent mother, and a man I couldn't have.

And to add a cherry on top.

My best friend betrayed me.

Now I didn't have anywhere to go.

I exhaled heavily.

“Might as well just book a hotel,” I murmured.

Yeah… that wouldn't work.

How long was I going to do that for?

I guess I was left with one option.

Going back home.

I could at least lock myself in the room and no one...