As I closed the door behind me, someone knocked on it. I opened it, and who was standing there? None other than Kari.
"Shadow, hi!"
"Listen Kari, I told about Johann's secret to look cool. So if you're going to see anyone, see Johann."
"You did? Oh, Shadow..."
"Yep, and tomorrow I'm telling the entire homeroom class about it."
"Oh Shadow, why?"
"I guess I'm just insecure and heartless..."
"Shadow... you don't have to make things up to make me like you..."
"He isn't." Professor Rai said. "I can tell, he's being truthful."
"How?"
Rai smiled. "I have my ways, young lady. Now please leave Shadow in peace."
"Sure." And Kari walked away, not to be seen until tomorrow.
"I just wish I could've told Johann... that would make me feel better." I hung my head.
"It still won't right your wrong, but it is a start."
"Besides, he did flash his mutant form before I said anything."
"Nothing justifies your betrayal, Zach."
"I know, Professor; I feel terrible."
"Well, you've admitted the problem, not to the right person, but you admitted it."
"Yes, Professor, and I know the next person I'm going to tell." I turned around and called: "Johann?"
"Johann's in training, Shadow. When he's done I'll alert him you need to talk to him."
"That's if he'll ever talk to me again..."
"I'm sure he just needs time, Shadow. Time, and maybe the help of an old friend..."