Chapter 57

I woke up to the sound of my alarm ringing in my ears, signaling the start of a new school day. I groaned and hit the snooze button, burying my head under the covers. I didn't feel like going to school today. I had a lot on my mind, and I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that had been with me since yesterday.

Yesterday, Miguel had told me something that had left me feeling confused and unsure of what to do. He had confessed that he had feelings for me, and I didn't know how to react. I didn't know if I felt the same way, and I didn't want to hurt him.

And today I didn't know why but I wanted to avoid him, I skipped my first few classes and wandered through the halls, trying to clear my head. But my thoughts kept circling back to Miguel, and I couldn't concentrate on anything else. I didn't even realize how much time had passed until I heard a stern voice behind me.

"Bailey, what are you doing here?"

I turned around to see the Geography teacher Mrs Johnson, looking at me with a