Lynn's POV
Sunset, the evening sky ablaze with intense hues, painting the vast expanse in fiery red. Clouds and colors resembled flowing silk draping over the city, akin to a gentle, flickering flame, slowly roasting the busy pedestrians amidst towering buildings.
Inside the office, Karl and I sat leaning against the wall, with an arm's length between us. Half an hour had passed, and neither of us uttered a word.
Teacher Joey was outside the door, engaged in a conversation with Principal Dr. Glu. The door was closed, and occasionally, muffled and indistinct voices could be heard.
I sat cross-legged, my head resting against the wall, gazing at the birds perched on the branches outside the window, my face devoid of expression.
Karl had a fresh handprint on his neck, as if scratched by nails. Several distinct, crimson marks where the skin broke were visible. As I turned my head towards the right window, the skin pulled, causing a burning pain in the wound.
