Chapter Seventy Seven

Matthew dropped Elena off at home that afternoon again, leaving after getting a hug from her. Elena was feeling much better and the feeling of recklessness was getting to her again.

“Have a safe drive,” she said to him before walking towards her door and closing it in his face.

She leaned against the door, her heart full of joy and warm out of happiness. They both exchanged texts today in the class, doing their silly thing of making best of teachers and even though she didn’t sit with him during lunch, he had ordered her food before she got there and just brought it to her table.

“Why are you smiling like someone in love?”Her mom’s voice startled her as she hurriedly moved away from the door.

She was dressed in a lazy sweater, a mug in her hand and her fluffy slippers in her legs.

“Nothing. What are you doing at home by the way?” Elena retorted quickly, moving towards the stairs to get away from her mother.

“Did Craig do something romantic and sweet you’re not telling me? Or what?” He