Simon cleared his throat. "You don't know how to ski either, right? It's no extra trouble to teach two. Why don't you join us?"
Hannah wasn't happy but still pretended to be kind. "Yes, Claire. You're older and probably not a fast learner. Please come along."
I responded coldly, "I don't think I'm as clumsy as you."
Simon frowned unconsciously and defended Hannah, "What do you mean? Hannah was just being nice to you and you're so sarcastic!"
I ignored them and tried it myself, but I could feel Simon's eyes burning into me.
Just as I was about to respond, someone shouted. "Avalanche! Run!"
Before I knew it, a thick wave of snow rushed down the mountain.
It looked like a monstrous snow creature about to engulf us all.
I was closest to the avalanche. My heart pounded as the snow surged towards me and my legs became jelly.
I looked at Simon, silently pleading for help.
He called out to me and started to come over, but then I heard Hannah's terrified voice.
"Simon, I'm scared!"
She was far away and in no danger, but Simon's expression shifted.
Then he turned without a second thought and ran towards her.
I watched him walk away, a bitter smile playing on my lips as I counted to three in my head.