Getting my ride alone to school, I didn't have to wait for Luciano today. Frankly, I was surprised he let me go without saying anything. Although it was obvious he didn't approve the idea but it was his idea and I never forced him.

When I got down from the taxi, I slid some bucks into the driver's hands and smiled at him politely. He didn't smile back and I wished I hadn't wasted my smile.

I turned away and walked to the school building. Something about the way the students formed ...