The Rematch — Episode 6

Heather glanced at the brace and looked away. More trouble than you're worth. I said nothing, just walked to my room and dropped onto the bed. I lay there staring at my mom's photo on the nightstand and let the tears fall without making a

The day I came back, Ms. Dogato walked in with someone new. Cole, you'll sit next to Sadie. Cole sat down. We didn't speak.

Chase, look. Trash girl and a mummy. New couple, huh? Huh? Cole? As in the football star? No way. Don't tell me it's actually him. Cole? Coming to our school? Yeah, right. Trust me, those two probably have a lot in common. For almost a month, Cole and I didn't exchange a word. I didn't want to talk,

not after what happened with Dev. But one day at lunch, I noticed him hunched over his desk, hand pressed to his stomach, shoulders trembling. Are you okay? Is it your Mike? Yeah. Let me take you to the nurse. Luckily, he did not pull away when I touched him. almost six feet two. Most of his weight leaned against me. By the time I walked him

nurse's office, my ankle was still throbbing. The nurse gave him medication and sent me for soup. I ran to the cafeteria and back. The nurse's office was empty except for us. He leaned back in the chair. You're helping me even though you can't stand me? I don't hate you. I thought you You didn't talk to me because you didn't like me.