Mason

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I was having car issues in the morning, so I ended up going late for my class. The professor had already started the lecture when I walked into the class.

As I made my way to my usual spot, I scanned through the crowd to see if I could find Riley. My lips curled into a small smile when I saw her sitting close to the window.

But my happiness was short-lived. Normally, Riley would smile, maybe even wave, when she saw me. But this time, she deliberately avoided eye contact ...