Chapter 34

I closed my door behind me, leaning my back against it. It was over. The main threats are gone, but there seems to be nothing resolved. I could argue, have another screaming match. That wouldn't do any good. It wouldn’t even make me feel better.

I wanted to talk to George, I wanted him to be there with me. My parents are blaming him, again. My need for George's comfort was quickly replaced by a mixture of sadness and anger. I wanted to trash my room and melt into a puddle on the floor at the same time. I looked at my window. My parents said I was grounded, but my window was still open, and the tree branch was still there. I wasn't going to try and sneak out. I was just going to see my friend, using a window instead of a door.