Abby's grip on my arm tightened. "No! Principal Gregory, you can't do that to Ash. He has never gotten in trouble at school before. And, he only got in trouble now because of me. So, if you're going to punish anyone it should be me, not him."
I looked at her. "Are you crazy? You were the victim, not me."
"But, Ash—"
I touched her cheek. "No. You have to think about your future. Would you really want suspension on your record if you went to college? I don't have that to worry about because as long as my future involves you, I don't care about the rest."
Tears were in her eyes, but she nodded. I kissed her cheek and turned back to our principal. He was watching us. His usual stony expression softened.
"I've had a change of heart, Mr. Daniels," he said. "Your fi
