Seraphina bumped Adelina’s shoulder with hers. “What was her name for them?”
Adelina raised her fingers in quotes, moving them as she said, “Unapproved third-party carriers that could also be spies.”
Seraphina rolled her eyes.
Daphne groaned, throwing her head back. “I swear, we need to get that woman laid. Even if it is by one of the third-party spies.”
“How do you guys leave campus then?” I asked. “Doesno onehave a car?”
“A select few do,” Seraphina said.
“What do you need a car for?” Daphne grabbed her water flute. “You ditching me already?”
I hesitated, unsure if I should tell her this in front of these girls.
How close is Seraphina with Enzo?
Deciding I had nothing to lose, I took a deep breath and said, “Enzo stole my laptop. My phone too. I reported my phone stolen?—”
Alessia interrupted me with a whistle, “Yikes, bad move.”
Adelina agreed with a nod. “It’d have been easier to let him just look through it.”
“Hey!” Daphne said. “Would you guys want someone snooping through your things?”
I paid her a smile for the backup.
“Absolutely not,” Seraphina said. The smile she sent me was similar to what I’d given Daphne. “But we’re only trying to help her tame Enzo.”
“Is there even any taming Enzo?” Adelina asked.
“My mom tried.” Seraphina shook her head. “Failed. I gave her a gold star for the attempt.” She made a simple clapping motion.
Adelina scooted closer. “Look, if you need a ride?—”
She abruptly stopped talking.
So did everyone at my table.
And the rest of the room.
My heart wilted when someone tapped on my shoulder. I debated even turning around. When I didn’t, they tapped again.
Slowly, so agonizingly slow, I turned my head to find Enzo behind me.
His stare swept over me as he worked his jaw, assessing every inch. It sharpened, as if deciding I didn’t measure up to the others.
Then I realized that wasn’t the problem.
“You broke my dress code,” he said.
I nervously tugged on my sleeve. “Yes, but I’m wearing the school’s.”
“I override the school’s.”
Since everyone’s attention was on us, I hushed my voice so only he could hear. “Arisono said I only have one more strike before I’m expelled.”
Enzo gripped the back of my chair, yanking it back. “Up.”
