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Holden’s ears perked up at the noise, and without a second thought, he grabbed Elysia’s hand and they were off like a shot.

Seeing them bolt, the girls let out a collective scream. “It’s Holden! It’s really Holden!” They were on their heels in a flash, chasing after the direction the two had left.

Elysia was puzzled, thinking, ‘Why’s this dude dragging me along? Those girls are all over him. He could’ve just split. Why drag me into this? Now I’m caught up in his sprint! What gives?

But she knew this wasn’t the time to dwell on it. They had to shake the group hot on their trail.

Holden wasn’t sure why he was clutching Elysia’s hand as they ram. Maybe it was the fear that if he let go, he’d never bump into her again. There was something about Elysia that made him feel like he’d found a long–lost piece of himself.

‘Could it be that I’m subconsciously confusing her with Evelyn?‘ Holden wondered. He glanced back at Elysia, but he quickly looked away after just a peek.

Up ahead, Elysia spotted a lecture hall and figured it was likely deserted at the moment. She gave a firm tug on the guy in front of her and said, “Come with me.”

Elysia led him to hide around a corner, waiting until the group chasing them had passed by. Once she was sure the coast was clear and the lecture hall was empty, they slipped inside.

As soon as they entered, Elysia dropped down onto the floor, panting, “Are you some kind of celeb?”

Holden chuckled at her words, plopping down next to her and taking off his hat and mask. It was then that Elysia got a good look at his face. She had to admit he was pretty good–looking.

“My name’s Holden Evans,” Holden said, his voice steady.

Elysia shook her head, unimpressed. “Never heard of you. But seriously, why’d you drag me along?”

Holden was taken aback. He hadn’t expected her to ask that. He wasn’t sure how to explain.

He thought to himself, ‘Should I tell her that I was afraid I might never run into her again, so I had to pull her with me? That sounds pretty lame. Plus, she might think I’m some kind of creeper.

Seeing that he wasn’t responding, Elysia sighed and said, “Forget it. If you don’t want to say, I don’t need to know.”

kinda save your butt today, I’m a generous person. No need for you to owe me one. So, farewell!” With that,

Holden suddenly called

again. A name’s just a label.

Holden insisted, his

It was just name, after all. She figured there was no harm in telling him. “Elysia,”

Holden repeated the name

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meeting for the first time today, yet

to open the door and leave when she suddenly remembered something. She turned back to him and warned, “This place isn’t safe to stay in for long. You should leave soon, too.”

pushed the door open

Holden’s agent, Wendy Faulkner, and

Holden didn’t say where he was headed. I’m in the

with him?” Wendy snapped, her voice all

to stay put…”

wound up that she could’ve punched a wall, but then a thought hit her. “Find the school closest to us,” she ordered.

up the map app. In a flash, he had the scoop on nearby schools.

and asked, “Wendy, you thinking we should roll

gave a

his confusion written all over his face. He’d only

up her nose and explained, “Just remember. Wherever Holden goes, a school visit is a must.” Mike was about to dig deeper when his phone buzzed.

that, Holden,” Mike responded. After hanging up, he breathed a sigh

up to the back entrance of Milton School, and Holden

tired this time. Usually, he’d be in a sour mood after a

were supposed to be these pure, awesome places. She couldn’t get her head around why he’d

herself, ‘Is

real world? Does it take more out

would hit schools because

was said that Holden’s sister, Evelyn, was the top brain in Jorlandia, but

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