Chapter VII part i - This Table Ain’t Big Enough For The Ten Of Us. Eleven? Twelve?! Cari As I had suspected, the courtyard where Mid-Night Meal was held was buzzing with students. I was able to pick out the usual cliques: the athletes, the academics, the artists, the musicians. Some students floated between two or more, and few even kept to little groups with no discernible label. All were discussing their schedules, assignments they had already received, their adventures over the break, and gossip. All speaking dissolved into whispers as we entered. I knew how it looked; I knew walking in with Axel by Sage’s side, as opposed to Gal’s, would imply a romantic relationship between them. I knew that having Max beside me would only solidify the rumors that we were related. Most importantl

