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“I’ll be handing these back tomorrow, but I noticed some… discrepancies with yours I need you to come with me to Mr Osterhaut’s office”

The air seeo out of the room

Shit

Shit

That’s what Savannah’s falsely sweet taunt was about She was fucking with e my Business and Econ quiz—she picked a new class

And that uilty as hell

I can’t get my mouth to open, can’t form words to answer Mr Heller, but he doesn’t wait for raded test in his hands and gesturing me toward the door He leads s feel numb as I follow him

How ed the principal for a second and third chance He won’t give me another, I know it

Mr Osterhaut looks up as we enter, his face pinching when he registers who it is And I’m positive in that moment he already knohat this is about, and he’s already deteruilty

I don’t knohat to say Last ti out declarations of innocence as soon as I sat down, but it hardly helpeddo this

Mr Heller hands over est we had all se how my exam was clearly doctored

Mr Osterhaut glances over the papers, shakes his head, then sets the packet down and interlaces his fingers His expression settles into a ht when you proain, you understood that applied to all of your classes, not just Business and Economics To say I’m disappointed is an understatement”

Jesus, no This can’t be fucking happening

“I’ve given you allowances and second chances—ranted in these types of situations, because I know you’ve been going through a lot” He leans forward, his expression softening so to try to convince ood “But when people who act out continually get aith bad behavior, it sets an unacceptable precedent for me, for the school, and for them I simply cannot allow it”

“So, what?” My voice is harsh, thick with angry tears that haven’t fallen yet “What are you saying?”