Lacey was finding it harder than ever to keep up with her schoolwork as assignments piled on, but at least every penny she earned was now hers, meaning that she was able to keep herself fed a lot better and was no longer starving constantly. Miranda was giving her extra hours as well, not aware of Lacey's new situation, something that Lacey had no intention of telling her unless something happened and it was unavoidable.
The only time she felt truly happy was when she was singing or in music class. Sure English was an enjoyable subject as well but music was just a part of her, something that completed her and something that Lacey couldn't live without. It was during this time that as she hurried to class, head bowed against the fierce wind and chilly air that she bumped into a new transfe
