I looked down at my body to see Vi’s huge head resting on my legs, her eyes closed as she slept. Her long body trailed off into the room, passing un...er the curtain that divided the beds. I was hooked up to monitoring equipment, and my muscles ached, as if I had been lying still for too long. My ribs hurt when I breathed, but it was a dull and distant pain. I moved my arm, wincing as the intravenous drip tugged at my skin, and prodded the sleeping Viper.Her eyes slowly opened, and she peered at. She’s a Senior! She asked me out!”“So go out with her. She and I have known each other for a long time. She’s fun, and she’s a total fox!”“But what if she wants to do stuff? I don’t have any experience!”“Trust me on this. First, I’m sure you can figure it out. Second, Mary knows what she’s doing. She asked me about it before she approached you.”“Really?”“She did. Go out with her. Have fun. Be prepared to have your world rocked. But one important thing.”“Yes?”“No matter what happens, you can’t. ’ ‘I’m fine,’ she nodded. ‘And there are many good singers in the town to light up the concert. I’m not needed.’ ‘Just one song? Please?’ Brandon insisted, hoping she’d agree. But Isabel only shook her head. ‘I can’t.’ She sighed. ‘I can’t sing.’ Lightning tore through the sky, followed by a deep rumble. Isabel shifted on the bed until their thighs were touching. Brandon checked the time on his watch. It was getting late. ‘I better get moving,’ he said. ‘Mam will be wondering…’ ‘It’s raining,’. Jennifer was positive her message had been received by her littlebrother."Get up, baby, I didn't hit you THAT hard. We have to leave for school.Now!" Jennifer demanded."No," Chris gasped. A burning sensation ran over him as the oxygenreturned to his body."Come on Chris, if we don't leave now we're going to be late." Jenniferpulled him up by the collar of his shirt.Kim had been silently watching from the other side of the room, butfinally chimed in. "Oh my gah, GROSS!" As she pointed at her.