I woke up early, had a cup of coffee and a quick shower.
I slide into some ripped jeans, a baggy hoodie and a pair of sneakers. I'm going to be earlier than usual for today's class. Troy and I are strolling to school side by side. It's just ten minutes away.
"Did you ask Trent about his cousin?" Troy asks.
I shake my head. Honestly, I have not been thinking about his mystery cousin. Maybe Trent made him up to avoid looking like he cared... I wouldn't be surprised if he did.
Trent acted weird yesterday. What was that all about? Begging me to believe him and when I try to comfort him, he pulls away?
"Did you know he got suspended?" I ask abruptly.
Troy is astonished. I'm surprised that he didn't know.
"Suspended? Why?"
"For failing some drug test," I respond.
"What! How
