Noel
It was one of those moments where everything felt like it was hanging by a thread. I could feel the sweat pooling in my palms as River leaned closer to read the note I’d stupidly left out on my desk. My heart pounded like a drum, and before I could even snatch it back, the creak of the door jolted us both. The head teacher walked in, her sharp gaze sweeping the room like she knew someone was up to something.
"Settle down, everyone. Quiet, please," she said, her voice carrying the kind of authority that could silence a storm.
I held my breath as River quickly straightened up, pretending to look interested in his notebook. Meanwhile, I managed to slide the paper back into my bag without her noticing. Relief hit me like a wave, and I slumped a little in my seat, trying not to make it
