The blue acrylic paint hit the crisp white fabric of the choir robe with a heavy, wet slap.
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Chapter 14 - ELIAS QUITS
Elias quit choir.
Not forever, he said.
But immediately.
Mr. Harrison tried to talk.
Then stopped himself.
“Your choice.”
“Thank you.”
Chloe heard.
For the first time, she looked ashamed without anger.
“You're leaving because of me.”
Elias answered:
“Not only you.”
Trevor looked down.
Music had become evidence.
Every rehearsal felt like surveillance.
Every mistake might become video.
Every friendship had strategy.
Elias needed distance.
He still attended school.
Still sang at home.
Daniel heard him through bedroom door.
Didn't interrupt.
One month.
Then two.
Westbridge choir continued.
Without Elias center.
Without Chloe captain.
Mr. Harrison rotated positions.
Good.
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