Lily should’ve known peace wouldn’t last.
Not after lunch.
Not after the entire cafeteria had basically witnessed Noah looking at her like she personally invented oxygen.
By sixth period, the rumors had already evolved beyond recovery.
“They’re secretly dating.”
“No, apparently they almost kissed near the science building.”
“I heard Noah threatened someone for talking about her.”
“That one might actually be true.”
Lily dropped her forehead lightly against her desk.
Across the room, Emily looked deeply entertained.
“You have to admit this is kind of funny.”
“It’s not funny,” Lily whispered in horror.
“It’s a little funny.”
Jason spun around dramatically in his seat.
“Actually this is my favorite day in school history.”
Their teacher hadn’t arrived yet, meaning the classroom n
