Chapter Eight-Six

The next day, I don't see Roman all day in school. Not in the hallways, and not even in any of the classes we share. I guess he has taken to missing classes whenever he pleases.

I don't care. He can quit school in its entirety if he pleases. It is not like anyone can stop him. He does whatever suits him without thoughts of the consequences. I shake my head in spite and bitterness at the thought.

I have still not recovered from our fight yesterday. We haven't spoken since then. I can recall how he looked, staring away from me with an angry frown moments before I left his room like it was mere minutes ago.

I should've known better than to think he would come after me or at least call and apologize. I'm stupid for holding on to the hope that he liked me too much to let me go that easily. How very stupid and presumptuous of me.

The day after the day we fought, Roman finally attends school. We meet in the hallways although meet is not really the most appro