Astrid

I had been prepared for the worst when I arrived on campus on Monday morning. After what happened with Eddie in the cafe, and the way Lilian had smirked at me and run off, I was sure that rumors would have circulated campus by now.

I did notice people staring at me as I walked through the grounds, but it wasn’t what I expected. The looks were curious, not judgemental.

I found myself feeling oddly optimistic as the day wore on. Maybe I had ...