A R I A
I don't know why Lucian stood up for me like that. Maybe he just hates people like Gina, or maybe he was just bored and needed some excitement... Either way, I'm not sure how to feel about it. It's not like I need anyone to defend me—I can handle Gina on my own. I've been doing it for years. But still... it was nice not to be alone in that moment...
The rest of the class drags on, but I barely hear a word of what Myers is saying. I'm too busy replaying the scene in my head, over and over again. Gina's attitude and attempt to embarrass me, Lucian's sharp words, the stunned silence that followed. It felt like a shift—a small, but significant change in the way things usually go.
I shouldn't care. I've fought my battles against Gina for years, never needing anyone's help, least of
