Chapter 81 *

Vesper's POV

The bell rang, cutting through Mr. Hayes's lecture about polynomial equations. First period was finally over.

Everyone started packing up their stuff. Notebooks slammed shut, pencils got shoved into backpacks, zippers zipped. The usual end-of-class chaos.

"Don't forget, second period is the Spirit Week assembly!" Mr. Hayes called out over the noise. "Head straight to the gym!"

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