ARIA
Ryder has gone to the locker room to change into his uniform and I make my way to the medical room, where I'm more than surprised to find Cassandra.
"Aria?" she says in surprise. "What're you doing here?"
"I guess I could ask you the same thing."
"Oh, I'm here to help out. Your uncle told me you weren't feeling too well, and I figured I could help out." She studies me closely. "Though I have to admit that you look pretty darn good. Was that an excuse to stay home? Are you here because you feel bad for lying?"
Her words make me smile. She folds her arms and watches me, waiting for an answer.
"Cassandra...something happened, and I don't know who to share it with, but I need to tell someone." When I see worry written all over her face, I quickly add, "It's nothing serious...or ma
