The next days were all a blur to Mina. She received words of encouragement from her mother, Nix, Nan, Brody, and Ever, but she couldn't stop thinking about the choices she made. She was the one who betrayed Teague, and because of that, her family was cursed and her father was dead. Along with Mei.

The guilt washed over Mina as soon as she returned home and entered her 'safe' room. Oh, how she missed the brownie so, but she realized that she wouldn't want Mina to be depressed- especially when there's so much more to worry about. Mina kept the dagger of Erjad under her pillow- the weapon of dark magic that poisoned Teague's heart. She would then think about the possibilities if she returned the dagger- would he grow more powerful? Would he try and make her family's lives even more miserable? All these questions thrashing around in her head, longing for answers, unable to calm down until they have them.

She decided to quit worrying and to focus a bit more on school. Wouldn't want to get bad grades, would she?

As she slipped down the halls to her locker, she heard whispers about how she and Brody went to the ball- then the explosion and fire. Brody was waiting for her, and he greeted her with that dimpled smile. She felt the butterflies in her stomach and she glanced at the charm on his wrist. She would be full of joy when she would walk up to him and know he remembers.

She smiled back, but it fell from her face like it was attached to a brick when she looked over his shoulder. Teague glared at the back of Brody's head, just like before, then he vanished as quickly as he appeared. He really hated him, didn't he? Making Teague angry made Mina shiver with fear and delight. The thought of him killing her frightened her, so she didn't do it on purpose, but it made her think about Jared and their teasing conversations.

Mina and Brody met up with Nix and they headed to homeroom. Mina was behind on multiple things due to her lack of interest and her darn emotions, so she worked while waiting for the bell to ring and send her to her first class.

She was staring down at the Language Arts worksheet when she felt the hairs on her arms stand on end. She felt power radiating from the front of the room, and if Jared were there, he would've felt it, too. Someone was using Fae Magic not more than ten meters away. Right in front of her. She looked up.

His blue eyes scanned the room casually, and his dark, almost black hair was styled in a more popular 21st-century teen's way- gelled up in the front, flat in the back. Instead of his formal clothes, he wore black jeans and a boring dark gray t-shirt, but he kept his pristine black boots. Mina's mouth dropped open as he held a familiar piece of paper in his hand. It was a schedule for school, and Mina knew well what he'd done.

Just like Jared, he didn't smile at her or notice her existence. He sat near the front of the class as the teacher introduced him as Jared, and Mina was about to burst into tears at any moment. Only she knew that he was not who he claims to be, and she wasn't aloud to share it with anybody. Brody noticed, and gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. Mina swallowed hard- he didn't know yet. He just knew that Teague frightened her- but that's all he needed to know for now.

There were so many questions she needed answers to. Was he here for the dagger? Was he here to threaten her again? Was he here to hurt her friends like last time? She thought again about where she placed the dagger and wanted to bang her head against the wall. Under a pillow? Was that the best she could do? Of course not, she is a Grimm! She could've hidden it in so many other places!

Almost every girl raised their hands when the teacher asked someone to escort Teague to his first class, and Mina needed answers, so she volunteered, too. Of course, Teague didn't choose her. He chose a different girl named Bella, and she ran into a desk trying to get to him.

Brody stared intently at Mina as she glared at the girl, jealousy kicking her in the gut with every step the short girl took. Without thinking, she used Fae Magic to lock the classroom door. The class stifled their laughter as she tried to pry it open, then realize it was locked, only to fiddle with it until she finally got it open.

Mina was rude to do that little trick, but she couldn't help it. She was full of anger and confusion- she didn't know why Teague was there, he ignored her like Jared had, and he actually attended the school! He must've manipulated the principal and teachers- that was the magic she felt. She couldn't help but wonder about Constance and how she'd react.

The bell rang a minute or two after the two beings left, and Mina leaped out of her seat and bolted for the door, throwing it open as she stormed down the hall. She was pumped and tired of Teague's tricks and plans. It was time to figure out why he was there, but she needed to get him somewhere private.

She was surprised she see the two kids striding side by side down the hall to her next class. The girl was asking questions, obviously trying to make the moment last forever. Teague seemed to be intrigued by her presence, and the jealousy kicked Mina in the tush, making her rush forward and squeeze in between them, looping her arm through Teague's in the process.

"Hi, I'd like to speak with... Jared for a moment. Thanks." She mumbled and she pulled Teague in the other direction. The hallway looked like the mall on Black Friday, and she pushed against the current until she turned into a short, empty hallway that led to the North Gym. The dim lights barely illuminated Teague's horrid glare that sent shivers down her spine.

"What are you doing here?" She hissed, trying her best to sound brave, but his tall figure towered over her, making her shrink back in fear. He saw this and grinned mischievously.

"Can't a Fae go to school like a normal teenager?" He sneered. Then he grimaced as he shoved his hands in his pockets and looked down. "I don't understand why humans wear such abnormal clothing. They're rather uncomfortable." He fidgeted and crossed and uncrossed his legs to show how rough his jeans were as they rubbed against each other, making him look like an insecure child.

"Most of us, 'humans', think they're very comfortable." She snapped, hating herself for steering away from the road. She shook her head. "Why are you really here?" He poked her chin up with a finger.

"Just for fun." He whispered, his cold, blue eyes boring into hers. She started to tremble and she felt like her heart was going to beat out of her chest. Those beautiful blue eyes... She was getting sucked into them, and was startled when the bell for first class rung. Teague looked up in alarm, then stepped out of the small hallway, heading for his first class.

"I don't have it, y'know." She called after him, referring to the dagger, but she had a feeling he knew she was lying. He turned the corner, completely ignoring her. Mina frowned and went a different way, which would only make her later to class. Today was not going to be easy.