Reckless Hearts

An hour later, Ruby found herself standing in front of the massive mirror in the girls' bathroom, groaning in frustration and occasionally stomping her feet as she tried to remove the remnants of milkshake from her hair. Thankfully, her jacket had protected her t-shirt from being spoiled. She carefully wiped away the few drops that had dripped onto her jeans, and the previously empty dustbin beside her was now filled with discarded tissues.It was impossible for Ruby to go back home, change, and return to school in time. Taking the city bus would consume two hours, and with only four lectures scheduled for the day, she would miss all of them.Feeling frustrated and wanting to appear presentable in class, Ruby checked her watch and realized there were only ten minutes left in the first lecture. Physics was her favorite subject, and she had prepared diligently for this lesson. However, all her efforts had been in vain because of that infuriating guy, Caden.Determined not to let this in

After submitting the required documents, Ruby walked back to Room 201, her classroom. The atmosphere was bustling with activity, and unfamiliar faces filled the room. She couldn't help but feel a sense of uneasiness, her anxiety bubbling up within her. She tried to hide her nervousness, but her slightly shaky movements betrayed her emotions. With sweaty palms, she entered the classroom, whispering a silent thank-you to no one in particular as she found an empty seat on the second bench. Before settling down, she couldn't resist glancing at Caden, her arch-nemesis. To her surprise, he appeared cheerful and content, surrounded by his group of friends. How could he sit there looking so delighted after receiving a month of detention? The injustice of it all frustrated her, fueling her loathing towards him with each passing moment. Shaking her head in disbelief, she contemplated the decision to leave her former school and friends behind. It had only been one day, and she was already fille

As Florence stared at her reflection, the weight of her struggles pressed upon her shoulders. She felt trapped in a life that seemed perfect from the outside but lacked the depth and meaning she longed for. Money and material possessions had become her armor, shielding her from the realities she couldn't change.She sighed, wiping away a stray tear that threatened to betray her façade. It was true that wealth provided comforts and opportunities, but it couldn't fill the void within her. The love and connection she yearned for were intangible treasures that no amount of money could buy.She recalled her grandmother's words, spoken with unwavering belief in the power of determination. Yet, Florence had come to understand that not all problems could be solved with sheer willpower. Some wounds ran too deep, some circumstances were beyond her control.Sometimes, you had to accept the fact that there exist things in the world you could not change. Not with a thousand prayers or uncountable

The corridors of Willowbrook High were abuzz with a lively atmosphere as the sun cast its bright rays over the city. Students hurriedly traversed the hallways, their laughter and footsteps filling the air. Engaged in animated conversations, some of them exchanged the latest gossip, their voices carrying snippets of intriguing stories. In the midst of this bustling scene, a handful of students were captivated by a prank video shared on the class Instagram page, actively liking and commenting on it.Amidst the flurry of activity, Caden stood apart, lost in his own thoughts. His mind was consumed by one person alone: Ruby. He couldn't fathom how he had failed to notice her approaching him, ready to administer either a stinging slap or a barrage of venomous words.The culprit responsible for posting the video on their Instagram page was Daniel. Caden wondered if Ruby had stumbled upon it yet. Retrieving his phone from his jeans pocket, he swiftly accessed the account they co-owned, only t

Ruby found herself standing in Mrs. Cooper's office, her eyes drawn to the clock on the wall, which displayed the time: 2:30 PM precisely. The Math class had been a struggle for her, with most of the questions proving to be a challenge. Despite her efforts to solve them, she had become lost halfway through. It was a glaring weakness that she despised about herself.Shortly after, Caden entered the room, still wearing his earphones. Paying her no attention, he walked past her and took his place by her side. Ruby discreetly glanced at him from the corner of her eye, sensing that something was amiss. There was an aura of melancholy surrounding him that she couldn't quite pinpoint.Mrs. Cooper had emphasized the importance of punctuality, yet she herself seemed to embody hypocrisy. Ruby had dutifully arrived at her office at precisely 2:30 as instructed, but Mrs. Cooper was nowhere to be seen, and the clock had already advanced to 2:45 PM. Left in an uncomfortable silence, Ruby's mind dri