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The bright light of dawn shines through my window as I glide around my bedroom. Today is a good day. I can feel it in the rays of sunshine and the air surrounding me. Today, something great is going to happen. The loud blaring of my phone’s alarm clock, tells me that I need to leave for school. The floor level of my home in Hill Grove, Tennessee is unusually quiet. Routinely, my dad is getting ready to leave for work. Today, he must have left early. After 15 minutes of walking, i arrive at the school. Hill Grove K-12 Public School is right in the center of our small town with only 514 total students.am the center of it. I don t want to make a scene that would give me more attention, so I ignore As i walk through the halls, the hairs on†¦show more content†¦I thought you told me that she was going to be staying home from school for a few days to collect herself. She’s acting weird, too; she doesn t even seem sad or anything.† After I hang up the phone, I race to my car and jam the key into the ignition. Why would she go to school knowing that she cant handle the whispers and pity? She was the one who asked me to stay home and I completely agreed. I don t understand. Sarah Mae â€Å"Could we please have Sarah Mae Lawrence for check out?† Mrs. Lance, the friendly receptionist asks at the door. I gather my things and follow her to the front of the school. â€Å"You have a nice day, sweetie. I m so sorry for your loss.† She whispers as I leave the building to find whoever checked me out. Why do people keep saying that to me today? I haven t lost anything. Greyson meets me by the door â€Å"Why are you here? I thought i told you to stay home. You don t need to be here, not after what happened.† â€Å"What in the world are you talking about? 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