16

It felt really good to be partially normal again. I got out of bed and smiled as I looked at myself in the mirror. My cast was off, and I was feeling amazing.

I took a shower and started getting ready for school.

I threw on an orange sundress and my flats, straightened my hair, and let it cascade down my back.

I went downstairs to get breakfast and everyone was already up.

Leo was on the couch with his laptop catching up on some of his classes.

Capree was stuffing her face with cereal while typing away on her phone, Ari was playing with Virgo while Christina made dad's coffee.

" Good morning pumpkin" " Dad came from behind me. " How are you feeling"?

"Not too bad, better than I've been in a long time".

I grabbed a slice of pine from a plate on the island and left.

I was finally able to drive myself to school. I got in the driveway and saw Blake looking over at me.

It's like we were strangers all over again.