All Chapters of Can We Just Be Happy Now?: Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

 “Congratulations, Leah! You’re 3 months in!” Leah could not believe what the doctor just told her. She did not really expect such news after fainting in the middle of her part-time job. Who would, right?To

 It was 2:53 a.m. on a school night, and I couldn’t sleep.The pain on my chest had subsided a bit after crying a while ago. However, it had been replaced by a gaping hole that was unfathomable, and a terrible ache on my swollen eyelids.  

 By the time I reached my old high school, it was around 9 a.m. The halls were empty like I expected them to. They were deserted and it felt more peaceful than its usual rowdy scenario. Everyone was bound to be in class right now. There was no one here except for the occasional janitor sweeping some candy wrappers or leaves that got inside the halls.

 “What’s got your panties in a twist, Avee?” Ignoring Natalia’s question, I continued to furiously chomp some food down my throat. My eyes were still leering at the barren grass field, mostly due to my frustration on my encounter with Adrian a little earlier.