I knew I was going to miss everyone. I was confident in the people I chose. Once after Aliya stopped complaining about Felix not coming, I felt better-kind of.

"You're guilty," Elena said randomly.

"And you're creepy," I said in a response.

"Why though?" She asked.

"Why though what?"

"Why do you feel guilty for not taking Felix, or anyone else—like..." She paused.

"I don't feel guilty!" I snapped back.

"Ok, ok, sorry, sorry." She looked oddly serious, and then left—probably to go and find Aliya. But then Aliya popped out of somewhere, honestly, I thought the both of them were acting weirder than usual.

"Oh, hello." She said in a mildly surprised voice.

"What?" I asked.

"Hmm?"

"Never mind. What were you doing back there?"

"Trimming the hedges."

"Mhm. Sure."

We both stood there and looked at each other awkwardly. I was thinking about leaving, but then Luna walked up to us.

"Hi!" She said, way too excitedly for the current moment.

"Oh, hi Luna," Aliya said, sounding really upset that she was here. "What are you doing here?"

"Oh, I just stopped by to thank Sophia for picking me." She looked towards me. "You know, it really means a lot to me. I know that we're friends and all, but this is different, so thank you."

For some reason I felt embarrassed at what she said, but I knew I should thank her.

"You're welcome." By then Aliya had left. It was just Luna and I. Alone. Together. Doing nothing.

Finally Luna broke the silence by saying, "Do you want to collect everyone then go?"

I blew out, and a strand of hair that was on my face seemed to float for a second. I glanced at Luna, and said, "You know, I feel like you're the only person that supports me sometimes."

Luna stared at me. I knew I hadn't answered her question, but I didn't care because she understood me and was with me and at this moment, she didn't care either.

Then somebody came up from behind and placed their hands on my shoulders. I tensed and whirled around, reaching into my pocket for my mechanical pencil, realizing it was Lukas as the fear rushed out of me. I breathed deeply in relief and said, "Both of you, follow me." I trudged away, hoping they would follow.