Lola’s POV

The morning air felt heavy as soon as I stepped onto the campus grounds.

The gates stood tall and wide, students pouring in, laughing and talking, their voices blending into one loud stream. I clutched my bag tighter and tried to focus on moving forward.

Evelyn walked beside me, her steps light as always, her hair bouncing with each movement. She leaned close, her tone teasing. “So… how are things with you and Morgan?”

I frowned. “What do you mean?”

Her grin widened. ...