Mariah

By Tuesday morning, Ridgeville High felt like someone had shaken the entire student body and said, “Gossip harder.”

I barely had my car parked before a group of sophomores tore across the lot screaming, “OH MY GOD, HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT DANIEL?!” like the apocalypse was coming and Daniel was Patient Zero.

I rolled my eyes so hard it hurt. “Please. It’s too early for this level of stupid.”

Jessa climbed out of the passenger seat, clutching her bag, nervous energy ...