ARIA

Ryder has gone to the locker room to change into his uniform and I make my way to the medical room, where I'm more than surprised to find Cassandra.

"Aria?" she says in surprise. "What're you doing here?"

"I guess I could ask you the same thing."

"Oh, I'm here to help out. Your uncle told me you weren't feeling too well, and I figured I could help out." She studies me closely. "Though I have to admit that you look pretty darn good. Was that an excuse to stay home? Are you here because ...