Chapter 15

• I woke up feeling sick the next morning. My head was hurting a lot, and my stomach felt twisted and upset. For several minutes, I just stayed lying in bed. I tried to get enough strength to sit up, but every time I moved, my body felt stiff and protested. My alarm clock was blinking its light because I had slept through the time it was supposed to wake me up. This was great. Just… great.
• Dragging myself out of bed, I stumbled to my feet, struggling to get ready. My arms and legs felt heavy, like they were made of stone. With trembling fingers, I managed to pull my hooded sweatshirt over my head, the fabri catching on my earring. No time for breakfast, or anything resembling self care. I snatched my bag from the floor and rushed out the door. My bag swung back and forth against my side as I hurried out.
• By the time I made it to class, the lecture hall was silent. Everyone in the room turned their eyes to look at me when i carefully opened the door a little bit.