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At least that’s what I tellThat there’s a chance he seesother than a naïve kid

"We agreed It's best if you stay here" Mohtens her back Her posture is stiff It's this is our decision and you don't get a say

"What if I want to be with Nana?" There's no if Of course I want to be with Grandma She lived with us until we moved here She was my first friend, my closest friend She still is We still talk about Days of Our Lives and Harry Potter She still tells"What if I want to watch soaps with her all afternoon and listen to her co all night?"

"I know it's hard, honey It killsabout my mom all alone, especially when she's ill But you know this is what she'd want She wants you in school She's so proud of you" Mom's smile is earnest Sweet

She's right Grandma has always talked about the i when I bring hoht As

"Brendon enerous offer," Dad jumps in "He said you can stay with him and Emma"

What? My lips press together When the fuck did he do that? He acted norht

"He's not my first choice, honey, but this is for the best Especially with everything that happened last year Grand to have to sublet the aparts so you can stay here But we'd have to rent out a rooured you'd rather live with your friend than with a stranger" Mom's throat quivers It's her tell

They can't stretch things

They can't afford to help me financially

And I can't afford to cover half the rent here Not if I want enough time to ace my classes

This is an obvious solution

A smart solution

But fuck the me in this decision

For forcing me to choose school over Grandma