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hands Mr. G my schedule.
    “It’s nice to have you in class, Miss Flash, but don’t let Trevor get you in any trouble.” Everyone in class starts laughing.
    Mr. G gives me a book and makes me sign for it, before I find a seat in the back of class, close to where Trevor sits.
    My morning goes by quickly, each class with an indistinguishable routine. When the bell rings for lunch, I glance around the class for Trevor, except I can’t see him anywhere and so follow the other kids to the cafeteria. Once in there, I look around for a table, but they are pretty much full, and my gaze sets on Pin.
    He’s sitting with a group of girls who look to be a little older than me and one of my student teachers. The way he has his arms wrapped around the student teacher, he looks as if he had a splendid day.
    A tear falls from the corner of my eye at the thought that there is someone better than me, someone who can get Pin’s attention in only a few hours, and turning away, I run out of the cafeteria.
    I haven’t even breached the end of the first corridor when I hear footsteps right behind me.
    “Zola, where are you going?” Trevor asks, and his arms come around me, stalling my escape.
    I pull away from him and keep walking. “Home. I hate it here. I want to go home.”
    I don’t care if Victian is at war. There is nothing appealing about this planet. I don’t know why I was so fascinated by it. Besides, Victian is where I am supposed to be. My people need me.
    Trevor grabs my wrist as he matches my strides. “You still have three hours left of school.”
    “I don’t care. I just want to get out of here.”
    “At least let me give you a ride.”
    I nod and let Trevor pull me across the blacktop, until we reach a two-door, red sports car. I climb into the passenger seat at Trevor’s indication and give him the directions I remember from this morning to where I’m staying.
    Trevor pulls away, and the car spins out of the school parking lot. I sink back into the seat and try to calm myself. It doesn’t work.
    When we make it to my place, Trevor walks me to the door. I open the door with a key Pin gave me, and as I swing it open, Trevor walks in and looks around while I watch.
    As he turns back to me, I don’t really know what I’m supposed to do next. How exactly should I thank an Earthling? I didn’t bring any currency with me, and everyone knows they are greedy beings.
    Instead of offering money, I peck him on the cheek. “Thanks for bringing me home. And for the kindness you bestowed upon me today at school. I’m really grateful.”
    I start to turn away, but Trevor grabs my hand and pulls me into his arms. Before I can object, he kisses me back. Not just a peck on the cheek but a real kiss. His lips were warm and tender against mine, and I can’t help but respond. I’ve never been kissed like this before, but it reminds me of the yesterday night when I kissed Pin. Just the thought of kissing another man besides Pin hurts, though, and I break away.
    Trevor frowns down at me. “Did I do something wrong?” he ask.
    “No, of course not. It’s just . . .” I hesitate over how to explain. I can’t possibly tell him I am in love with another guy who doesn’t love me. For all I know, it’s not even love I’m feeling, but just lust or infatuation maybe. “We are friends, yes?”
    Trevor laughs. “Yeah, just friends.”
    Guilt swarms me. He thinks I like him. Can I bring myself to like this guy?  He’s no Pin, of course, but he is just as sweet and just as handsome. I gaze up into Trevor’s hazel eyes. “That’s great . . . who knows what can happen,”
    A colossal smile spreads across his face, his gleaming teeth shining, and Trevor draws me near in a bear hug. Had this moment been with Pin, it would have ranked right up there as unforgettable.
    Just as Pin comes to mind, he crashes through the door, and I jump free from Trevor.
    Pin glares at me through narrow eyes before turning to Trevor. “You’ll