the mid-morning sun streamed through the windows of Black Ridge High, casting long rays onto the polished floors. The corridors were alive with chatter and laughter, a sharp contrast to the storm brewing in Selene’s mind. After the tense confrontation with Lila yesterday, her senses had been on high alert. Something was off.
The unease followed her to the restroom between classes, where she splashed cold water on her face. The coolness offered a brief reprieve until the door creaked open behind her. She straightened, catching Lila's scent before turning.
"Not skipping classes, are we, Lila?" Selene asked, her tone sharper than intended.
Lila stepped inside, her arms crossed and a smirk tugging at her lips. “Not skipping. Just making time for... important conversations.”
The edge in her
