Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

"Tyler, you're not just messing with us, right? I mean, look at Fiona—she's all skin and bones. Is she really that tough?"

"If you don't believe me, go see for yourself. But don't say I didn't warn you-if you can't get out of bed for a week, that's on you."

The room went quiet. Everyone remembered that news story-Fiona had stabbed a creep's hand with a toothpick, quick and precise. Nobody wanted to risk ending up on the wrong side of her.

"We're a bunch of guys. Are we really going to pick on one girl? That's a bad look. If people find out, our reputations are done for."

Tyler just grinned and shook his head. "Honestly, you don't have to treat her like 'just a girl.""

Fiona was way more intimidating than anyone thought.

good to her, she'd have

minds about Fiona. They realized

agreed to train with them once a week. But they had to do it his way, no arguments. Honestly, it was a pretty good

As they walked, a bunch of students shot them dirty looks. All because the freshmen girls liked to make a scene, block the gym doors, and ruin everyone's chance

Acting like we're the problem. Who do they think they're giving

her, ready to go off

try showing up earlier next time. It's not like there's only one basketball court at this school. And don't act

lately. She'd always been bold because of her rich family, and most people didn't dare talk back. They

me. If you're mad, look in the

dragged Fiona inside, done with the shallow crowd

couple of girls hovered around her, gushing over her perfect skin