#Chapter 19 Break Yours Back

It takes a long while for me to calm down.

Alex’s hug helps, but we still spend the rest of our practice time huddled under the table. He only backs off once I first start pulling away from him.

“…You alright?”

Still unable to speak, I just nod and crawl out from under the table. We both leave its shade, standing still in the room.

Alex stares at me for a good minute before he murmurs, scratching at the back of his head.

“…If you, uh, want to practice some other time, I’m cool with that.”

I nod, feeling too tired to think too much.

I turn and stumble over to my phone. Thankfully, I got a sturdy one after the pool incident with my phone insurance. Only some cosmetic scratches…phew.

When I check for technical issues, my screen shows more messages from that mystery number. I quickly block it, deleting all the messages.

“…Rrr-raincheck.”

“Yeah… Later.”

Without much of a response, I leave the room and head home.

I never got any good sleep last night, so maybe I can get some at home now.

…I