"The one right in the middle. That's ours."
You look down. You also look up. You're staring at you.
You say nothing in disbelief.
Little You also says nothing but that's because they never really bothered to say much anyway.
"Do you wanna go have carpet time together?"
"Mrs. Richardson made hot chocolate. It's on the table there if you want some. It's super hot though."
"I'm okay. Thanks."
"Hey, you said something!"
Little You seems really happy you're here.
"I'm surprised you're saying things too. You never talked to anyone."
"Yeah. But you're my friend."
Little You sips carefully on their hot chocolate. The characters from The Polar Express are printed on the cup.
"Little me, why isn't there anyone in class right now? Actually, why isn't there anybody anywhere?"
Little you shrugs and keeps sipping.
"Quit ignoring me."
Little you looks up from their cup.
"School isn't over yet! And you know I can only have hot chocolate here. Mom hates drinks made from powders.
She says they give you the CANCER."
You leave Little You alone.
*briiing.*
Little You grabs your hand, leads you to their cubby and grabs their backpack. You both exit the school.