Maya’s Point of View
I can barely see through the blur of my tears. My chest feels tight, and my throat burns, but it has nothing to do with me running.
Jason's words keep echoing in my head over and over again.
“Some stupid crush… I would never be interested in her.”
Stupid. That’s what he thinks of me.
“Maya, wait!”
I hear Chloe’s voice behind me, fast footsteps pounding against the floor. Then Sky’s voice, sharp and panicked.
“Maya, stop!”
I don’t stop until I’m outside, stumbling to a halt near the back edge of the training grounds. I press my palms against my face, swallowing the sob that wants to break free. I press my palms against the wall, trying to breathe. My body shakes, like if I let go I might collapse right there.
“Maya!”
Chloe’s arms wrap around me first, Sky rig
