HAZEL The gala is in a few hours. The hall is all set. Decorations adorn every wall. There are twinkling lights and crystal balls. We even managed to get a witch from accounting to agree to do a spell to integrate fake snow into the ceiling. The fake snow will keep falling and disappearing before it lands on anyone. It’s pretty dope. Nor bad for a bunch of nerds. And of course, it’s been a nice way to avoid Asher. I can’t bring myself to talk to him right now. His weird confession last night still feels too fresh. Rachael and I have plans to return to my dorm to get ready. Kelly, who’s currently hanging out with Clayton, will be meeting us there. The two lovebirds have been hanging out nearly every day after classes. It’s still new but they do make a cute pair. They are sweet toget

