Before Zachary could say a word, Alessia landed a quick kick to Pierce’s shin. It wasn’t hard, but the message was clear: back off.
Pierce looked wounded, though he hadn’t really said anything wrong. Besides, the rivalry between them and Crestview High was old news–trading jabs when they crossed paths was practically tradition. He couldn’t even go buy breakfast without getting mocked by someone from Crestview.
Annoyed but unable to protest, Pierce sulked in silence, his face full of complaint.
“This is my second brother,” Alessia announced.
Pierce’s eyes went wide as he glanced between the two of them. “Wait… so it’s
true?”
Alessia ignored him and turned to Zachary instead. “I’m heading in.”
“Alright, I’ll wait for you at the gate after school. No rush–take your time,” Zachary replied.
She nodded and shot Pierce a look, then the two of them made their way toward the school. The crowd dispersed; the morning buzz faded as everyone drifted back
to their routines.
stepped onto campus, Pierce couldn’t
that whole family reunion
an invitation
just happened to spot a stack of invitations when the butler was sorting them yesterday. But I don’t even know Ileana–I figured it must be some distant branch of the Tate family from the middle of nowhere, so I didn’t bother. When I
hint of sadness on her face. “The real deal’s back.
“Hey, that’s not-”
A girl came striding
greeting. “News
13:50
this crowd? One family sneezes, and the whole town catches a cold. Penny Sullivan bumped fists with her. “Don’t forget to give me that dress
clothes?” Alessia
gave her a look that said, You can’t
get selling your stuff goes straight into your pocket. Should I pity you? Please, pity me instead, you crafty fox.” Pierce, listening in, couldn’t help but laugh. Penny shot him a glare, and he zipped his lips in
aside one just
look at the design sketches
I’ll send you my
slipping away as if they were just
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