I wonder if the path is as lonely as I’ve been imagining, after all

As told to Rochel Samet
Twelfth grade advanced bio. Fun stuff.
Biology has actually become my favorite subject. Who would’ve guessed?
Today, Mrs. Strimber’s talking about joints, and what can cause joint issues.
Lupus, I think, but hold back.
“What’s that thing that old people get, you know…” someone calls out.
“Arthritis,” Chaviva says. “My grandmother has it pretty bad. Ouch,” she shudders.
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