Tai woke up in a grouchy mood on Monday morning. She forced herself out of her uncomfortable bed and rushed into the bathroom before Raiden and showered. She walked out in her towel and smiled at Raiden who was waiting outside, towel in hand. "You better be quick, there's not much hot water left," she said and Raiden narrowed his eyes at her.

"You're mean," he said.

"So are you for making me go to school!" Tai called and walked back into her room. She dressed in a pair of black jeans and a long-sleeved navy top. She pulled on a pair of combat boots and ran a brush through...