Sophia:
I thought for a mere moment.
A second that seemed everlasting before I found myself carried toward the light by the weight of the anxiety that had turned into a burning rage.
"Don't you dare walk away from me!" I yelled after Jeffery, reaching out, gripping his shoulder just as the two of us stepped over a line of light that left me just outside what I was sure was the doorway to whatever came next.
"It's time I go, Sophia. Besides, am I even the real reason you're still angry?" Jefferey turned away from me again. Only this time, I couldn't follow him. A knowing feeling fell over me, telling me that going home would no longer be an option if I followed him… so I stayed put, watching as he disappeared for real this time.
"Is he why you're still angry, Sophia?" I was in half
