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AURORA BLINKED TWICE.
She had a math test tomorrow, and even though she could get the Mist to change her final mark, she didn't know how well it would work. Her only option was to study absolutely everything she remembered, and even what she didn't.
The rest of her roommates had a different math teacher, so while they were sleeping soundly, Aurora was trying to figure out what x was equal to.
"I hate this," she groaned, banging her head against the textbook.
She took a deep breath, opening her notebook and attempting another problem. She just needed to prove Drew was the demigod, and then she'd be free.
Aurora would never have to do math again.
"Aurora," Drew's voice sounded.
Aurora flinched, looking up, surprised at the fact that Drew was even awake at this time. Everyone else was sleeping.
"Shouldn't you be sleeping?" she asked her.
Drew rolled her eyes, "I'll go to sleep eventually. I just got back from my date with Jimmy. That's why I'm late."
Aurora tilted her head, choosing not to comment on the fact that she didn't ask.
"Okay," she said, dragging out the first half of the word. "Well, do you need something? I'm kinda study—"
"Yeah, Jimmy and I are practically a couple," Drew continued, cutting Aurora off.
"Congratulations," she said, though it sounded like a question.
"Do not flirt or laugh with him ever again," Drew said, a serious look on her face. "You don't stand a chance."
"Whatever you say."
Drew huffed, turning around and sauntering back to her room. It would be weeks before Aurora realized that Drew was trying charmspeak on her.
Aurora barely paid attention in science, her mind focused on the math test at the end of the day.
Her group had presented their findings, using milk, food colouring, and soap as the experiment. The class had 'oohed' when the soap was added, and even Mrs. O'Conley seemed impressed.
The small wins, Aurora reminded herself, trying not to dread about the math test. Take the small wins.
"Okay, you all did very well," Mrs. O'Conley said at the end of class. "I'll hand out marks tomorrow. Make sure you answer questions one to twelve on page two hundred!"
The bell rang during her last sentence, causing her to speak loudly in an effort to be heard.
"Aurora, can I speak with you?" she said, calling the girl over.
