Chapter 2

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by rivervioletwillow

by rivervioletwillow

I swim back. There's a boy. I sort of know him, but not really. I've seen him in the hallways at school before, but that's it.

"So uh... you're moving, right?" I ask.

"No," the boy says, making it clear that what I just asked was a stupid question. He said that in a sarcastic tone of voice, for anyone that's slow to pick up on that stuff.

"Sorry."

He looks at me in question. "Why are you apologizing?"

I sigh. I'm tired of that question. I apologize because I feel the need to, like I do something wrong. I shake my head. "Never mind."

He shrugs. "Well, anyways. I'm Levin, you're... Leah, right?" I nod, surprised he knows my name. "Do you know why this is happening?" he asks.

Yes, I definitely do. "No, I don't," I groan. We're both asking stupid questions now. He shrugs again, and bends down to collect some wood. "Uh, what're you doing?" He ignores me. Rude. "Fine, I'll just go for a walk," I say, and turn around, as he mumbles something.

Actually though, why are we here?

And why are we the only ones here?