Floating

Mr. Brett was outside waiting for me. I was back in the restroom getting properly dressed. I was finding it very hard to suppress my subconscious which was trying to voice its disapproval.

‘I am ready,’ I kept chanting to myself. I didn’t want anything to make me think otherwise. I made my way out of the restroom and hurried out of the school building. Apart from the fact that I didn’t want to give myself time to change my mind, I didn’t want to meet Jason. I didn’t have an excuse for wanting to leave without him.

Mr. Brett was waiting for me a few blocks away from the school. I was supposed to meet him at the parking lot, but that would be too suspicious. I can only imagine what people would think when they see me entering his car.

I walked down, heading for his car. As I got closer, my heart pounded more in my chest. This was my last chance to back out. Once I got into his car, there would be no going back.

I wanted him, but deep down I knew just how wrong this was. But there was