Torri still texts me every now and then.
Not nearly as much as before.
He started dating someone too. I only found out because Steve accidentally let it slip during one of our family group chats. Torri texted me almost immediately afterward.
"I was going to tell you."
I smiled before typing back.
"We're okay. Fair's fair. I'll see you at Christmas."
It hurt a little more than I expected.
Not because he was dating.
Because Christmas suddenly felt a long way away.
Basketball season officially begins today.
The school is holding a pep rally to kick off the season, and despite everything that's happened this fall, I'm nervous.
I'd finally settled back into the shadows.
Part of me considers bringing Athena out of retirement.
She'd probably love standing in front of the whole school.
I dismiss the thought almost instantly.
Athena had already caused enough damage.
The shredded roses proved that.
Gary walks me toward the gym after fourth period.
Jake is running late after earning himself another lecture from a teacher.
Typical.
"I'm warning you now," I tell Gary. "Do not embarrass me at the pep rally."
He presses a hand dramatically against his chest.
"Now, Tia, why would I ever embarrass my princess?"
I look toward the ceiling.
"Because it's your life's mission."
"My life's mission is to worship you."
He grins.
"Embarrassing you is just a fun side hobby."
I shove his shoulder.
"You're impossible."
"So I've been told."
Just before we reach the gym, Randy catches up beside us.
He studies my face for a second before leaning close enough that only I can hear him.
"You'll do fine."
His voice is calm.
"I promise."
I smile nervously.
"I don't know if I'm more scared of tonight's game or this pep rally."
"You'll survive both."
Easy for him to say.
The gym is absolute chaos.
Students pour into the bleachers by grade while the band fights to be louder than the crowd.
Freshmen.
Sophomores.
Juniors.
Seniors.
Everyone shouting over everyone else.
Randy ignores where he's supposed to sit and drops down beside Gary and Jake anyway.
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