PHOENIX’S POVWhat’s the worst that can happen, I asked? Well, I’ll tell you what the worst that can happen is: my brother not answering his phone for two days straight like he was supposed to and today, which is the day that we are to go back to school, he’s unavailable!My heart was pounding rapidly against my ribcage as I dialed his number for the fiftieth time that day and again, I was answered by an automated voice telling me he was unavailable and to leave a message.I ran my fingers through my now shorter-than-usual hair and willed myself to not bite my lips or my nails. I had tasted blood earlier when I did that and my bottom lip was still swollen from it.“Francis! Francis!” I called out frantically when I saw him pass the living room. He stopped and looked at me, his face breaking out into a lazy smile.“Have you spoken to Jackson today?”“Look at you! The uniform suits you. You look just like Jackson now.”“Focus, Francis!” God, I wanted to smack him. “Have you spoken to hi
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