“It'll be worth it. I know a couple of kids who got into Faulkner and love it,” said Mr. Tushman.
“We should really go, Mom,” I said, tugging at her pocketbook.
We said goodbye kind of quickly after that. I think Mr. Tushman was a little surprised that we were leaving so suddenly,
and then I wondered if he would blame Jack and Charlotte, even though it was really only Julian who made me feel kind of bad.
“Everyone was really nice,” I made sure to tell Mr. Tushman before we left.
“I look forward to having you as a student,” said Mr. Tushman, patting my back.
“Bye,” I said to Jack, Charlotte, and Julian, but I didn't look at them—or look up at all—until I left the building.
Home
As soon as we had walked at least half a block from the school, Mom said: “So... how'd it go? Did you like it?”
“Not yet, Mom. When we get home,” I said. The moment we got inside the house, I ran to my room and threw myself onto my bed.
I could tell Mom didn't know what was up, and I guess I really didn't, either.
I felt very sad and a tiny bit happy at the exact same time, kind of like that laughing-crying feeling all over again.
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