Fire Hazard: Cape High Book Eight (Cape High Series 8)

"I'm not suited for solo missions," I say over the com.

"Sure you are," I hear Morgan say, "you can handle anything."

"He can," I hear most of the zoo kids agree. "Man, remember the time he caught the kitchen on fire? He didn't even break a sweat!"

"Which time?" Morgan asks, laughing. "Relax, Vinny, you can do this with your eyes closed. You'll be back home with us before you know it, I promise."

Why do they have so much faith in me? I look in the bathroom mirror, seeing a punk with glowing earrings looking back at me. I€m surprised Jack didn€t convince me to pierce more than just my ears, honestly. He€s way too happy with a piercing needle for my tastes. €œThere€s one thing Century didn€t mention,€ I say almost silently. €œI€m here to prove that Cape High is actually teaching the students enough to send the South Branch kids to it.€

€œInteresting,€ Nico says. €œWell it doesn€t matter to me, I only took this job because it€s part of my probation. If there are less kids involved there€s less work for me.€

I choke, shocked, and then burst into laughter at that reply. €œAw, man, that€s good to know,€ I admit. €œI was feeling a bit of pressure there.€