Chapter 26. Navigating School

Alicia’s POV

Thank God for alarm clocks. I jet up immediately, momentarily confused, as I look around wonderingly. I search for my phone and stop the shrill noise coming from it, then I drag myself to take a shower. Probably the shortest I’ve ever taken. I throw on some clothes, not checking to see what they are. Way to go on making a good first impression, Alicia.

I flip my backpack onto my back and throw all my necessities inside.

Wallet and phone — Check.

Lip-gloss — Check.

House keys — Check.

I rush out of the apartment and grab the key from inside my bag before locking the door and throwing the key back inside.

Thirty minutes later and I’m racing to my first class. I practically ask a million people before I’m able to find my way to the lecture theater. If not for a good Samaritan who practically takes me by the hand and leads me there, I would have totally missed my first class, which by the way, is already underway as