Chapter 59
Outcomes
Ryan
I was at my locker, setting my books in it, when the guys walked up, talking about something. I wasn’t taking notice, lost in my thoughts.
Then Bella strolled over to me. “How is your hand, Ryan?”
“It’s fine.” After what happened on Halloween, I had nothing to say to her.
“Ryan, I want to apologize for that night. It was out of line.”
I paused and shifted to Bella while Jordan and Frazier peered around me. That drew our attention.
“After giving it consideration, I recognized you’re not that kind of guy, and it was flippant.”
“What kind of game are you playing?” Jordan asked her.
“I’m not playing a game.”
“Guys, I think she’s genuine,” Frazier said. “Why don’t we offer her a chance?”
I thought about it. People make mistakes, and the three of us have made
