The bell rang, signaling the end of the first period. Addison and Maddie gathered their belongings, ready to head to their next class. The bustling hallways of the school were filled with the usual chatter and laughter of students. Addison navigated through the crowd with ease, Maddie keeping pace beside her.
"So, what's next?" Maddie asked, glancing at her new schedule.
"History," Addison replied, leading the way. "It's not too bad, and Mr. Thompson is pretty laid-back."
As they entered the classroom, Mr. Thompson greeted them with a friendly nod. The two cousins took seats near the middle, where they could easily see the board but also chat without drawing too much attention.
The lesson began, and Addison found herself drifting in and out of focus. She couldn't help but glance at Mad
