ARIA As I walk toward my Wolf Biology class, Ryder and his group of friends walk past me, and sure enough, his eyes are on me in that way I find so unnerving. I’m the first to look away, not caring how that affects his view of me. I’m openly avoiding him—I don’t want to have any more unnecessary interactions with him. Who can predict what will happen next? Maybe he’ll have me expelled from the university entirely. After my class, I head outside for some fresh air. The university is surrounded by gardens and so much greenery, so there are countless places where you could stop to take a breather and mentally prepare yourself for the next class, or for whatever reason, really. I’m standing near the entrance, arms folded. I see Ryder and his group of rowdy friends standing only a few f

