Gabriella
Music fills the ballroom, drowning out most of the chatter from the girls nearby. I've stuck myself in a corner again, though this time it has a good view of the entire hall, so I can keep an eye on everyone moving together as they dance. My eyes catch Raya a few times while she's twirled around on the dance floor by a couple of suitors, her smile infectious.
Glad to see her having so much fun.
A part of me wishes I could be out there with her, enjoying the festivities. Coming here was supposed to be my chance to forget my troubles back with Redwood and let myself experience true freedom for the first time.
Except now I'm too self-conscious to do any of that, and too wrapped up in my own head about Elijah, who's been doing nothing but flirting with a couple of the females fro
