Chapter 21

i woke up to a soft tapping on my door and a voice that jolts me awake.

"if you want breakfast you better wake up," thomas says and i run my hands over my eyes, smearing yesterday's mascara around.

"thank you!" i call back before rolling off of the bed and getting my bathroom supplies from my bag.

i shower and shave, then get ready for the day. if i thought winter in north carolina was cold, it's nothing compared to new york.

i make sure to really layer...