Stephanie's POV:
The weight of the student's stares followed me as I walked through the school hallway. Whispers echoed in every corner, and I didn’t need to hear them clearly to know I was trending again.
I quickened my pace. I needed to get out of here. The day had already been overwhelming, and I craved solitude—a moment to collect my thoughts and regain some semblance of peace. My first day at SIU was supposed to be uneventful, normal even. Instead, it had spiraled into chaos.
When I reached the garage, I spotted Aiden standing by his car. His sharp glare was fixed on me, his posture rigid.
“Are you out of your damn mind?” he snapped, emphasizing his words with a pointed finger at his temple.
His tone instantly ignited my anger, but I bit it back. I didn’t have the energy
