Ariana
The morning sun was barely peeking over the horizon as I walked to class, my thoughts still tangled from everything that had happened with Ethan, my parents, and of course, Ryder. I was trying to keep it together, to focus on what was in front of me instead of the swirling chaos of emotions inside me. But apparently, the universe had other plans for my already messed-up morning.
Out of nowhere, a figure blocked my path. I blinked and saw a tall girl with long, sleek blonde hair standing in front of me, her eyes sharp and narrowed. It took me a second to recognize her, but then it clicked—Leah Calloway. I’d seen her at Ryder’s party last weekend, the one who seemed a little too comfortable around him.
“Can I help you?” I asked, not bothering to hide the annoyance in my voice.
She
