During the summer, Mark and Amanda were hooking up, but based on their heated exchanges, something happened. Whenever they breathe the same air, anger washes off him in waves. Last week, she slapped him in front of everyone, giving us enough reason to ignore the name-calling and backhanded comments. I glance up to see Mr. Stevenson frowning at me. “Mr. Black, can you tell me the difference between the Republican and Democratic parties here in the United States?” he asks. Mr. Stevenson eyes me, knowing damn well I don’t know the answer. The only teacher in school who doesn’t give me any slack,
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