Too hard on her

Austin's POV.

It was hard to take lectures and at the same time, think hard about something else. The news was everywhere. A girl passed out in the foyer. That girl was Mirabel and I couldn't stop thinking about her.

I wanted to see her but I was drawn between staying and not going because I didn't want her to get the wrong idea. And actually going to know how she was feeling.

“Are you even listening?" Derek asked, snapping me back from my thoughts

“The lecturer is teaching, why the fuck would I listen to you?"

“You are not listening to any of us"

I sighed "True.

“What's the problem?"

“I feel suffocated. I'm leaving" I couldn't stand it anymore. I was going to go and see her. I pretty much damned all the consequences.

I left class and so did Derek. I could hear his footsteps behind me, running to meet my fast strides.

“Okay what was that all about?" he asked.

“If you weren't so sure, why did you come with me?"

“I was curious and that class is boring as hell. Talking to you was an esc