ZARA; Amusement park..
“I’m happy the school suspended the suspension, bee. You need to be more careful,” Riley said as we walked down the hallway. I’d texted her earlier to let her know it was finally lifted.
“I know, it’s just…” I paused, unable to form even the best excuse. There was simply no excuse.
“But I’m proud of you. You’ve become so…” She paused and winked mischievously.
I knew exactly what she was implying.
“Girl, stop,” I groaned, but she kept grinning and laughing.
“And where is Noah Reyes, your boyfriend?” The moment she said that, my mood dropped like a stone.
“Noah is not my boyfriend,” I admitted quietly.
“What?” Riley stopped walking.
I turned around and caught people staring, mocking glances, whispering behind their hands. Heat burned up my chest. It was obviou
