Chapter 24

I planned on taking responsibility for what had happened at lunch but Ashton didn't. I scowled as the time ticked by and he was still a no show. The teacher was patiently grading papers at the front of the classroom. "I can leave once the hour's up, right?" I asked. "No, the hour starts when Ashton gets here." I stared at her in disbelief but she went back to her papers. What time was I supposed to get home then? I scowled as I looked at the time. Ashton was probably home by now, laughing his head off. It wasn't that surprising, though. Ashton never attended detention. And the teachers were tired of trying to force him to come. But he had landed me in here too, so I'd hoped that he would take responsibility this one time. I sighed, and went back to my Pure Math homework. The time crept by and I had given up hope that Ashton would ever show his face. The next time I see him, I'm gonna- "Mr. Rivera, how nice of you to finally join us." I looked up in surprise to