Thirty-five. “I’m sorry, sweetie. Care to say that again?” Oddie stared at both children standing outside the school’s doors, crossing her arms under her chest. “We kinda got in trouble again and we got away with just detention this time, but the principal still wants to talk with our parents.” Elliot smiled sheepishly at her playing with the hem of his hoodie. “What exactly… did you two do?” She asked carefully tilting her head to the side. “Was someone trying to bully you again?” “Kinda…” “Just tell her the truth, Ellie.” Gabriel grumbled rubbing his reddening cheeks and busted lip. Oddie felt her eye twitch, this little rascal had gotten in another fight when she clearly told him not to do that. “You know I’m telling Zach about this, right?” “Yes, Oddie.” Both answered. Tha

