I've been at Crescent Moon Academy for exactly one week, and I'm starting to think I might actually survive this.

The thought hits me as I lace up my skates for tonight's game against Northridge Prep. My first real game as a member of the Crescent Moon Wolves. My hands are steady for once, muscle memory taking over as I go through my pre-game ritual.

"You nervous?" Tyler asks from the stands where he's saving me a seat. Emma's with him, bouncing excitedly in her Wolves jersey. She's been ...