Isabel:
As my astonished gaze shifts towards him, Ethan's mouth twitches into a small smile. He knows he's caught my attention.
When I glance back to the pen, my eyes grow even wider. It's still spinning.
Without saying a word, Ethan glances at me, indicating that we should talk. I smile at him sarcastically, wondering why he would even think that I wouldn't hunt him down after this bizarre incident.
As soon as class is over, Ethan hurries out the door, but not before he and Mr. Carter exchange a few spiteful words. I laugh nervously at Mr. Carter's piercing gaze, clearly directed at me, and then follow Ethan out the door.
He's waiting for me by his locker. As soon as I walk over to him, he is off again.
By the time we reach our destination, I'm anxious, freaked out, excited, cold, and any other possible feeling on this earth.
After what seems like days, Ethan finally turns towards me with an appraising look and says, "Isabel, I have something very important to tell you."
I stare at him excitedly, thrilled even, knowing from the bottom of my heart that his next words will change my life forever.
