What happens when you work in the military and hear that your twin brother got bullied to the point of losing his leg and being unable to walk properly? Exactly, you pretend to be him, attend the school for vengeance, starting with the leader of the bullies. Ghost mask covering my face and feet silent from wearing only socks, I stand by the foot of Asher's wide bed, watching his chest rise and fall like he didn't subscribe to trouble six weeks ago. His hockey jersey is draped over a golden mannequin like trophy. I reach for it, set it on fire and watch smoke curl up. Scent of burnt sugar in plastic fills the wide room so I drop it on the floor and jump out through his bedroom window. Asher rubs his nose as the edge of his blanket catch fire. I smile when he doesn't wake... Then he jolt upright, moving back when he catches sight of the fire. "Butler Chen!" he roars, his voice deep and smooth, swatting at the flames with a pillow that also catches fire. Stupid. Hands in my pockets,
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