At the end, to my horror, the committee swiftly announces their verdict, making me the offender.

"For bringing someone to punch a fellow student of this institution, you will serve the punishment of picking litter around the school grounds for the next week."

My mood drops instantly. I see Cassie smiling in triumph, as though she had expected this outcome beforehand.

She sends a mocking laugh at me and then escorts Caleb out, cooing to him as they head in the direction of the ...