Chapter 16

Bennet leads me to a black car outside. Some of the weather has shifted into a darker way, but there's still the sun off in the distance. Some trees get in the way, but I see it, and it illuminates the red bricks of the house. It does have a warm exterior, but I think of the people inside, and part of me chills down.

Opening the door, I get in, instead of crawling in. Usually I'd have to, as my car tends to be higher than this one.

"Oh, Bennet?" I say as he gets in and starts to buckle up.

"What's up?" asks Bennet curiously as he raises an eyebrow over one of his blue eyes.

"Is my car at school still?" I ask.

I know cars are expensive, and regardless of how rich I or my family is, they wouldn't take it kindly to find out I lost one. Insurance can't cover everything.

"Oh, Grid took it home for you," answers Bennet, "Greg gave her a ride back here. Don't worry about it."

"Oh, okay," I say as I buckle up, "I'll say thanks to her."

Bennet nods before before he starts up the car and begins