Chapter 6: The Echoes of Freshman Year

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As Damian navigated the complexities of his senior year, memories from freshman algebra resurfaced like echoes from the past. It was a small class where few friendships were forged, and one notable connection emerged – his math rival, William.

In their freshman year, William and Damian engaged in a friendly yet competitive rivalry. Damian, always striving to do his best, emerged victorious in the end. Their scores were closely matched, but Damian's always managed to edge out slightly higher. Fast forward three years to the present day, and Damian found himself sharing not just a history of algebra but also two classes with William: advisory and health.

In advisory, their bond grew as they played cards and shared laughs. Health class became a battleground where they bickered about who was truly the superior student. However, a discordant note was struck by William's loud declarations about not talking to women and seeing Damian as Mikayla, a girl. Despite this, Damian decided to let it go, unwilling to let a singular viewpoint overshadow the budding camaraderie.

The strange Snapchat notification from "Urlovewillwill" stirred hesitation in Damian. Nevertheless, he accepted the request, only to be greeted by a message that felt uncomfortably dismissive, "hello woman🤯." Damian, feeling an unexplained discomfort, responded reluctantly.

Seeking solace and advice, Damian turned to his best friend, Bryan. Bryan's reaction was visceral and intense. "Oh hell nah! You better not be friends with that Bitch! Remember Ryleigh? He broke their friendship; she hates him, and so do I. Trust me; don't get soft on him." The shock in Bryan's words left Damian reeling, prompting him to dig deeper into the reasons behind this vehement reaction.

As the truth unraveled, Damian discovered the shadows of William's past actions, leaving him torn between the camaraderie they were building and the undeniable red flags that now colored his perception. The journey ahead held uncertainty, forcing Damian to navigate the delicate balance between newfound friendships and the echoes of past mistakes.

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