Chapter 46

I took a bitter taste to try and dislodge what was stuck in my throat. At the same time, I avoided looking at them because the longer I stared at them, the tighter my chest felt, and the more pain I felt. I focused my attention on my food, trying not to look at them so as not to hurt myself anymore. But I couldn't, especially when I heard the screaming of the people around us.

When I looked up to see what they were screaming about, I found myself smiling bitterly. I was out of myself because as soon as I looked up, their lips met, and the teenage girls and gays sitting next to them screamed in delight.

I was out of myself and dropped the spoon I was holding due to what I witnessed. Fortunately, it landed on my plate. If it had hit the ground, it would have made noise that would undoubtedly have drawn their attention.

I felt the tears flowing down my face as I touched my cheeks. I didn't even realize that I was crying because of the pain I felt, which I knew was pointless. It was point