*Della*

Despite it being a school day and me sitting in class, all of my attention was focused on my phone, waiting for one specific name to appear. It pains me that it hasn’t yet.

Since Mr. Cary left my house that night, he didn’t text or call me. To be fair, I didn’t call or text him either. I wanted to call him so badly, but I controlled myself.

On Sunday, I thought he was going to reach out since we had made plans, but ...