Chapter 69- "I Know You Won't Be Needing Much Clothes Tonight."

02 "She's treating you okay, isn't she?" She asks out of nowhere, confusing the hell out of me. Of course she is!" I exclaim, finally looking at her. She looks almost regretful as she appraises me up and down, and then sends me a longing glance. "You've grown so much..." She adds in a whisper, raising one hand as if she's about to touch my cheek. This time,I flinch — unable to control the urge to do so — and crane my neck back. Fortunately, she pulls her hand away quickly to her side. "Take care, my son." She looks at me once again and nods her head, turning around. She doesn't say anything else, and just walks away. I stare at her retreating back in confusion, wondering what the hell just happened. Maybe this is another type of crazy? +++ When the bell for lunch rings, I stand up, slowly throwing my belongings into my bag. Why did