quietly around the room.

And then I saw her.

A girl sitting alone in the corner with her hood pulled up.

My chest tightened when I realized she was wearing the exact same gray hoodie Lily used to wear.

Something shifted inside me, and this time I didn’t hesitate.

I walked toward her.

“Hey,” I said softly.

She looked up, startled.

“Hi…”

“Mind if I sit?”

She shrugged continue reading …