The morning was a still, quiet one, with the first rays of dawn just beginning to filter through Lily's bedroom window.
She stared at herself in the mirror, straightening her uniform and squaring her shoulders as she steeled herself for the day.
Her thoughts were set on one thing: she was tired of being treated like an afterthought, someone who didn’t belong.
As she went downstairs, she found Lucas and Liam waiting by the front door, leaning casually against the wall. They straightened when they saw her approach.
“I want a separate car to school,” she declared, keeping her tone even but firm.
Lucas raised an eyebrow, and Liam scoffed.
“What for?” he asked, folding his arms.
Lily met their stares, unflinching.
“Because I’m tired of being dropped off in some hidden corner of the
