TessaThe student were all laughing and chatting as we made our way to the bus, their excitement infectious. Leah linked her arm with mine, practically bouncing on her feet. "Come on, Tessa! This is going to be the best trip ever!"I managed a smile, but my mind was somewhere else, or, rather, on someone else. I glanced back over my shoulder one last time, my eyes landing on Mr. Carter, who stood near his car, smirking. He was perfectly composed, his expression unreadable to everyone else, but I knew that look. The memory of his kiss in the car, and his whispered promise to make this trip "memorable," lingered in my mind, sending a thrill through me.On the bus, the teachers organized us into groups. To my surprise, and a little to my dismay, I was grouped with Mr. Carter and Miss Rebecca. Her face twisted slightly when she saw me, and I could sense her unease. She'd always been a bit strange around me, her comments just a bit too pointed, her attitude dismissive."Didn't you check
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