I stayed out a while more just basking in the peacefulness of the night, trying to align my thoughts. Simon would never give me unjust or bias advice. If this was him correcting me then he definitely saw the need for me to be corrected.
I think this war was carried for a sufficient time. Now it was just going to hurt us and Zach if it went on any longer. I wouldn't say I regret putting him through all of this because he couldn't just be left off the hook.
Joining the party again, I spotted Kasey and Simon sharing a little romantic moment in the corner of the room. I smiled looking away and went to find Zach to see if he was alright. He wasn't the only kid here and I knew he probably was with Alex, Amanda, and Leila somewhere.
I spotted the kids in the back where there was an empty
