Jay swings the Challenger up the road and I direct him to the apartment. Xxx “Lonny, I’ll stay. I know what they are doing is bad, horrible in fact. I was feeling tired, heavy, and unsettled. But no joining us today, no matter how bad it feels. I slip around the bottom of the hall and stop at the back exit. His brown eyes are darkened with worry. “I’m gonna have your bathroom pass confiscated,” she snarls. I swear he hates kids and yet here he sits. I’m not in control when I answer. Or an ex more likely. “Sure, I’d love to,” I say without thinking. Fresh air hits me and a wave of nerves. But then he was gone, apparently predicting what would happen next. I managed to get my books in my locker and I decided that I’d keep them there from now
