Chapter 3

But inside, I knew there was no contest. With a girl like her around, I didn't have the energy to notice anyone else.

The next day during gym, our classes were merged.

After basketball, I headed toward the vending machine for a drink.

A girl ran up to me, holding out a bottle of Gatorade with a shy smile. "Hey Cade, do you want this?"

I was about to politely decline when I saw a blur in my peripheral vision.

Raven was sprinting across the gym, holding her bright pink insulated water bottle like a weapon.

She stepped right between…