61. Something is Off

That day marked a turning point for Henry, Ivy, and Jayden. Before then, Ivy and Jayden had been part of a group of bullies. But now, they had started seeing each other beyond their reputations—beyond the masks they had worn for so long. And Henry? He wasn’t just an outsider anymore. He was becoming part of something new, something different. together, they learned what friendship is. As they sat together under the shade of an old oak tree, Henry leaned back on his elbows, eyes scanning the horizon as if searching for the right words. Finally, he broke the silence. "I know hacking. And software development. My uncle taught me," he admitted casually, though a hint of pride slipped through his tone. Jayden raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Seriously? That’s sick!" Ivy, on the other hand, seemed momentarily distracted. Then, as if snapping back to the present, she forced a smirk. "That is cool! And, um… I was thinking about joining the DLHS Ballerina Program." She braced herself, unsure of J