Rachel stood outside, tapping a toe impatiently and checking her watch every fifteen seconds. "Where the hell is he?" she growled quietly but angrily to herself. Turning, she saw who she was waiting for, and she exhaled. "Finally. You have it, right?"

He nodded. "I've got it. I'll give you a taste now, but third period I expect to see you in the back of the auditorium." He quickly passed her a tiny baggie.

Rachel slit the bag open with her nail, and took a small scoop. She held it up directly to her nose, pinching one side closed with her fingers and inhaling quickly and deeply. "Not at school. Listen, I'll meet you after school, where I always do. I just needed a…"

He held up a hand. "Don't waste your breath, Rachel. You know what the price is. Third period. And now it's up your nose, so you owe me." He turned on his heel and walked away, not giving her a chance to argue further.