AMERY. . The bell for school dismissal was rung and I quickly began to grab my stuff on the desk as I shoved them into my bag one after the other. Levi didn't return to class after lunch so my only guess was that he was busy with the basketball team. I heard that there's a game coming up in a few weeks which requires lots of practice. Thank goodness! I don't have to wait for him like he had asked and he simply wouldn't see me if I leave now. If he asks later then I'd tell him that I left because he was busy. A perfect lie for a perfect situation. I finished packing my stuff and scouted around the classroom one more time. After noting that the coast was clear, I headed out with the other kids, making sure to walk beside them so that I blended into the crowd perfectly. I got outside and

