Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 69

Agnes bolted out of the Century Building and headed back to school. She holed up in the library till late, since she was free in the afternoon.

Jared shot her a text: “When are you coming home?”

Agnes stared at her phone for a moment but didn’t respond.

Soon, Jared called, his voice deep and resonant from the other end: “Got class tonight?”

Agnes answered, “I’ve got a journalism project on my plate, so I’m a bit swamped.”

“When will you be done?”

“I’m not sure, you should hit the sack; don’t wait up for me.”

think about the whole day. It’s been a while since they last saw each

his explanation, and she realized she barely knew Jared. Their

she was too tired, she caught some Z’s on the

end, she would sneak home during the day to change and shower, then crash at the library at night, all to

really didn’t know how to face Jared.

usual, and finding the

realized she had forgotten to bring a change of clothes. This wasn’t the first time, but the house was empty and the bedroom curtains were drawn tight. She shrugged it off and walked

she was dumbstruck the moment she stepped out

fixed on the bathroom. He was also stunned when he saw Agnes walk out naked.

quickly turned around, and darted back into the

Then, silence.

pounding like it was about to leap out of her

see herself in the bathroom mirror, her body as red as a boiled shrimp,