DALTON HIGH SCHOOL

Philip stepped off his bus, glancing around the bustling school grounds as students hurried toward the building. Just then, he noticed Lucretia stepping off her bus across the lot, looking lost in thought. He smiled to himself, watching her for a moment as she adjusted her bag on her shoulder and walked toward the main entrance. She hadn’t seen him yet, so he jogged over to catch up.

“Hey, Luce!” he called out, causing her to turn with a surprised ...