Dread fills my stomach as I take my seat in Ancient Charms, and I"m not sure why. Up until now, it"s all been theory. I have nothing to worry about in this class.
"You okay?" Ryan asks.
Ah. Right. That"s what I need to worry about in this class.
"Mmhmm."
"I know you"ve been avoiding me."
"I saw you yesterday," I point out. It"s not like I can forget the incident in the library.
"Am I such a bad student that you didn"t want to come back?" He sets my potions book on the desk next to me. "I saved this for you."
"Thank you." A blush races to my cheeks. Oops. In my confusion over Caspian, I"d forgotten about my stuff. At least I left it with a friend.
"Is this seat taken?" he asks, gesturing towards the one next to me.
Huh. For some reason, he"s already claimed it in my head.
"No." I
