Ashley and Ivy marched through the school gates side by side, but as soon as they hit the main hallway, Ashley jerked her thumb towards the science wing. "Try not to set anything on fire before lunch," she muttered, already backing away.
Ivy opened her mouth to retort, but Ashley was already gone, swallowed by the crowd.
For the first time in weeks, Ivy felt… light.
The ring on her finger hummed with cool energy, smothering the new, buzzing, wildfire under her skin. It was like slipping into a pool of still water…unnatural, definitely uneasy, but peaceful.
She slid into her usual seat in history class, tapping her pen absently against the desk. The rhythm steadied her.
Then the door swung open.
Mrs. Holloway strode in, her usual no nonsense stride, “ Alright class, settle down!”
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