Derrick's POV
Annabelle Thorne surprised me. Our conversation had been brief and easy but what surprised me was that she had agreed to meet me at all. I'd seen her moving around with Eliana and I knew she was my best bet if I wanted to get across to her. Although her attention was mostly directed at the boys playing on the court, she was responsive enough and she answered most of my questions.
“When do you think I will be able to talk to her?” I asked her, ready to go.
She didn't answer for a few seconds, her eyes still focused on the court. I could see that she had her attention on one boy in particular. Then she turned to me and said, “I’ll let you know after I talk to her.”
“Alright then.” I looked around the court before I stood up, in case anyone might be watching, and my eyes
