#Chapter 89: A Scent of Doubt

Returning to the familiar halls of my dorm, the warmth of my brief escape with Liam lingered. I opened the door to find Monica and Peter engaged in a fierce video game battle, their laughter echoing off the walls. The dorm room, usually a chaotic mess of clothes and textbooks, felt almost welcoming. I loved the fact that Peter and Monica were together. They fit each other so well with Monica’s bubbly more bold personality and Peter’s more laid-back chill vibe. When Monica had first told me she had a crush on Peter, I really couldn’t see it. She used to love the bad guys. The love ‘em and leave ‘em types. But Peter couldn’t be more opposite from that, which is why I think they just clicked. Peter was always there for her. Solid and dependable. I loved that for her. “Hey you guys,” I said, shutting the door behind me. Monica’s eyes lit up when she saw me. "Hey! How was your time with Liam?" she asked, pausing the game and turning her full attention to me. Peter grinned, not mis