"Ms. Puth, the car is this way," the security said as Remi walked the opposite direction. 

"I know," Remi said as she kicked a rock. “First, I need to go to the bathroom.” She pointed to her unclean face. "I can't really go out looking like a hot mess, can I?" 

There was nothing the bodyguard could say. He only nodded and remained by the door to keep watch. 

Remi slammed the door shut behind her. She had gone to school here before, so she knew every nook and corner better than he did. She jumped up on the sink and climbed out the window as soon as the door...