NO MORE PRETENDING

*Audra's POV, past.*

We talked for a while longer, mostly about other topics, and later I went to do my homework.

After the conversation with my mom, somehow, I felt calmer. She didn't say too much, however it comforted me to see that she approved and even encouraged our feelings.

***

"How has been Claire doing in the Kyle front?" Chris asked after 5 minutes of walking sleepily toward school.

"I think she's been focusing on making things better with Sophia." I answered, getting out of my haze. 

"That girl doesn't deserve it." Chris simply said.

"No, she doesn't. But I guess that if someone could make her change right now, that would be Claire, despite all - and maybe selfishly - she appreciates her." 

Chris shrugged and simply hummed in response.