I tried to breathe deeply as I walked down the sidewalk towards my house. My parents were already there, talking with my family. A few of them noticed me coming, but in true style, pretended nothing had happened as they waved to me.

I was thankful, I didn’t feel like explaining myself to everyone. Aunt Jessica sat leaned against my car, watching me with dull eyes and a sad frown.

I walked over, ignoring lingering stairs as I went to her. When I got to her, she sighed, and got that motherly-type smile on her face.

“Ruby honey, I’m sorry,” She said as soon as she met me. I lifted...