Chapter 4

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After Ceramics, I have English. 

Professor Dalton hands out papers.

I lift mine and smile at Hamlet.

Professor Dalton touches my shoulder.


I beam.

He's a harsh grade.

Today is a discussion.

The conversation starts with an essential question.


I half-listen, focused on—Snapchat.

My phone buzzes.

Lee shoots invisible arrows at her gym teacher.

I chuckle into my sleeve.


Do you find Ophelia's suicide funny?

His eyes narrow—calling me to stay after.

I expect better, give me your phone.

I grump to AP Biology.


Let's say—I was ambitious with the course.

McKenzie, my lab partner, looks ready to vomit.

Formaldehyde and dissecting baby pigs,

She can't do.


I start the count and open the ribcage.

Poor McKenzie doesn't make it—

Three minutes, before—

She gags.

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