SEVENTEEN | A New Friend Like Alaila

"Get to work!" Bella yelled.

We quickly cleared the table and were soon heading to the kitchen to clean up the dishes. I walked slowly, my head banging really, hard.

"You should walk fast," Katherine said and I nodded slightly.

She soon got engrossed in her talk with the other girls and she forgot about me completely. I tried to catch up with her and I almost fell to the ground. I groaned slightly and that caught her attention. "Be careful" she muttered. Are you hurt?"

"No, I am not. Thanks"

She held my hand. "Are you sure you are not hurt?"

I nodded with a smile. "I am not hurt"

She sighed. "You need to be careful at night, ok?"

I nodded. "Yes, ma'am"

We got to the kitchen and Katherine did most of the work to cover up for me. When we were done, we retired to our dormitory. I stared at the long hall with numerous beds.

"Are we all sleeping here?" I asked Katherine in a whisper.

"Yes. You should go get a bed space"

"Can't I sleep beside you?"

"You can't. Helen is the one sleeping in t