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𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗟 chapter eight
After everything that had happened, Celeste and Lydia found themselves back in school, each of them trying to treat the day like any other, determined to ignore the weight of recent events. The usual chatter and laughter filled the hallways, but an undercurrent of tension lingered in the air, an unspoken acknowledgment of the chaos that had unfolded. They walked side by side, exchanging smiles and inside jokes, but even their laughter felt somewhat forced, as if they were merely going through the motions of normalcy.
Meanwhile, in another part of the school, Scott paced a quiet corridor, whispering to himself in an effort to gather his thoughts. "Stay away from Allison. Stay away from Allison." He was so lost in his internal mantra that he didn't notice Allison heading straight for him until it was nearly too late. With a jolt, he spun around, retreating back the way he came. "Must stay away from Allison," he muttered, only to nearly bump into Jackson as he emerged from a classroom. Panic washed over him again, and he quickly pivoted in the opposite direction, his heart racing.
Just as he began to feel a little more in control of his surroundings, Celeste and Lydia caught up to him, greeting him with cheerful, synchronized hellos. "Hey, Scott!" they chirped, their bright energy a stark contrast to the unease he felt. Scott groaned internally, "Oh, come on!"
Moments later, as the bell rang signaling the start of class, Celeste spotted Stiles at his locker and decided to walk over. "Hi!" she said, a friendly smile spreading across her face. Stiles turned around, surprised to see her. "Hey!" he replied, still caught off guard by her sudden approach.
Before he could collect his thoughts, Celeste leaned in a little closer and asked, "Are you okay?" Stiles looked at her, confusion etched on his face. "What do you mean?"
"I heard your dad got hit by a car," she explained, genuine concern shining in her eyes. "I just wanted to check if you're okay. And if he is, of course."
