She stood in front of the classrooms, staring as if she had walked into a place that did not belong to her. Was she dreaming? Nothing made sense and she had no idea how she even ended up here. Her eyes searched the faces around her, hoping to see someone she knew, and relief came when she noticed a few familiar ones.
The halls were alive with movement. Students walked past, some laughing, some deep in talk, others playing without care. The normalcy of it all only confused her more. Angela pushed herself forward and entered the classroom, praying her friends would give her answers. Maybe they could explain what was happening because she could not understand it herself.
It was break time, and Alex sat with Stales in quiet discussion. A smile touched her lips when she saw them, and without hesitation she squeezed into the little space between them. They shifted their seats, giving her room to settle, and she felt comfort simply being near them.
