The Occasion

~Mia~

I walked down the school hallway with my head lowered, trying to hide the pain I was feeling. The last thing I wanted to do was to pull attention to myself.

“What is it with that scarf? A change of style?” I heard Charles’ voice as I approached the door. I raised my head and saw him standing near the door.

“Charles,” I called with a hint of disappointment. I wanted him to be in class already so we wouldn’t have to discuss what had gone down in the morning. “What are you doing out here?” I asked, and all of a sudden, he grabbed my arm and began to pull me away from the door.

“What are you doing?” I asked in shock as I followed behind him helplessly.

“The lecturer won’t let you in the class again. You’re twenty minutes late.” He uttered as he dragged me into another empty class, not so far from where the lecture was being held.

“You weren’t able to get in too?” I asked, my eyes searched his face as he stared at me.

“I wasn’t because I got here late too. You know, the delay