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Ignore His Beating Heart

I was furious and ground my hands into fists, forcing back the words I wanted to say.

"No, thanks. I've got to get to school." I grabbed my backpack from the dining table and ran out the back door.

At the bottom of the stairs, I remembered I hadn't fed Gatsby.

No way was I going back in there, though. He'd be okay.

Maybe my dad was right. I'd be glad to see him go because it meant he'd take Viv with him.

I crossed the yard, making my way to Professor Pops' house. I hoped he was home. I needed to explain the tea situation.

Hopefully, he could get some more from Kenmei. Seconds after I knocked on the door,

Bart answered.

He wore dark jeans and a white button-down shirt. His blond hair was still a little damp, probably from a shower.

"Hey, Snow. Come on in."

"Thanks." I stepped into the high-ceilinged foyer, admiring the enormous sparkling chandelier while he closed the door.

"Is Professor Pops around? I need to talk to him."

"Yep, in the kitchen. Don't freak out, but there's a m
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