Chapter12: Toons

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The next day at school, the air is thick with whispers about what happened between Percy and Brooklynn. The rumor mill has churned out a variety of tales, each more dramatic than the last. As they sit in math class, the tension between them is palpable, a stark contrast to the laughter they shared just days before.But Michael, ever the instigator, has other plans. He's heard about a new speakeasy that's just opened up, a place where the drinks are strong, the music is loud, and the rules are flexible. "Brook," he says, leaning over to whisper in her ear, "we need to shake things up."Her eyes widen as she takes in the mischief in his gaze. "What do you have in mind?" she asks, her curiosity piqued."Trust," he says with a wink. "We going to have a chill night, just the two of us. Like the old days."The bell rings, and the classroom empties out, the whispers following them into the hallway. Brooklynn nods, a glimmer of excitement in her eyes. Maybe a night out was just what she needed to get her mind off Percy and the humiliation.

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