Ch. 24

Science went by too quickly. I kind of wish Toni and I had more classes together. Toni was walking me to my art class even though his class was on the opposite side of the building.

"Are you sure it's okay? You're going to be late." I asked him again, feeling guilty.

"Yes I'm certain. I love walking with you. I'm taking every extra minute I can with you." He pulled at my hand turning me into him and giving me a quick hug, before turning me back around. It was so fast I almost didn't realize what happened.

We got to the art room faster than either of us intended. He let go of my hand and I felt so empty all of a sudden. The more time I spend with him the lonelier I get when he's gone.

"I'll meet you outside for lunch. I'll come sit with you." He smiled at me as he left down the hall. He looked back at me a couple times, catching me watching him.

"Are you going to come in?" Josh's head peaked out from the room, bringing me out of my daze. I cleared my throat real quick.

"Yeah. Yup