Vanessa was searching through the school halls, her heels clicking with determination as she glanced into each classroom, her phone gripped tightly in her hand. Claudia and Sarah trailed behind her, struggling to keep up.
“Vanessa, where are you going?” Claudia called, sounding slightly out of breath.
Vanessa ignored her, her gaze focused on her search. Sarah sped up, catching Vanessa’s arm to get her attention. “Who are you looking for?” she asked.
Vanessa sighed, frustrated that her friends weren’t catching on. “I’m looking for Zev,” she replied, continuing her determined march, her eyes darting from room to room.
Claudia and Sarah exchanged glances, still not quite understanding her urgency. “But…why?” Claudia asked cautiously, her voice filled with uncertainty.
Vanessa stopped abr
