Danny did almost tell Sam, but couldn't. After all, this burden would get Sam killed. Waiting for class to start, he fiddled with his pencil. The bell rang, and Colson walked in.
"Hello class. Due to the fact the Mr. Murphy had a freak accident with his blender at home, the doctors say his foot will be fine in six weeks, I shall be taking over this class." The kids stared blankly at him. "Right… Now, before we go on, I'd like to introduce your new classmate." A boy walked through the door. He had black hair that was slightly ruffled and green eyes speckled with gold that flashed in the florescent lights.
"This is Justin Bell. He's a transfer student from…" Colson glanced at Justin.
"Switzerland." His voice was smooth and melodious. All the girls in the class sat up straighter, fixing their hair. Even Ava seemed slightly interested.
"Yes, that's right. Switzerland. Okay, you can sit…" Colson's eyes wandered over the room for an empty seat. "Next to Ava Ayala, in the corner over there." Justin glided across the linoleum floor to his seat. The other girls seemed disappointed; some shooting spiteful glances at Ava. Justin seemed totally relaxed, resting his chin in his hand, half paying attention to the lesson. He watched Danny out of the corner of his eye. Occasionally he also glanced at the girl next to him. She was strong; he could see the power radiating from her. Taking in her build he cross referenced her with every superhero in his internal data base. Taking into consideration location and timing he figured she was probably White Tiger. Interesting, so there was more than one superhero in this school.
The bell rang and Ava stood up.
"Ava, right?" Justin didn't take his eyes from the chalkboard.
"Um, yeah." Ava was a little startled he had chosen this moment to speak to her.
"Tell me," He stood, turning to face her, blocking the only exit, "Do you also go by White Tiger?" Ava froze for a second, but tried to retain her composure.
"I don't know what you're talking about." She almost stuttered. Justin just smiled, beautiful and cruel.
"Liar."
