What with the pointing and the blue suit, she brought to mind a flight attendant. I expected her to tell me that in the event of an emergency, my brand-new Hecate blazer could be used as a flotation device.
Rachel HawkinsWow," I heard Mom say, and I turned to her with a smile.
"Good luck explaining to God that you used to spank one of his heavenly beings."
Mom gave a startled laugh. "Sophie!"
"What? You did.I hope you like hot weather, Mom, that's all I'm saying.
In all my old school pictures I was always the one standing alone in the back with my hair in my face.
Rachel HawkinsThere were only six adults in the oldest picture,and all of them looked really serious,like they'd probably kicked kittens for fun.
Rachel HawkinsYou're the healing janitor dude."
"Groundskeeper."
"Isn't that like a janitor?"
"No, it's like a groundskeeper.
When someone tells you somebody's been murdered, laughing is probably not the best response. You know, for future reference.
But laughing is exactly what I did.
"Jenna? Jenna Talbot killed her? What did she do, smother her with pink glitter or something?"
"You think this is funny?" Anna asked with a slight scowl.
Chaston and Elodie were glaring at me, and I figured my temporary membership into their club was about to be revoked.
Okay,so Mom had been freaked out by Dad being a warlock.Fair enough.But why couldn't she at least have let me talk to the guy? It would have been nice to get a little heads up about the Vandy. You know,just a friendly "Oh,and by the way, your gym teacher hates me a lot, and so, by extension, hates you! Best o' luck!
Rachel HawkinsI wish I could say that I suddenly discovered my inner warrior princess and expertly leaped at Archer, weapon hoisted high, teeth bared.That would have been cool.
Instead I raised the stake to about shoulder height and took two, maybe three shuffling steps forward.
On the upside,my crush on Archer was totally gone. Over. Once a boy has slammed his kneecap into your rib cage, I think any romantic feelings should naturally go the way of the ghost.
Rachel HawkinsPut simply,she freaked me the hell out.
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