“Yes!” “Lia, are you serious right now? You’re about to graduate. Do you want to get expelled this close to the finish line?” “She deserved it,” I muttered. “Even if she did, you can’t just go around fighting people. You know that, right?” “She shoved me first!” I argued. “Oh, great, that’ll make the school board feel so much better,” he shot back. “Lia, come on. Use your head. What were you thinking?” “I was thinking that I’m sick of her trying to act like Colby’s available when he’s not!” “And Colby? Did he say anything to her?” “He didn’t even notice. He’s too nice to tell her to back off.” “Of course, he didn’t. That’s Colby.” “Exactly! Someone had to do something.” Michael sighed. “You really couldn’t just walk away?” “No! She was practically glued to him. Right in front o

