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1 WEEK AGO

Walking into school felt like stepping into a minefield. It had been a month since the pool party, a month since Luke had dropped me off with nothing but a searing stare. The memory still clung to me like a shadow, his intense gaze haunting my thoughts.

Laura's voice broke through the haze I was in as I navigated the crowded hallways. "Why is Tiffany so happy? New hair extensions?" Laura snorted, her tone dripping with sarcasm.

I glanced up to see Tiffany practically glowing with smug satisfaction. Just seeing her made my stomach churn. Before I could find a way to avoid her, she sauntered up to us, her smile wider than I'd ever seen-her pearly veneers shining. "Guess what, ladies?" Tiffany sang, her voice sickeningly sweet. "Luke just asked me to prom!"

My heart stopped. An icy chill spread through me, freezing me in place. Luke asked her to prom. My mind raced, a whirlwind of confusion and hurt. It was confusing for me because why the hell did I feel like this and hurt that I had no business feeling? I hadn't seen or talke him with Tiffany felt like a slap in the face, but I had no right to feel that way.

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"Isn't it amazing?" Tiffany continued, oblivious to my inner turmoil. "He's such a catch."

expression neutral, but inside, I was a storm of emotions. Anger, jealousy, and a strange sense of betrayal churned within me. How

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stood there, seemingly impassive, his face a mask of indifference. It was like The sight of him acting so detached stung more

a smile spreading across my face, a little fake, but I hoped he didn't notice. "Yes, Tom," I said, my voice steady. "I'd love to go to

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to ignore the pang in my chest, and I let him kiss me. It was chaste but still the most public affection I've ever had with him. As I glanced back at

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swirling inside me. "And Sam's going with a guy from a different school

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