The bell signaling the first period ended, and now I have at least half an hour’s rest before heading for my next class. I was planning on staying in the room until I remembered that I had to meet up with Stella and brief her on some things to take note of.I groaned and pulled my butt off my seat before heading to the school cafeteria where we were supposed to meet. As I was walking, I noticed that my phone my buzzing inside of my phone. When I checked the screen, I saw a message from the science project group chat. It was from Romeo. He was informing us that he couldn’t make it to school today.Great, two of my groupmates are going to be a no-show for our physics class. Perfect. At least I will have an excuse not to do anything during that time.As so

“Hailey, if you want to skip work today, just say the words.” My friend, Kayla, said to me after I told her of the horrific events that afternoon. “You had a bad day today. I am sure that the director will understand if you can’t make it to the photoshoot.” I was in my trailer truck, where I headed the moment the afternoon classes were canceled because of the incident earlier. Normally, I would have gone home, but whenever I am alone, my mind will automatically fly to the scenario on the roof. My brain would start to fantasize all about the scene. It kept showing me what would have happened if I screwed up at some point and ended up dropping the kid. I shivered and started rubbing my arms out of fear. “I’m fine. Don’t worry about me, Kayla.” I forced a smile when I looked at her. “I can still do the photoshoot. And besides, isn’t today a very special day? We have a guest arriving soon. I don’t think that it would be nice to ditch work.” Kayla stared at me. She was obviously worrie

I have this habit that I always do when I find myself in a troublesome situation. And that is ignoring the problem in front of me. I turn on my heels and pretend not to see Xander while I head for the opposite direction. “Where do you think you’re going?” Xander pulls the back collar of my uniform and make me face him. As soon as I see his face, I can already see the frown starting to form on his forehead. “You dragged me out here and you’re just going to leave?” “Every student for themselves.” I say it like it is supposed to be common knowledge. It only irritated Xander more. “Seriously, what is wrong with you?” He drapes a hand over his face like he’s trying to collect himself before breathing out a heavy sigh. “Never mind. Everything is wrong with you.” He grumbles before fishing his phone out of his pocket like he is calling for someone. “Are you saying that I am a weirdo?” I eye him carefully and wait for him to respond, but he’s too busy talking on the phone to even acknow

The hospital is no longer a gloomy piece of... depressing atmosphere. Instead, the hallway has now become a fashion runway. Most of the kids are willing to partake in the event, while others, who are more on the shy and timid side, just prefer to watch. I taught the kids how to walk and pose. Xander helped me a little, because let’s face it, between him and I, I am the better model. I think that he helped out most with the sound and the red carpet in the hallway, along with the stage lighting. The nurses help out by helping the kids change into some clothes. I am quite surprised to see that we have enough clothes for most of the kids here. I guess my mom has a lot more children’s clothing with her than I thought. “Look alive, everyone!!” I cheer for the children while they are continuing to walk along the red carpet. “You all look like you’re all sick! What’s with the faces and bandages!?” Xander nudges my ribs after my last comment. “We’re in the hospital! Naturally, they are s

After days and days of preparation, we finally managed to finish our project. Thanks to my unwilling cooperation and the other’s impressive report making skills, our project made it into the science fair. I don’t know whether to be happy or not, because that would mean that we have to go to school on the weekend just to present our project to the other faculties and visitors of the school. I mean, why can’t they just take one day off on weekdays to have the school fair!? Is that so hard and taxing on the students!? Not to mention that we still have an upcoming exam heading our way. This school has such inconsiderate board leaders, I swear. “Hailey, wipe that grim expression off of your face and smile.” Xander nudges me as we stand next to our school project, which I am very tempted to drop on the floor right now since I want to go home. “Hailey May Collins does not smile. Especially in this place full of smart people. I do not belong here.” “It's amazing how confidently you can