The next day, Marisa watched for Robbie as she walked to school. She did not see him, but maybe he would be in homeroom. Kenty was a big middle school, and there were a lot of students waiting to go inside.
Josie saw Marisa and called to her. "Hey! Marisa! I'm over here. What did you find out about Robbie?"
Marisa joined her friend and a couple of other people from their homeroom.
"Well, his parents thought he was at school yesterday. He hadn't come home, either, when my dad called them. I sure hope he is here today. I'm so worried about him."
Kevin, one of Robbie's chess partners, said that Robbie never came to chess club anymore. "He hasn't been to a match in a couple of months," Kevin said. "The last time I asked him, he said that he just didn't feel like playing chess."
"Keep positive thoughts," Josie said. "He will be in homeroom this morning. I am sure he is okay."
The bell rang while she was talking, and they all walked into the school together. Marisa and Kevin turned toward their homeroom.
"See you guys at lunch," Josie said.