Chapter Sixty: Study Break

The chime of my cell phone pulls me out of concentration. Taking advantage of the break, I stretch my arms to relieve some of the tension that has gathered in my back. A quick glance at the clock tells me it's 18:07. I have been at it for 5 hours straight.

Reaching for my phone, I note two messages. One from Kevin, and the other from Jackass.

[I'm coming to fetch you.

You need a break.

Will bring you back in an hour.

Wear something warm.

A xx]

A flutter in my stomach makes me press my phone to my chest, and I have to close my eyes to steady my erratic heartbeat. I suspect Jackass could read my mind, even from afar. A break is just what I needed. I have been studying tirelessly and endlessly the whole week, and I haven't seen him at all since exams started. I decide to ignore the message from Kevin, telling myself I would open it later when I get back.