Matt
My phone started going off way too early. Growling I grabbed it and opened the group chat.
Group Chat: "Team Mission Lia"
6:03 AM
Jesse: You, everyone up? We need to talk.
Matt: ...Why is this happening before the sun is fully awake?
Colby: Because it’s important, Matt. Now get over it and focus.
Rain: zzzz…
Jesse: Rain, wake up. This isn’t optional.
Rain: Half-conscious. Proceed.
Matt: This better not be about Lia. It’s too early for emotional trauma.
Jesse: It is about Lia. We can’t ignore this anymore.
Colby: We’ve been a mess around her, and it’s time we get our act together. No more lurking awkwardly or being avoidant.
Rain: Do you mean no more "accidentally" bumping into her to check if she’s still mad?
Jesse: EXACTLY. We’ve been idiots. Years of bullying her didn’
