What has she done?
I guess I should be relieved, but my only question is whether she’s been thrown out of the school instead of me. I have to find out, but I’m pretty sure that Mr.Harper wouldn’t tell me.
“Great, I... Thank you. I’ll be there.”
“Glad to hear it. See you tomorrow, Henry!” And he’s gone. Surely Mr.Harper wouldn’t have sounded so cheerful if someone else had been suspended in my place. Or doesn’t he care either way?
I immediately open WhatsApp and see Emma’s messages.
E:Sorry for not answering sooner. It’s been total chaos. My mum’s here and we went to see Mrs.Sinclair. It’s all sorted, Henry. You’re not suspended anymore!
H:Mr.Harper just rang me! What did you tell them?
E:The truth, H.
H:Emma...
E:Everything’s fine.
H:What about you? Did Mrs.Sinclair believe you?
E:Yes, but I’m suspended for a week. I’m flying back to Frankfurt with Mum in a bit.
I shiver as I realize what that means. Even if she’s only going for a week, I don’t know how I can go another day without seeing Emma. I’m about to text back when another message comes in from her.
E:Can you meet me before I go?
H:Where are you?
E:In my room, packing. The flight’s at five
H:Let’s meet at the airport?
E:But only if I can run into you
I smile. She’s joking, so things really can’t be as bad as all that.
H:Maybe I can run into you—I’m quite fast now
E:Weirdo
H:I’ll ask Theo if he can drive me
E:Sounds good
H:Are you all right?
E:No. Miss you. You OK?
H:You have to tell me everything. I love you
E:Say you miss me too
H:Thought that was obvious
E:?Love you too
I drop back into the cushions and stare at the ceiling. I can go back; I don’t have to leave the school. And neither does Emma. No idea how she managed it, but hopefully I can hear that today.
