The Similars by Rebecca Hanover

Author:Rebecca Hanover
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Published: 2018-12-10T16:00:00+00:00

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No one talks about anything except Levi for the rest of the day. When I spot Madison in the dining hall that evening handing out fresh new DAAM flyers, I make a mental note to find some proof that she did this to Pru, as soon as humanly possible.

At least Levi has returned to school. He sits with the other Similars at dinner, and for maybe the first time ever, he’s not reading a book. He talks quietly, an untouched tray of food in front of him. Pippa puts an arm around him. The others huddle in close.

I wonder if they’re talking about me. Word has gotten out that I gave a statement to the police—my version of the events surrounding Pru’s attack. I feel manipulated and foolish. Why had I let myself panic, tracking down Headmaster Ransom in the middle of the night? Why hadn’t I kept my mouth shut? Though the Similars can make me uncomfortable, I don’t believe, deep down, that Levi would have hurt Prudence. But Levi doesn’t know that. If he’s heard the rumors, he knows I had something to do with him being questioned. And Pippa must know too, which would explain why she hasn’t walked over to sit with me or even waved hello. Our last interaction was tense, to say the least, but we both care about Pru. I’m still dying to show her To Kill a Mockingbird and Jaeger’s note. Now doesn’t feel like the right time.

When I see Levi get up from the table and bus his tray, I excuse myself and follow him outside. He must not see me because when I call out his name, he turns, surprised. We’re standing on a lit path outside the dining hall. Students shuffle past, some sneaking glances at us before moving on. We aren’t completely alone, but we’re alone enough to talk.

“What is it, Emma?”

“I did something.”

Levi doesn’t respond. I can’t tell if he looks betrayed, heartbroken, angry, or all of the above.

“I went to see Headmaster Ransom last night. I told him I thought Madison attacked Pru,” I say, forcing myself to act more confident than I feel. “I wanted to get his help. Ransom said he trusted you. He never would have invited you and the other Similars here if he didn’t. But then he asked the police to question me this morning. They tried to poke holes in my story. I defended you! Please, Levi. You have to know I didn’t say anything to hurt you. I love Pru. The idea of her in a coma, or dead—it’s killing me.”

I take a deep breath before continuing. “The thing is, Levi. Maybe if you had explained it all to me: The cut on your arm. The tasks. Maybe I wouldn’t have felt so completely in the dark. Maybe if something in my life made sense—”

“You want to know what it all means?” Levi interrupts me.

“Yes! God, yes. I want to trust you. I don’t think you attacked Prudence. I

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