“Do you remember that hallway behind the science wing?" Diana asked quietly.
Daniel nodded. “Where the old lockers were? Yeah."
“That's where they first cornered me."
He said nothing. He didn't need to.
“They called me 'replacement girl.' Said I stole Fiona's life. One of them shoved me against the wall. Another twisted my arm."
Daniel's jaw tightened.
“I didn't even scream," she said. “I thought… if I didn't react, maybe they'd stop."
He leaned forward. “Did you tell anyone?"
“I told the school counselor. She said boys sometimes act out when they feel challenged."
Daniel looked like he wanted to throw something. “Challenged? You were *assaulted*."
Diana shrugged. “It got worse after that. Bathroom ambushes. Nasty notes in my locker. I tried to fight back, but they were always bi
