squinting in the bright morning sun as my sneakers clapped over the pavement , i started down the street-in the opposite direction of the school . the tower of my computer wobbled . i should n't have made you come out of your way- '' ham interrupted me . starting off on the right side of the room , i ran my hand across the wall as i checked for any switches or movable blocks . then she grinned her wicked grin . he might have the mistaken impression that it wo n't stop you , either . '' 