Cassandra’s POV
“Don’t walk away from me, you pathetic slut!” Brittany snapped, her voice ringing out behind me, sharp and mocking.
My heart raced. I didn’t stop. Didn’t turn.
Today, I was grateful that my mom lent me her car since the weather was going to be way too hot for me to walk home under the sun and possibly risk getting burned.
Just focus on the car, I told myself. Get in, lock the doors, and leave.
But before I could reach the handle, I felt a hard shove against my shoulder, knocking me off balance and sending me stumbling forward. My bag fell, spilling everything across the ground.
“Oops,” Brittany mocked. “Careful, wouldn’t want you to trip on all that desperation.” Her laugh was cruel, her little minions joining in like a pack of hyenas.
I turned slowly, my hands bal
