"She said she'll do it," Axel announced from behind me, causing me to jump. I tucked my book neatly in my bag, watching as Axel slammed my locker shut. Good thing I got all of my books out of it before that, or else I'd be a bit annoyed. "Okay, good," I responded. "When?" "She's free tonight if you are," he explained and I looked at him. That is not enough time to mentally prepare. "In fact, I can drop you both off at the mall." I continued to stare at him. Am I seriously doing this? Is he really worth it? "Okay," I responded as I swung my bag over my shoulder. He looked as shocked as I did once the word left my mouth. "You're really going to do this?" he asked me and I shrugged tensely. "What do I have to lose?" I questioned. My cool, that's one. "Your temper," he replied as if I ha

