JASMINE

I was at the gate as usual when Ashley alighted from a taxi.

They still hadn't settled!

Her face was dull and she walked slowly towards the classrooms. I expected that she would come to me first. That brat!

Why was the story today though? Then it crossed my mind that she was probably still hurt from losing out on the cheer performance. Whatever it was, I wanted to find out. "Ashley!" I called and waved.

She looked at me, "Hi, Jasmine."

"I see you just got to school. Why do you look ...