Drowning in Regret — Asher Collapses in Hazel's Arms

Are you starving yourself again? I twisted against his grip and rolled my eyes. none of your business Logan let me go instead of releasing me Logan pulled me toward the cafeteria are you trying to starve yourself until you pass out again I gave him one last warning if you don't let out I'll bite your hand off like a

chocolate bar I hadn't eaten anything high-calorie in months Logan was so angry that he laughed why do you always have to throw people's kindness back in their faces I took half a step back and gave him a single word hypocrite Then I turned and walked toward the school building without looking back.

Only a few nerds catching up on homework were in the classroom. Asher was at his desk, too. When I saw him doubled over his desk in pain again, I asked, Is your stomach acting up again?

The boy slowly lifted his head and let out a weak groan. He looked at me, his long lashes fluttering. I wanted to get some medicine, but I'm so dizzy that I forgot how to get to the nurse's office. I saw you through the downstairs window and wanted to ask for help,

but you were busy with another guy, so I didn't want to interrupt. Hazel, I feel like I'm dying. I'll get your medicine right now. Hold on. I'll come with you so I can remember the way.

I carefully supported his arm as we headed downstairs. On the landing, we ran straight into Logan coming up the stairs. Asher's knees suddenly buckled, and he collapsed into my arms.