Samira's POV
Walking back into school on Monday morning felt significantly louder than it should have.
It was not the actual volume of the hallway. That remained exactly the same as it always was. Lockers were slamming with metallic thuds, people were talking far too loud to be heard over one another, and heavy footsteps were dragging across the linoleum floor. It was the way people looked at me.
I noticed quick glances that lasted a second too long.
I heard whispers that cut off abruptly the moment I got close enough to hear them.
I adjusted the strap of my bag on my shoulder and kept walking with my chin tilted up, acting like I did not notice a single thing.
"Absolutely amazing." I muttered under my breath, my eyes fixed on the distant trophy case.
"Do not even start." Amanda sai
