Catch Me
I can’t stop reaching down to dig through my purse, forgetting what I was looking for each time.
I blow out several short breaths, trying to steady my heart rate, but my fidgeting and noisy exhales don’t bring a single darting glance my way. Even the teacher seems to be actively ignoring me.
I jump at the ring of another bell, following closely behind as everyone floods back out into the halls. Stopping at the edge of the door, my finger presses the button to light up my phone screen, wondering if another mysterious message will come through with a clue. Or even a menacing text from Emmett. But nothing.
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