Maxine I groaned groggily, shutting off my alarm. I really wanted to go back to sleep, but I have school. I opened my eyes and my room was dark. I blinked a few times, only for anger to rise within me when I remembered Brandon ignored me yesterday and didn’t come down. Well, that’s fine. I have gotten my cue to just ignore the Glass brothers and focus on graduating like I have always done. I got up, brushed my teeth, and went on my morning run before coming back home to get ready for school. Once I was ready, I had breakfast on my own and then waited outside by the swing for Aunt Margery. My mom’s at work for a night shift and doesn’t get home until twelve noon. Aunt Marge is late. I kept checking the time. I’m going to be late. I tried calling her a few times, but she didn’t pick

