The silence in the office heavies as the principal kept looking at me and Jessi who were sitting across from his desk. He seemed upset and I could tell that any minute now he’ll start ranting at us.

Usually, I care a lot when I’m sent to the principal’s office. I’m an A student, and I want no part of anything that would interfere with my studies and my strict line of perfect attendance and perfect performance. But honestly, at this point, I just don’t care enough. Jessi is a whole ...