"Oh, I don't think it's just about the mess you make, Miss Thompson. It's about the mess you've made of your own life. You see, people like you, with your perfect grades and your trust fund, never really have to learn how to navigate the world. You just coast on by, expecting everyone else to pick up after you."
Landon nodded quickly.
The next morning, Leo Thorne showed up to school on time. He didn't say a word. He didn't smirk. When he saw a younger student drop their books, Leo didn't laugh. He knelt, picked them up, and handed them back with a stiff, polite nod. "Oh, I don't think it's just about the