Dionne
I could hear Zara’s voice drifting over from the other side of the classroom, her complaints rising and falling as if she was telling the most dramatic story ever. Very sad indeed. Even though I couldn’t quite make out every word, the exaggerated tone was enough to tell me she was milking the situation for all it was worth. Every now and then, I glanced her way, noticing her friends leaning in, hanging onto her every word.
From the corner of my eye, I spotted Suzy, Hardin’s girlfriend, turning in my direction. Her eyes met mine for a split second, and I forced a polite smile, but her expression stayed stone cold. She gave me one last glare before turning back to Zara. I exhaled, feeling the awkwardness settle in.
“Don’t mind them,” Violet muttered beside me, her voice low but c
