Caleb was already at my locker when I turned the corner. My eyes widened when I saw that Phoenix was there too. I approached them quickly, swearing under my breath. I thought I could shoo Phoenix away before Caleb arrived. "Hey guys!" I greeted them as I came to a stop beside them. Phoenix was leaning on my locker and Caleb was standing awkwardly a few feet away. His arm was tucked tightly behind his back, underneath his other arm, which was straightened out. Phoenix, on the other hand, had his arms crossed tightly in front of his chest.
"Phoenix," I said through a fake smile. "What are you doing here? Don't you have football practice?"
"It got cancelled," Phoenix responded as he stared down Caleb. I cleared my throat, gaining his attention. He slowly turned to look at me.
"Why?" I aske
