Riley

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As I walked into class, I held my head high. The stares started the moment I entered. Whispers buzzed around me but I pretended like I didn’t know.

I ignored them. At least I tried.

My eyes scanned around the classroom and I let out a relieved sigh when I saw Liam sitting at our usual spot. I clenched my jaw as I walked over to the seat near the window.

“Hey,” I said as I settled down beside Liam.

Liam was my friend I met on my first day of college. Most people ...