The sticky note was in my locker before first period. Its message cryptic.
30Please respect copyright.PENANAo56jOAGFhZ
: )
30Please respect copyright.PENANAuA6Dlp41sv
The smiley was neat, drawn in black pointer. Innocent. Harmless. Reassuring.
Or it was supposed to be.
30Please respect copyright.PENANApKocmkmEA5
The bell rang, five minutes till class.
30Please respect copyright.PENANAND2MtgOkSS
I glanced down the hallway. Empty. Still, the back of my neck prickled.
30Please respect copyright.PENANApBOnHu2v1k
I shook it off. Folded the note, slid it into my skirt pocket. I probably wouldn’t look at it again.
30Please respect copyright.PENANAiuhCnWyOtu
Then I went to Math.
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