Sienna

Mum dropped me off at school, giving me one of those soft smiles that always makes me feel like a little kid again.

“You’ll be fine,” she said, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear.

I nodded, even though I wasn’t sure what exactly I needed to be “fine” about.

The moment I stepped out of the car, I spotted Kendra waiting like she owned the entire walkway. Arms crossed. Foot tapping. Eyes locked on me like she had been rehearsing something to say.

“There you are,” ...