AMBER POV
As soon as Aaron disappeared down the hall, his infuriating smirk still burned into my mind, I forced myself to move. My legs felt like jelly, and my hand trembled as I pushed off the wall. My pulse hammered in my ears as I darted back toward the gym, hoping to avoid anyone else on the way. The last thing I needed was another confrontation, especially with my cheeks still flaming and my lips still tingling from his stupid, arrogant kiss.
The music grew louder as I approached the double doors, *Uptown Funk* thumping through the air like a lifeline. I slipped inside, praying to disappear into the chaos. The gym was packed, the bass shaking the walls, the air thick with sweat and excitement. People moved in sync under the dim lights, some dancing, some chatting in clusters near t
