All Chapters of My Childhood Friend Called Me Slow, So This Witch Stopped Waiting: Chapter 11 - Chapter 12

On the first day of school, Lucas showed up at Wendy's door before the morning fog had even lifted.He was nervous, but he'd already worked out his opening lines.First, he'd apologize. Then he'd give her the two tickets. Finally, he'd tell her that the two of them would be alone on the second coach.He'd figured Wendy might be angry. He'd even pictured her demanding answers, her eyes red.But when the door opened, only Wendy's mother, Helen Collins, was standing there."Lucas? Good timing. You just saved me a trip." She turned and dragged an old wooden chest out from beside the front door."Wendy asked me to give this to you."Uneasy, Lucas looked inside. It held all the gifts he'd given Wendy over the years.The fairy-tale book, the stuffed bunny, and the stuffed owl. Even the glowing amber pendant from yesterday.She hadn't kept a single one.He reached for it, then stopped. He couldn't bring himself to grip the handle.Helen saw how pale he'd gone and sighed softly."Wendy applied