9| Disappeared from a Third Floor Window

CASEY

"Oops! I accidentally broke your pencil. I was holding on too tightly."

I'm trying to calm down.

She is a beautiful girl with long brown hair. She stood in front of me with an annoying smile. I've met girls like her many times. They're popular girls at school but have hearts as evil as monsters.

I was determined not to get into trouble at the new school. Because now I have a family and a permanent place to live. There is a family member's good name and reputation that I must uphold. I don't want to cause trouble or make enemies in this school.

My sprained leg throbbed as I bent down. I struggled to stand up straight and leveled up with the girl.

"No problem," I said. "It's just a pencil. I can get it again. Would you like to have lunch with me?"

The girl sneered and glared at me. There are no other people in the class. Only we and two other girls were seen standing guard by the door. I glanced at them and saw they were starting to close the door tightly.

I watched the girl who b