Chapter 349: Sashenka

One thing about not being alone anymore, it convinced me I needed to do something about Sashenka. After a brief discussion with Sassafras, it was apparent I wouldn't get anywhere if I didn't know why she hated me in the first place.

"Grow a spine," he said with his personal brand of subtlety. "If you want to know something, ask already."

Okay then. The moment the door creaked open, Sashenka's nervous face peeking through, I was ready for her.

"We need to talk." She flinched at my words, but entered, head down, book bag falling to the floor at her feet with a thud as she pushed the door shut behind her.

"I know," she whispered. "I'm sorry."

"For not liking me?" I shrugged, going for couldn't-care-less casual. "Whatever. But won't room with you if you can't even be civil."

Sashenka's eyes flew wide and she opened her mouth to speak, a few consonants stuttering out, but I cut her off.

"I have no idea what I did to piss you off," I said, "and frankly, at this point, I don't really c