Abby was all smiles when she walked to the library. Anyone watching her could tell that she was happy, but a few people eyed her with conceit, especially the girls who had been eyeing Lucas, hoping to get a chance in his life. She opted to use the stairs to avoid the hurls and abuse from her fellow students, who hated her guts.
As soon as she stepped on the top stairs, she sighed deeply and stopped to catch some breath. Her chest was on fire, and so were her aching legs. She was sweating profusely and reached for her handkerchief, wiped the sweat off her face, and walked the rest of the distance to the library’s main door.
"She looks like she could roll over and cause an earthquake the next minute." A mean comment from the bystanders emerged, and Abby ignored it. Instead, she walked into
