Nabi woke up with his alarm blazing away like always. But this time, it was blazing a few hours earlier, and for a few seconds, he couldn't figure out why. Was it broken? Then all at once the thought rammed through him…
He had his first day of school today…
For a few seconds he felt excited about going back, but then remembered what happened a few days ago, and thought about how it would affect him when he got there. What would happen? A million thoughts about this swirled in his head as he did his morning routine.
As he brushed his teeth, one part of his body kept telling him "It's too dangerous! You'll never be able to get through! The only way is to fight, but what happened to 'Fighting never solves anything?'" Another part was saying "Come on! This is no big deal! Just fight and you'll be fine!" He couldn't make up his mind.
While he was doing all this, Doki also was having a million thought in her. She wasn't afraid about Brandon or his violence, but she was more worried about Nabi and his safety. Will he be alright? What will happen to him?
While she was doing her routine, part of her was thinking "I gotta find someone who can protect Nabi. Maybe I should do it myself though…" Another part was saying "Don't be dumb! This guy is bad news, and he'll cream you if you try. Plus, you'll ruin Nabi's reputation if you win!"
Eventually, they met each other outside the house complex. They both gave each other a little smile to show each other that they weren't afraid, but they both knew that it was useless to try to fake it.
As they walked around, they saw different people holding up signs that stated they wanted the anti-intermarriage group back. Things like these just kept reminding them about the dangers ahead, and the thoughts they had a little earlier this morning. They could both see the worry, but when they noticed the other was looking, they tried to smile.
At last they arrived at the entrance of the school. Many different high school students their age went in. Some were sitting out front talking with others. The one person they didn't see was Brandon, and they both gave a sigh of relief. But then they were afraid again, for the same thought went through their heads…
"No matter what happens…what will happen to both of us…?
To be continued…