Sienna

Mum dropped me off at school, giving me one of those soft smiles that always makes me feel like a little kid again.

“You’ll be fine,” she said, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear.

I nodded, even though I wasn’t sure what exactly I needed to be “fine” about.

The moment I stepped out of the car, I spotted Kendra waiting like she owned the entire walkway. Arms crossed. Foot tapping. Eyes locked on me like she had been rehearsing something to say.

“There you are,” she said, grabbing my arm left and right. Before I could even breathe, she linked our arms together and dragged me...