ROSE'S POV
As soon as I got into school, I could feel everyone staring at me. The whispers started almost immediately. I noticed that groups of people would break off their conversations to throw glances my way. I could hear my name pass from one mouth to the next. I could make out just enough to know exactly what they were talking about.
Brandon. Us dating. And now everyone knew.
I shouldn’t have been surprised. As soon as I saw Brenda yesterday, I knew this would happen. Brenda had always been quick to spread any gossip she could get her hands on, especially if it involved stirring up trouble. But I hadn’t expected her to strike so fast. I’d only agreed to help Brandon yesterday—hadn’t even had the chance to get my head around the idea of us pretending to be a couple. But Brenda clear
