Summary

Steve narrates the next chapter. Steve is sickened by the spots of blood on Topher and Brand from where they hit the ground wrestling. Neither Topher nor Brand are saying anything to each other. Topher feels horrible about his ruined sketchbook. Steve has no idea what to do about the situation, so he plays Minecraft on his phone. Topher suddenly says the picture of Ms. Bixby is just a picture, and does not mean he has a crush on her. Steve did not think this was possible until Topher said it, and now Steve cannot help but think it is true. Topher explains his drawing was intended as a way to preserve Ms. Bixby. Brand now speaks up, and says he understands. He says it is like Shakespeare, who believed everything he wrote would make him immortal. Brand says he was just jealous over...