Jessa

The hallway was quieter than the cafeteria, but my pulse was still pounding in my ears.

Noah walked beside me, just far enough away that our shoulders didn’t brush, and neither of us said a word.

He didn’t look cocky like usual — none of that charming grin or easy confidence he always wore when he was around people.

He just looked… tired.

We stopped near the doors that led out behind the gym. The glass was fogged slightly from the cold, and the faint buzz of ...