“What are you doing?” “I’m going home. I can only take so much humiliation in one week, and this situation puts me way over my quota.” “I’ll come with you.” I take a step toward her. “I don’t think that’s a good idea, do you?” She looks past me, and I glance over my shoulder to find my parents bursting out into the alley, followed by Jessica, again. “Your family is here for you. You need to stay and manage . . . whatever this is.” She brushes a tear away. “My battle armor already has enough dings in it today. I’m not sure it can take another round of hits from your family tonight. And
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