THIRTEEN YEARS AGO _______________________ -NINA- "Come on Nina. It's Friday. You're not staying at school after hours just to study. Is that even allowed? Besides, it's too hot inside. Let's have frozen yogurt," said Harper, trying to drag me by the hand to the parking lot. "Sorry, I can´t. I have a history test next week and still have to learn about World War II. You know how Mr. Williams looks at me sideways every time Italy is mentioned. I'm sure he'll give us a particularly tough test." I let go of her hand and gave her an apologetic look. "We can have a regular ice cream tomorrow. It's better than this frozen yogurt stuff." "How are you going home afterward? Is your mom picking you up?" Since I don't have a car, Harper is the one who usually gives me a ride home. "Yes, don't

