TATE “Alright, everyone.” The professor concluded, “This is the end of today's lecture. Please make sure to submit your thesis before the week ends.”Ugh, fucking finally.Everyone stood to their feet and started making their way outside. I snatched my backpack from the floor and rose, slinging it over my neck. A girl walked up to me as I stepped out onto the aisle, face flushed, a shy, faint smile on her face. “Hi, you're Tate, right? I'm Tracy…” “Not interested.” I cut her off, tone sharp and curt, quickly brushing past her. I stepped out in the hallway and found Braden leaning against the wall, arms folded, obviously waiting for me.“Dude, where the hell have you been?” He asked, walking alongside me as I trudged down the hallway. “You weren't answering any of your texts.”“Sorry, something came up.” I said apologetically. “I had to go home.”“You mean, back home, to your parents' house?”“Yes.” “What happened?” He asked in concern. “Is your mom sick or something? Or your dad?
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