JENNIFER
I got off my scooter, removed my helmet, and leaned it against the tree in front of our lecture hall. The cool shade offered a brief respite from the sun's relentless gaze. As I stood there, some students passed by me, muttering something I couldn't quite catch. A twinge of unease settled in my stomach, and I quickly fished my phone out of my pocket, only to realise that my battery was dead.
"Oh, God," I muttered, a mix of frustration and anxiety colouring my tone. Glancing up, I caught sight of two girls, their gazes averted, smothering giggles behind their hands. Another group passed, barely concealing their laughter.
I could feel my heart pounding in my ears, and it felt as if the world itself was beginning to spin. They were all laughing at me. I closed my eyes, clenche
