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When Brianna tells you she’s dating Tray—your best friend and long-time crush—it feels like the ground is ripped from beneath you. You try to hide the hurt, but it lingers. That night, you finally gather the courage to tell Tray how you feel.

He sighs, shaking his head. “You should’ve told me sooner.”

It doesn’t change anything. Word spreads, and suddenly, you’re the villain. Brianna won’t look at you, your other family relatives barely speaks to you, and the whispers never seem to stop. Only your mom sees the pain in your eyes.

Then Marlon comes back.

You’re walking home when you bump into someone—strong hands catch your arms before you stumble. You look up to find a familiar smirk.

“Still clumsy, huh?” he teases.

But when he really looks at you, his expression softens. “You okay? You look like you’ve been fighting demons.”

And for the first time in weeks, something inside you shifts.

Hope.

@champagneyanna.