*Kryzen*

After my swift but relaxing shower, I exited the bathroom and didn’t even have time to fully appreciate how good it felt to be clean.

Raised voices met my ears, along with the unmistakable sounds of a scuffle. I rushed down the short hallway toward the noise, easily recognizing Briella’s voice as she shouted.

I knew I shouldn’t have left her alone with her supposed best friend, but I also knew that she wouldn’t have taken kindly to me ...