Maddie POV While we were still walking down the hall on the way to the secretary, we continued to speak quietly, because we were in the company of Professor Hartman who still had a straight face. “Couldn’t you just not provoke the teacher?” I asked her, trying to control my frustration. “I just responded in kind,” she said, shrugging. “He deserved it. Plus, did you see how much the gang loved it? I bet I became a legend in that room.” “I don't want you to be a legend, Averie. I want to survive the semester without getting expelled!” “You overdramatize, Maddie,” Averie replied, laughing. “Nobody is going to kick you out. Relax.” As we walked towards the main office, my heart was racing. “You don't understand,” I murmured. “Last semester, I already received a warning because of that fi

