•Colson•
After what happened, although not the perfect way to handle things, I decided to rid the girls of my face.
Not for eternity, obviously, but at least until they calm down and the issue subsides.
It was also a chance to reflect on my shameful behavior, though leaving the house brought me the most relief. Not seeing their faces meant I no longer had to be constantly reminded of my mistake; without their expressions in front of me, the weight of my guilt was, at least for a while, eased.
That was the logical way I thought to do things. But who was I kidding? I wasn't going to chicken out after committing such a horrible mistake.
Not only did I make Leiara feel humiliated, I deeply hurt Willa.
I may be everything else on the scum list, but not a coward. I planned to face the guilt and shame their faces stir inside me. I wouldn't look away.
However, I judged that taking a step back from them would do them more good than if I stayed with them.
