Luna Eclipse
Both normal and extraordinary.
And the impossibility of truly belonging to either.
"I'm going to write back," I decide. "Tell them I love them. That I miss them. That school is challenging but good. That I'm making friends and learning things."
"All true," Aria points out. "Just not the whole truth."
"Never the whole truth."
I spend the next hour drafting a letter. Choosing words carefully. Balancing honesty with safety.
"Dear Mom, Dad, and Alex,
I'm sorry I haven't written sooner. School has been intense. The curriculum is challenging, but I'm learning so much. I've made incredible friends who support me through everything.