and I know I could be more clever

Yes, please! Oh my god, I love baked goods more than life.

Matty quirked an eyebrow, his cheeks stuffed full like a hamster's as he chewed. "Huh?"

I hate this so much.

My ADHD. I don't think I could get through school without it.

I hate this so much.

I hate this so much.

  Then tell your doctor so you can try a new kind of medication.

I have a follow-up next week, so I'm gonna tell her then. But I've been doing a lot better at school since I went on this one, so I don't know how eager my parents will be to switch me off it.

I hate this so much.

How long have you been taking it for?

A little over a month.

Adjusting to new meds is hard.

I’m pretty sure there’s caffeine in chocolate, hun.  Warm milk?

That might be a better idea.

Adjusting to new meds is hard.

Drink something warm, babe.  Tea, maybe?

I don't like tea. And caffeine isn't a good thing to have with these meds. Maybe my mom will make me some hot chocolate.

Adjusting to new meds is hard.

You should rest, babe.  Maybe a nap might help?

Maybe...if I can even fall asleep.

Adjusting to new meds is hard.

Uh-huh. It doesn't help my headache, though. Just the nausea a little.