Chapter 10

I walk out of the class, the bell not finished ringing over my head. But what is anybody going to do? Suspend me? That would just be what I want. I could hang out at the mall, and still have a great time. Most likely.

I hear heavy footsteps behind me, but quicken my pace and disappear into the huge crowd of students and a few teachers. I manage to walk all the way to the entrance. Stepping outside, I wrap my scarf around my neck and make my way over to Pike's car.

I approach it and try the door, but it's locked. I look around, but none of my crew is here yet.

"Reza," says the dreaded voice.

I roll my eyes and turn to confront this kid. He looks down at me with his grey eyes swirling in anger. The dying sunlight catches his brown-blonde hair and makes it shine golden.

"We need to talk," he says firmly.

"No," I say as I cross my arms and lean against the car, "we don't."

"Why are you acting like this?"

"Like what?" I ask.

I don't look at him. I just look at the schoo