"Hey, um, Casey," Ms. Drake approached me. "Can I talk to you for a minute?"
"Yeah, sure, Ms. Drake. What is it?"
"It's about your grades, Casey," she answered.
"What about them?"
"Well, I've talked with some of your teachers and we've decided that maybe you should start studying with Zeke Tyler. Zeke said that he'd be happy to tutor you. You should go talk to him about it."
"But can't I just study with Rose?" I asked hoping she would say yes.
"Rose Delwood? Isn't she a new student? But she may not know everything that you've been taught. Zeke has been here longer. Just try with Zeke and if it doesn't work than come talk to me, okay?"
"Yeah, sure, Ms. Drake." I walked out of the classroom where Rose was waiting for me.
"What did she want?" she asked.
"She wanted me to tutor with Zeke."
"Isn't that the guy that pushed you into the wall?" Rose asked. I nodded. "I don't know, Casey. I don't think that's a good idea."
"I know it isn't. I tried to talk her out of it but I lost that battle."
"So don't do it," she suggested.
"But that's Ms. Drake. I can't just not do it."
"Whatever, I can't help you then. Sorry buddy." Rose walked away. The bell was about to ring.