ARIELLE’S POV
I woke up with a heavy heart, dreading the day ahead of me. I knew I had to go to school, but every step I took towards it felt like a step into the abyss. I didn’t want to go, but I had to. The principal had warned me about missing any more days, and I couldn’t risk another punishment.
As I got dressed, my hands trembled, and my eyes welled up with tears. I hated this life, where I was constantly picked on and bullied. I wanted it all to end. I wished I didn’t have to go to school. I did not want to face everyone, not after the video had been leaked.
I took a deep breath and stepped out of the house, with Sarah holding my hand tightly. The walk to school was the longest walk of my life. Every step felt like a punishment. And as we got closer, I could hear the snickers and
