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Chapter 44 Fire

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Alex’s P.O.V.

A few Days Later

Sky and I are on the basketball court with the rest of the team. We’re in the middle of a practice.

But suddenly, something feels off. People are rushing out of the main building, their faces frantic. I glance at Sky, who’s already looking toward the chaos with a confused expression.

“What’s going on?” Sky asks one of the students sprinting past us.

“Classroom… one of the classrooms caught fire!” the student stammers.

My heart drops. “Which classroom?”

“It’s the third floor. Room 306.”

The ground feels like it shifts beneath my feet. It’s our classroom. Stella, Zoe, and Selena, they’re supposed to be there.

Sky and I exchange a horrified glance before we both sprint toward the building without a second thought, pushing through the crowds gathering by the exits.

“Please, God, keep Stella safe. I’m nothing without her. Please!” I continuously pray to God for the person who brightens my life as I walk toward the classroom. I don’t usually pray, but the thou
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