By lunch time, I could barely keep my eyes open. My body ached, and I wanted nothing more than to crawl back in bed for at least a year. Adrenaline had fueled my body for days, but now I ran on fumes. Too many things demanded my attention, though. Sleep would have to wait.

Not like I could actually fall asleep anyway with all the laughter and shouts bouncing across the cafeteria. Everyone seemed to vibrate with excitement about summer.

I leaned against the cold cinder ...