ELVIS POV Oleg didn't yelp. Only looked surprised. Actually surprised. Guilt burned through me, threaded with fear. If I stayed one more second with him, I'd crumble and follow him anywhere. “You can skip class,” I said quickly, stepping back. “I can’t.” I turned on my heel and left. I could feel his stare on my back the entire time. ********* Throughout class, Oleg's face haunted me. Maybe I was too harsh. Harsh?? I'd been cruel. Then again— You don’t just drag someone around like that. Right. He wasn't used to defiance, I knew that. He was used to getting his way, to people bending, to me bending. It’s okay if he doesn't get it today or any day, I convinced myself. ********* During break, after my internal war, my legs carried me toward Oleg’s side of the school. Head down, I picked at my fingers, worried my lip between my teeth, barely noticing where I was going It was my first time here, and I had no idea where he even had lectures. Thud. My forehead collided wit
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