Riley’s pov
I was still sobbing as I ran out of the building, my stomach twisting in pain and my mind clouded with humiliation. I could hear the faint sounds of laughter behind me, echoing in my head like a nightmare I couldn’t escape. My legs moved on their own, driven by pure desperation to get away from everyone. I didn’t care where I was going. I just needed to be alone, far away from their mocking eyes.
Just as I reached the entrance, I bumped into someone. I staggered backward, barely able to keep myself from falling.
“Hey, are you okay?” a soft voice asked.
I looked up and saw a girl standing in front of me. She had kind eyes, full of genuine concern. Her hand reached out to steady me, holding my arm gently. I couldn’t answer her, my throat tight with emotions. The tears I had b
