Their exchange had begun to draw attention. A few students walking past had slowed down, casting amused glances at the pair. One girl even whispered to her friend, “Isn’t that Roseline Gray and Leo Anderson? Why are they bickering like an old married couple?” “I don't either, but according to what
Just as Rose was lost in her own thoughts, her mind drifting through the events of the day and the errand she still had to run, a sudden voice jolted her from her mental wandering. “Hey, are you always this easy to sneak up on?” Startled, Rose nearly dropped her phone. She turned abruptly, only
The final bell rang through the halls of the school, signaling the end of another academic day. Students began to pour out of their classrooms, buzzing with chatter and laughter. Rose stood quietly beside her desk, carefully placing her belongings into her bag. She turned to Sandra and Kehlani with
She stepped forward—calmly, deliberately—and came to a stop just inches from Sophia. She leaned in close, her lips barely moving as she whispered directly into Sophia’s ear. “Leave. Now. Before I stop playing nice.” Her voice was ice. Sophia’s breath caught in her throat. It was the first time
Rose finally turned her head. Her gaze met Sophia’s with an unreadable calm—one that didn’t betray even a flicker of emotion. But behind her eyes was razor-sharp clarity. She knew exactly what Sophia was trying to do. The entire cafeteria held its breath. “Sophia,” Rose said gently, her tone a
--- After Grace stormed off, Kara and Tori immediately swarmed Sophia with concern, their voices laced with sympathy. “Don’t take whatever she says to heart, Soph,” Kara said, wrapping an arm around Sophia’s shoulder. “Grace is probably just stressed or something. It’s not your fault.” “Exactl