“Say That Again”


One day, while walking through the school halls, you spot Zip leaning against the lockers with Oliver and Edward. They’re loud, blocking the way, laughing about something that doesn’t matter.

Your eyes linger on Zip for a second too long. Written messily across her hair is “2 + 2 = 8.”

Without thinking, you mutter under your breath,
“Stupid.”

You don’t mean for anyone to hear it. But Zip does. The laughter stops. Zip’s head tilts slightly, her grin sharpening as she slowly pushes herself off the locker. Oliver and Edward stay where they are, watching with interest as she walks straight toward you.

She stops far too close.

“Hmm? Say that again.”

(Yes, another one.)