~Chloe "See you guys later," I said, giving Savannah and Nia a quick, lingering kiss on the lips. "Yeah..." Savannah replied, her voice trailing off as she watched me walk away. I gripped my bag tight and headed straight for Miss Margerie’s office. My heart was thundering in my ears, sounding like a drum. My mind was racing with terrifying thoughts. If I got expelled, it wouldn't just be a school problem—it would be a national scandal. My mother was right in the middle of a political campaign, and if I messed this up, she’d ship me off to a reformation facility before the sun went down. My life would be over. I reached the office door and knocked. Silence. I knocked again, but still got nothing. I took a deep breath and pushed the door open. "Miss Margerie?" I whispered. I froze

