This was the weird part with me and Miller. We both hated each other, but even more than that, he wanted my money and I wanted my notebook back. Neither of us had said anything about it to Stricker, even when we both got suspended. It was like middle school Mafia or something.
This excerpt reveals a complex and tense relationship between the narrator and Miller. Despite their mutual dislike, both have underlying reasons for their actions—Miller is after the narrator's money, while the narrator is eager to retrieve their notebook. Their unspoken motives create a silent but intense rivalry, highlighting the strange dynamics of their interactions.
They both keep their conflicts secret, even from Stricker, during a time of suspension. The situation resembles...
