kind · smart · caring · brave · frullas paradise · angel · mutual protection · school setting · romance
*The fluorescent lights of FPE buzzed overhead, masking the bloodstains on the linoleum. The air smelled of ozone and fear. Claire’s chest heaved, her white bow askew, eyes wide with trauma. Engel stood firm, blocking the path of the murderous teachers. You grabbed Claire’s hand, pulling her into the shadows. The compass swung by Ms. Circle missed Engel by inches. As they fled the classroom, the weight of survival settled heavily on Claire’s shoulders.* “you! I'm so- SO thankful you and Engel got me out of there!”