After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 11

"Yo, Katniss, you sure you wanna jump into the medical program? That's some serious stuff," Juniper asked, eyes wide in disbelief.

Katniss nodded, eyes blazing with determination. "Yeah, I've always wanted to be a doctor. This is my shot."

"But those med exams are brutal. You really think you can handle it?" Juniper pressed, still stunned.

Katniss took a deep breath. "Just give me a chance. I'll ace those exams." She was confident, having shadowed Aurora for years and picking up tons of practical skills.

Juniper was floored. Katniss ditching her speech slot was already wild, but now switching to med? She couldn't wrap her head around it. Did something major go down during her hospital stay?

Caleb sighed, a bit skeptical, and said, "Katniss, you should talk this over with your family. Supporting a college student ain't easy. Don't wanna see you regret it and bum them out."

Katniss got where Caleb was coming from and appreciated his concern. But she was set on this path. Failing to switch majors now would just waste her parents' money and her time. She knew the stakes but wasn't backing down. As for her parents, whether she left or stayed, they probably wouldn't care. Heck, they might even be relieved if she was out of their hair.

"I'll handle my own decisions. Just help me set it up. I won't make a fool of myself," Katniss said, resolute.

Caleb sighed again but agreed to help. He'd try to get her a shot, but the rest was up to her.

to the med program professors, but no promises.

"Thanks. I'll take

Caleb's help and felt a surge of happiness. She dragged a stunned Juniper

you for real?" Juniper asked, still in

"You saw it. That's the

forehead, checking for a fever. This

it 'cause the Manners family gave you grief again?"

confirm or deny. "Don't overthink it. Just focus on your speech

place is huge, and my dad's hardly ever home. My mom loves you and

Manners family treated Katniss and Clara's

Manners family ignored their real daughter Katniss but doted on the adopted Clara. It was enough to piss anyone off. Even

Don't worry, I've already bailed from the Manners Villa. No more dealing with their crap," Katniss

jaw dropped. "Wait, what? You moved out? Where are you crashing now? It's sketchy for a girl to live alone. Just move in with me. My place is huge, and you can pick any

you feel weird about staying over, just come by and cook for me

amused and touched. She was about to respond when a voice called out

to talk to

smile vanished, her eyes turning icy. She didn't want to engage, but the thought of Clara badmouthing her on campus