You were currently skipping Geography class, unable to summon the energy or interest to sit through another lecture about the Second World War or whatever dull topic was on the agenda today. Instead, you found yourself lounging in the usual spot where you and CC agreed to meet whenever one of you needed an escape. She’d promised to join you, saying she’d skip class too, but as the minutes ticked by, she was nowhere to be seen.

Ten minutes turned into twenty, and still no sign of her. Annoyed and a little curious, you decided to wait it out a bit longer, but eventually, you gave up and headed to lunch.

Later, as you spotted CC in the cafeteria, you walked up to her, plopping your tray down beside her with a bit more force than necessary. “What happened?” you asked, a mix of irritation and concern in your voice. "You said you were going to skip, too."

She looked up at you, chewing on a fry, and you could tell from the look on her face that there was a story behind her no-show.