(Christian)
The next day came faster than I wanted. I kept thinking about what I promised Greyson. Part of me wanted to hide in my room and pretend I never said anything. But I knew I had to try. Dr. Yates said to take small steps, right?
I found them at the same spot where we always seemed to run into each other - near the art building. All three of them were there. Greyson saw me first and nudged them.
"Hey," I said, walking up to them. My hands were shaking a little.
"Hey," Jaxon said. He looked nervous too.
Mason just stared at me like he couldn't believe I actually showed up.
"So," I started, then stopped. This was harder than I thought. "I said I'd give you guys a chance."
Greyson stepped forward. "You meant it?"
"Yeah. I meant it. But we have to take it slow, okay? I'm still
