The classroom felt stifling with the heat, but the students buzzed with a spring-like energy. Thanks to Daisy's reminder, I realized this excitement was connected to the upcoming Winter Ball, even managing to overshadow the looming final exams.
Truth be told, I hadn't bought a ticket for the ball, nor had anyone invited me. This year's event felt like something that didn't involve me at all. But I wasn't about to share that with Daisy in exchange for my own safety. Instead, I clung to a useless sense of defiance to protect my fragile pride.
Delia, sitting in front of me, was struggling to hold back laughter as she typed away on her phone. She looked so happy that, during the break, she even turned to me to ask which dance partner would be the best choice.
Delia and I weren't exactly clo
