Chapter 127: Safe Space
Jules’ pov
On alighting the taxi, I felt drained like a zombie as I made my way into the large compound. A few students were scattered around doing different things.
I felt a pang of jealousy inside of me. I could bet that the rest of the students didn’t have things to worry about aside dumb things like crushes and how popular they are. Compared to me who’s always involved in ond crisis or the other.
Even though I strongly believed that the witch didn’t make it, I still kept on hoping that they had been right and that she’s currently receiving treatment.
I kept my head lowered as I walked, determined to not run into anyone I know or anyone wanting to start unnecessary shit with me, because should that happen, I’d literally end up bursting into tears in a single go.
Just like I hoped, I didn’t encounter anyone. Not kai, not Xander, not the omega who told me he’d send me a text of when he’d like us to meet, not my friends, not the bunch of omegas I met back at the... well, except Elio who jogged towards me as soon as he sighted me.
"Hey there, what’s up?"
I tried forcing a smile on but I had a feeling it looked like a grimace instead.
"I’m good, what about you?" I asked, eyes darting around because I didn’t want to meet his eyes. I’ve only had a few encounters with Elio, but it felt like he knew me on a deeper level than Taylor who I’ve spent ages with.