Jasmine
I regretted sending the text.
I’d known I would the second I hit send, but I’d done it anyway.
The message had been read. That tiny “Seen” underneath it was proof that he had, yet I got no response.
I let out a quiet sigh before opening Ari’s chat instead.
Hey. Can you help me sign attendance today? I’ll come by your place later for the notes.
Her reply came almost immediately.
Jas? What’s wrong? You missed class yesterday, and now you’re missing it again. That’s not like you. Are you okay?
I bit my lip.
I’ll explain everything later. If it all goes well, I might make it before fourth period.
A few seconds passed before another message popped up.
Fine. Just be safe, okay?
I slipped my phone into my bag and headed out.
I started the morning with more hope than I had in
