(RORY'S POV) When I saw Miss Valdez with a bright smile on her face, the knots in my stomach loosened. As usual, her blonde hair was without a strand out of place, this time paired with a sky blue, expensive-looking pantsuit. This woman must own a collection of perfect pantsuits, I tell you. "Hello, Rory," she said, concerned eyes sweeping over me as she spoke. "We're sorry if we pulled you out of something, or made you feel anxious." "Good morning," I greeted, trying to regain myself. I didn't need to let her see right through me. I didn't even know what I had been expecting to be told in the principal's office, but I hadn't been getting so many good news lately. "Good morning, Rory." Mr. Watson, the principal, said with a guilty grin as he waved his hand toward the seat before him, beside Miss Valdez. "We sent you a school email but got no reply," he explained to me. "I'm really sorry," I said, and felt ashamed, but I had to add, "I've been a little busy." Fighting my own fee
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