Chapter 21

No. No, Marnye, we’re not reliving old memories. Burberry Prep is supposed to be a fresh start.

“The teachers are posting grades today,” I say with a small sigh. “I know I’ve done well, but the competition here is fierce. I’ve never been a part of anything like it.”

“They post grades publicly?” Zack asks, his dark eyebrows rising up in surprise. “Sounds like a recipe for disaster.” I shrug my shoulders, but I know he’s right. Whatever my ranking, I’m going to be destroyed for it. I’ve already tried to prepare myself.

“Marnye!” Miranda shouts, waving her arms wildly. I’m happy to see her, but my chest gets tight when I notice Creed close behind. Fortunately, his mother, Kathleen Cabot, the founder of the Cabot Scholarship Award program is right there with him. She smiles at me, too, and the knot loosens up a bit. “Marnye,” Miranda gasps out, panting as she wraps her fingers around my upper arm. She starts to open her mouth to say something and pauses, looking past m