Chapter 24

Chapter Twenty Four

The day started off normal enough--or at least, as normal as things could be given the situation 1 found myself in. I arrived at school early, hoping to avoid unnecessary interactions with my persistent mates. I headed straight to my locker, already mentally bracing myself for the day ahead.

But when I opened it, I stopped in my tracks.

Inside, my locker had been transformed. Flowers-roses, lilies, and daisies-spilled out from the top shelf. Ribbons of different colors were looped around the edges, tied in careful bows. A small note sat at the center, tucked into the bouquet. I hesitated before pulling it out, my name written in elegant handwriting across the front.

The words inside were simple but heartfelt:

We're sorry for everything. Please give us a chance. We'll do whatever it takes to make things right.

It was signed by all four of them—Elijah, Isaiah, Alex, and Austin.,

I let out a frustrated sigh, shoving the flowers and ribbons back inside before slamming the door shut.

"They don't give up, do they?" I muttered under my breath, gripping the strap of my bag tightly.

Out of the corner of my eye, I caught movement and turned to see them standing at the end of the hallway. Elijah leaned casually against the lockers, while Isaiah stood with his arms crossed. The twins were laughing about something, but their eyes kept darting in my direction.

They were watching me, waiting for my reaction.

I squared my shoulders and turned away, refusing to acknowledge them. I wouldn't let myself be swayed by their gestures. Not yet. They had hurt me too deeply in the past, and I wasn't about to make it easy for them.

to class, I couldn't ignore the strange feeling bubbling

some peace. Instead of heading to the cafeteria, I made my way to the school courtyard, hoping to find a quiet spot

peace wasn't something I was

spotting him as soon as I

bench, holding something small in his hand. His eyes lit up

he was already stepping toward me, his

you," he said quickly, holding up his hands as if to prove his innocence. "I just... wanted

an eyebrow. "What

held out his hand, revealing a delicate golden bracelet with a

nothing fancy," he said, his voice softer than

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Chapter Twenty Four

stared at the bracelet, the sunlight catching on the polished gold. For a

didn't know

want it," I said finally, brushing past him to sit on the

"Stormi, wait-

snapped, crossing my

say.

Instead, he placed the bracelet on the bench beside me, his

he said quietly. "I just wanted to give

us."

my gaze fixed on the courtyard ahead.

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