“I don’t care about that thing. When did these boys transfer to your school?” He sounded like he had a lump in his throat, but I knew he was just angry—too angry.
And it was all Hannah’s fault. Those brothers would have never gotten in my way if not for her. And my father wouldn’t be staring at me like I had somehow swallowed a cup full of s**t.
“They came here a few days ago. I was talking to Hannah, and they started to disrespect me.”
“And what caused the fight today? The same girl?”
I was too ashamed to talk, so I nodded. He shook his head and rubbed his nose in annoyance.
“I can’t believe my authority was challenged by boys your age, and you did nothing. You’re absolutely useless.”
“I’m sorry—”
“Be sorry for yourself,” he rose to his feet. “Why did you come here? Did you think I
