I was running as fast as I could, my heart pounding in my chest. I couldn’t believe I yelled like that back there. What must everyone be thinking of me now? My first day at school, and I’d already managed to draw attention to myself. Zev must be furious. But it wasn’t my fault—the fight was getting out of control, and someone had to stop it.
Then again, did that someone really have to be me? My mind scolded me. I sighed. My subconscious was right. I should’ve just stayed out of it. Why do I always end up in trouble?
Just as I was lost in my thoughts, I collided with someone, sending them stumbling to the ground.
Just great!
I looked down to see a blonde girl, her crisp, neat uniform now smeared with dust. Her broad shoulders tensed as she quickly sat up, her blue eyes narrowing at me w
