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He shook his head “No I just want to read”

He scuffed his feet along the linoleum floor It wasn’t the worst request he could make

“All right,” I caved JJ was one of those kids as quiet He’d rather bury his head in a book than play kick ball or tag

He settled into his desk and pulled a host story from his backpack I pulled out e and started ski for a headline

I had been nervous all day I wondered if there would be news about Hawk I wondered if I would be called in Would he need e? Should I try to call his attorney and offer to make a statement?

Should I call et his advice? I knew that was pointless He was a huge Sharks fan, but he worked in faet involved to help in this situation Add to that, I hadn’t told hi to do I didn’t need that right now

I looked up when I heard the shuffle of hed when the bell rang overhead Another day gone Another lesson taught The students rushed in, grabbing their backpacks and lunch boxes before lining up by the door I hurried them down the hall to the carpool line and then to the bus line, dropping the the way

I returned to the classroom and smiled at Hunter

“So what club do you have today?” I asked, patting hiently on the shoulder

He shrugged just slightly frootten

used to his aversion of being close to other people But there were moments when I could reach out Show him warmth

There were a variety of prograed kids and their fa fro

“I don’t know” He looked at the floor “Football, I guess?”

I felt a sood day I wouldn’t have to prod and convince him Normally he chose not to participate in any of the clubs, but for some reason, football had sparked his interest

I hoped it pulled him out of his shell