Chapter 19

Turns out the chemistry pop quiz I missed on Monday was actually ten percent of our grade. Just my luck right?

But the class rep informed us after homeroom that there was going to be a make-up test for it just after lunch for those of us who missed it.

Mr Manners is really the nicest.

This time though, I have to be in the right headspace. Surprisingly, it hasn't really been that hard to do..Theo's been less annoying all day. All week if I'm being honest. Not that I'm complaining.

I think it started after school on Tuesday, after this man came to talk to him. Who the man was he never said but he's been pretty restrained since then.

"Hey Cora, you don't mind if I join you, right? Thanks!" A familiar blonde plops down next to me.

This doesn't feel familiar at all.

"Yeah of course Hailey. Go ahead."

Unfortunately (fortunately?) she didn't seem to notice my sarcasm.

"Hi Cole, Theo," Hailey waved instead towards them.

"Hi," Cole greeted back, while Theo acknowledged her presence wit