Chapter 21

I swallowed, feeling embarrassment rise in my chest, I was here crying like a loser because he was not "looking for friends.." so what if some cute transfer student didn't want to be my friend? I didn't want to be his either. I had my own friends, really good ones.

Standing up with the last shred of dignity I owned, I dusted myself, and strut away. Not slowing down to let him follow or check if he was following.

"Why did you guys take so much time?" Mom asked frowning as I came out to the clearing.

"No reason." I murmured.

I sat down on my side of...