TessaThree days later."If you need anything, don't hesitate to let Carter know," Mom said for the millionth time, as I got ready to leave for school. My first day at school."You've said this before, Mom. I'm good," I answered, and she shot me a look. "I know how nervous you get when you enter a new environment. That's why I said you should reach out to Carter."I don't know why she keeps mentioning him. She had no idea how hard the past three days were for me, how his presence made me nervous and confused at the same time. If not for his phone ringing the other night, I was sure he'd have kissed me. The tension was strong.Since that day, I had been trying my best to avoid meeting his gaze or allowing him to touch me. And today, I would be left alone with him to take me to school. "Just do as I say," Mom broke through my trance.I heaved out a sharp breath. "Alright. Anything you say. I'm off," I said, catching sight of Mr. Carter getting down the stairs, eyes glued to the watch he
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