Bella:

When classes were over, Hazel walked over to me with her ever-smiley face.

“So, are you ready for your outing?” she asked, and I rolled my eyes, grabbing my tote bag.

She just had to remind me of the meeting I couldn’t escape. I ignored her as we made our way down the hallway, but she wouldn’t stop grinning from ear to ear in my face.

“Stop, please!” I said in a raised tone, and she came to a halt.

“I do not want to talk about it, and I’ll ...