Chapter 510

Heather responded fairly promptly after her training was over. She said she was starving and asked me to meet her at the sandwich shop in the trainee building. I was hesitant for a couple of reasons. First of all, I hadn’t left my apartment since Brandon broke up with me. I was afraid I might run into him, or even Elliott, and not know what to say to either one of them. But I’d have to go out into the world again at some point, right? The other thing was, I wasn’t hungry at all. And Heather eats like she’s been trapped in a portal for a century with no food. It’s impressive but also indigestion inducing.

I got there first and ordered a sandwich from the counter and found a booth knowing they’d bring out my hot ham and cheese when it was ready. Sipping my Dr. Pepper, I looked around at the other people. I knew most of them, one way or another. It was lunchtime, so it was busy and getting busier. A lot of the new trainees were coming in on th