"I know you won't," Mom said, stepping back. "Because you're going to apologize. Now."
I looked out the window. Derek was standing frozen by the flagpole, his two friends already drifting away like autumn leaves. He looked small. the bully meets my mom (2022)
"Tomorrow," I stammered, buying time. "I’ll have it tomorrow." "I know you won't," Mom said, stepping back
Mom passed me a napkin. "Oh, and Elias?" "I know you won't
He smirked. "You always say that."
The minivan pulled away, and for once, the gray sky didn't feel so heavy.