Chapter 14

VERONICA

I step into the shower, turning the knob to let the water run down on me. The warmth feels good on my skin, but it doesn't take away the sadness I feel inside.

I close my eyes and let the water flow over my face, mixing with the tears that are already falling. I feel frustrated and alone, and the water is the only comfort I have right now.

I lean my forehead against the tiles, wishing that the water could wash away all the negative thoughts and feelings that have been plaguing me. But it doesn't. They keep coming back, making me feel more and more helpless.

I take deep breaths, trying to calm down, but it's hard. My mind keeps going back to the event and how ridiculously it ended. It's bad enough that I had to dance for the first time in that large cloud. It feels like everything is going wrong, and I don't know how to fix it.

The water starts to turn cold, but I don't move. I don't want to leave the shower, where it's warm and safe. Outside, the world feels too big and scary