Amanda was on the verge of collapsing from how violently her heart was pounding.
She could barely contain her elation and excitement as she slipped out of the classroom first, while Kyle remained seated, packing his bag.
She didn't know what had changed, but somehow, since this morning, Kyle's behavior around her had been different... almost gentle.
Was it because she went to his house yesterday? Did that change anything? Was it pity or guilt? She didn't know. And truthfully, she didn't want to find out either.
What mattered was that she wanted to get closer to him, no matter the reason or source. Even if it was just one step, one extra word, one warm look, she would gladly accept it from him.
She loved him far too much to let him go. What had once seemed like a long, winding path to stand by his side again, all that planning and plotting, now felt unnecessary. It seemed she wouldn't have to take that roundabout route after all.
