In the morning I definitely had a more positive attitude. I woke up with an automatic smile on my face, and it stayed fixed there until I arrived at school. Emily greeted me at the front, her face lighting up too when she saw me. I have that effect on people, I’ve been told. “Hey,” she said. “Feeling better?” “Much,” I replied. “What did you get for your present?” “Oh my God,” I said, laughing. “I remember that. Those were fun times.” “You’re in a bright mood today,” she commented as we went inside the school. Warm air touched my face and my glasses started to fog a little. “Well, maybe—” |}