Part Six

How....
Odd.

During third period I wondered at my behavior with Tristin. Who would be so accepting so quick at my age? Maybe it was the peacefulness of finally not having people all over me and my injuries and my story. (The burn was still slightly visible on my neck.) That was when my senses were clearest, my mind most free. I might have accepted any offer back there.
...
Naw.

But there was something about that Tristin....