Finally

“Look, if this is about Nathan, we’re just acquaintances. He’s my classmate in Ethics and—” “Acquaintance? But he kissed your hand.” My jaw froze midair, slightly open in shock. How did she even know about that? There wasn’t any meaning behind it. I flinched as Natalie and her friends stepped closer, cornering me. A few students who noticed what was happening merely watched, some even smirking, clearly entertained. “Who do you think you are?” Natalie sneered. “Do you honestly believe Nathan’s going to fall for you just because he noticed you? Don’t you know I’m his girlfriend?” W-what? He has a girlfriend? My knees went weak as she shoved my shoulder, nearly knocking me off balance. Laughter rippled through the hallway. “News flash, dear,” she continued mockingly, looking me up and down. “He wouldn’t be interested in someone of your… breed.” Her friends snickered and high-fived behind her. I said nothing, my eyes fixed on the ground. She wasn’t wrong—I knew Nathan and I wer