Thick Skin and A Jeweled Heart [5]
17th April, 2019 A week has passed and Liam still hasn't come to school. Jade looked again at the empty seat beside her and pursed her lips. 'Did we freak him out? Oh no. Or is he talking to the police? Oh no that's even worse.' She kept thinking about what happened to him, the mythology teacher teaching in the background. "The term 'fallen angel' is used to describe angels who sinned, therefor casted out of heaven--" A weak knock interrupted both the teacher and Jade's thoughts. At the doorway stood Liam, his figure hunched. His hoodie covered most of his face and he gripped his backpack tighter. "Sorry I'm late." His familiar voice echoed slightly around the silent classroom. "It's quite alright, Liam. Please, have a seat." "Thank you, Mister Smith." Liam mumbled quietly. "No problem, sonny." Mister Smith replied, his face sho...