<.Blossom Phoenix Middle School.>
That Tuesday noon, Lariette headed to the language faculty room, her steps were light. After leaving the sixth grade's class, she had free time until the end of the school hour.
Lariette was going to have a meeting with Nora, Howard and Mr. Eastwood in the faculty room. Considering everyone's schedule was free from noon, they decided to hold the meeting earlier than previously set.
'I gonna text Eddy before I go home.'
Smiling to herself, Lariette's mind wandered to Ruediger who worked at home today. He asked if she wanted him to come pick her up, either by the truck or on foot, but she declined.
Ruediger had accompanied Lariette this morning, walking to school as his new routine. He said getting some fresh air before working would help him to be more productive.
Even though the distance between the apartment and the school was short, Lariette told Ruediger to just stay at home. She didn't want to bother him more than necessary.
