CHAPTER 90 - A Dream

Lyra I walked into the library; my backpack lighter than the weight of my troubles. As I made my way through the stacks, I caught the glances of other students. Some offered sympathetic smiles, while others sneered or turned away. "Hey, Lyra," a friendly voice called out. It was Janet with a group of friends. She looked none the worse for wear after getting disqualified from the Luna Trials. She came over to me wearing a large smile. "How's it going?" I shrugged, trying to not give in to the negativity that surrounded me like fog. "Oh, you know, just trying to stay afloat." "I hear you, girl. Hey, congratulations on getting a team captain spot, you deserved to win." "Thanks, Janet. I appreciate it." Her words offered a glimmer of warmth in the sea of cold faces. We talked for a few seconds more, then I continued my search for a quiet spot. Making my way to a quiet corner, I overheard whispers from a group of girls. "I can't believe she's still in the running," one of them his