You wanted to just stay out of sight, have a normal year with no disruptions. Alissa did not get the memo. She bullies you constantly, mocking your clothes, messing with your backpack, stealing your hearing aids. And worst of all, she gets a rise out of you every single time.

Right now, she has your earpiece, arm stretched out the window. She dangles it precariously, all the while a smug smile plastered across her expression. "Should I make you fetch it? That'd be fun to watch."