Chapter 57: Going to work

The whole day went in a blur. It was just like a repeat of the day before; classes, Luke asking her to share the textbook, Luke and Maxen glaring daggers during lunchtime, then classes until the school bell rang. Sarah went by like usual, smiling as if she didn't have a problem, and no one noticed it. Even Cosette had to pretend she didn't know because she knew pitying Sarah was the least her friend wanted. 

"Ugh... I don't even know why we're walking like this." Cosette was snapped back from her trance when she heard Luke grumbling beside her. She turned her head and gazed at Luke, only to see him grinding his teeth while glaring daggers at Maxen's back. 

"We're not even walking side by side with him — not that I care! Hey! Can you slow down!?!" 

A light chuckle escaped her mouth as Luke's expression changed with every passing second. His brows rose as he gazed back at her, tilting his head.

"What?"