When the lie mixes with the truth

Elijah and Sierra were eight minutes away from the ring bell when she had a foreboding sensation engulf her whole being. He apologized after what he said so many times and promised her he wouldn't do it again. He wasn't that kind of person. In fact, he was more like an uncaring individual. He only poked his nose when the person having troubles meant something for him and Sierra started to be.

They walked down the stairs, hand in hand and hot cheeks. They walked around the school, moving to the primary school gate. They stopped in front of it waiting for Margaret until he noticed people crowding over something. His heart beat faster realizing the girl was late.

"Excuse me, what's happening there?" he asked the janitor who rushed to the crowd.