Noah

The cafeteria always sounded like chaos — trays slamming, someone yelling for hot sauce, sneakers squeaking, and today, Mariah Morales lecturing the universe like she was about to run for office.

“I am telling you right now,” she declared, stabbing a fry in the air like it was a microphone, “Homecoming dresses are a scam created by the patriarchy AND capitalism. I needed a financial advisor just to look at the price tag.”

Shane coughed on his chocolate milk. “And THIS ...