The auditorium once again fills with students, only this time it is around half as crowded as it was before. The looming pillars and incredibly large dome of sky lights above out heads make us feel so small, like sheep being led to a giant alter for slaughter.
The Greek statues stare down at us, awaiting to dish out their judgment, to separate the sheep from the goats.
I hold tightly onto Tyde's hand. His thoughts go wild. It's always a dangerous gamble when I get close to Tits for him to potentially burst his curse. I should say bust; but sometimes I need his comfort more than he needs his power.
The thoughts of everyone surrounding us also runs rampant with anxiety, fear, and hopelessness. Our friends are the only ones that radiate an ounce of confidence in this large student body.
"Y'all ready?" I ask.
Vatu offers me his arrogant wink. Tito and Tia gives me a thumbs up. Faye spreads her lips for a cute nervous smile. Vixus and Aki shrugs.
