She wants to be acknowledged, not just seen.
She wants to be relevant, not overlooked.
She wants to be happy, not disappointed.
Follow Tinsley's journey to self-discovery.
Maybe she can gradually create a life that's worth fighting for.
Isn't...
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I haven't heard a word from Sawyer all week.
It's Friday now, and even though I share Sawyer in two of my classes, plus lunch... I still have yet to speak any actual words to him. He's been coming into class late, and sitting in the very front of the room. It's strange, but I'm trying not to get too worked up over it.
Maybe he's embarrassed about what happened at my house on Monday. Maybe he doesn't know what to say to me after witnessing an episode that severe. Who knows?
As I take my seat in English class, I glance to the front to see Ms. Faith writing on the white board.
I place my bag onto the carpet floor below, pulling out my notebook and a blue pen. I love writing in blue ink, it's much more vibrant than the original black ink, plus it stands out better against the paper.
I'm surprised when I see Sawyer walk inside of the classroom before the final bell rings, and even more surprised when he takes his seat directly in front of me. He's been purposely sitting elsewhere, so I'm wondering why today he decides to go back to his original seating plan.
"Alright class, please pass your papers from last night to the person in front of you, and so on." Ms. Faith announces, causing my stomach to twist. I grab my paper with my fully written short essay about the mind of Edgar Allen Poe, and I wait for Sawyer to turn around.
He doesn't turn around. Instead, he just reaches behind him with his hand open, waiting for me to place my piece of paper onto his palm.
"Really?" I mumble under my breath, but hand him my essay anyway.
He doesn't turn around, he doesn't say anything, and he doesn't even flinch.
I roll my eyes, turning my attention back to Ms. Faith.
"Today we're going to be working in pairs. I want you to each read the chapter summaries for chapters seven and eight in your textbooks, and then I want you each to write three paragraphs for each chapter, explaining in your own words what the concepts are, and how to identify the main plots of a story or poem. Both you and your partner should be working together, so your paragraphs should be similar. Do not allow one person to do the work, because copying will result in both of you to fail. Get started!"
I frown as I slowly glance around the room. I don't really talk to anyone in this class, a part from Brianna and... well, that's it. I talked to Sawyer on Monday, but I don't see how that counts.
I turn to face Brianna, a hopeful smile on my face. That smiles instantly fades when I see her already sitting and working with Jade, one of her many friends.
Great.
I start panicking when I notice majority of the room already beginning to work on the assignment.
