Maddie POV
We got out of the car, still in the same mood, until Sandy broke the silence.
“You smell superb today, Maddie.”
“Thank you,” I replied, and before I said anything, Averie replied, “It’s for the lavender and mint leaf bath I prepared for her.”
"Bath? Wait, the weirdo even runs baths for you?”
“She’s not weird, Sandy; stop it.” I replied. But she rolled her eyes and sighed.
The atmosphere on campus was tense, or maybe it was just me who felt it. We walked through the busy hallways, me trying to ignore the growing discomfort between Sandy and Averie. Sandy continued to cast warning glances at Averie, who, in turn, remained calm, as if nothing could shake her.
“So, what’s the plan for today?” I asked, trying to break the silence.
“Keep the creep from following me to my class
