I trudged through the hallway, my feet heavy with heartache. I felt like I had been punched in the gut, my breath knocked out of me. Iris, the one person I thought understood me, and would pull me out of this despair, had willingly walked away with Chad. I thought our kiss had meant something. I wasn't going to let her go, but she let go of my hands instead and chose his. The pain of betrayal stung, leaving me feeling alone and vulnerable. As I turned a corner, I collided with Eleanor, who was standing in the hallway, a sly smile etched on her face. "Hey, Leigh. I see you have been busy." She hummed as she spoke. I tried to brush past her because I was not in the mood for her shenanigans, but Eleanor caught my arm. "Talk to me, Leigh. Don't ignore me." She sneered and I could

