She bounced away, left an awkward silence in her wake.
"So," I said to Cassidy. "About tomorrow—"
"One more word and I'll stab you with this compass."
I raised my hands in surrender. "Fine. Let's talk about your test."
"Let's not and say we did."
"Cassidy."
"Fine." She slumped in her chair. "I studied. Happy?"
"Ecstatic."
The corner of her mouth lifted. "I'm still going to fail."
"We'll see."
The end of the day finally arrived. I was stuffing books into my bag when Mr. Klein cleared his throat at the front of the room.
"Before you all escape, a reminder that we only have a week left to prepare for the Halloween festival!" He grinned. "I saw the idea sheet and I love the vampire maid and butler cafe! Very creative, Harlow!"
Harlow, sitting two rows over, practically glowed with the praise.
"Just don't bite the guests," Mr. Klein added with a laugh.
"No promises!" Harlow called back, and the class chuckled.
