Aria’s POV
I rubbed my sore cheek again, still feeling the sting from Bianca’s slap. Maya was grinning at me like she’d just won the lottery, her eyes all sparkly and excited. I had no clue what she was talking about.
“What are you even saying, Maya?” I asked, tilting my head. “The best solution? What opportunity? I just got slapped in front of half the school and you’re smiling like it’s Christmas.”
Maya laughed, that cute, feisty sound she always made when she had a crazy idea. “Girl, open your eyes! The hockey team is holding open tryouts. Anyone can join, no matter the gender. They need fresh talent for the big match coming up. This is it, Aria. Your golden ticket to get close to Zane.”
I blinked, my brain catching up slow. “Wait… me? On the hockey team? With Zane?”
“Exactly!” May
