Chapter 8 - Reach out

My phone vibrates once next to me; I open my eyes and look outside my window. It’s late evening already; I got home from poetry class and fell asleep on my bed. I was so tired I switched off as soon as my head hit the pillow. I was so tired. I pick my phone up and sit up fast as soon as I realize who sent me the text.

Hey, Ryo

It’s me Oliver

I’m sorry about what happened with Marlene today

I’m going to make sure it doesn’t happen again

I’m going to talk to her

She needs to stop with this.

Patient O

 I reread the text and my heart pumps blood faster in my body. I feel light headed, I don’t know if it’s because of how I sat up or if it’s because Oliver texted me privately. Do you know how many times I’ve stared at his number in the group chat wishing I could text