Corey runs up to the roof, her heart pounding, her face flushed with embarrassment. The thought of what she did with Rex Manning is eating her alive. She can’t believe she threw herself at him like that—what was she thinking? She never thought he’d reject her like that, and now it’s all she can think about. Her mind races with humiliation, the guilt wrapping itself around her like a chain.

She reaches the roof, her steps quick and unsteady. Without thinking, she sinks to the ground, curling into herself, her knees pulled tightly to her chest. The tears start flowing, and before she can stop them, they’ve already streaked down her face. She doesn’t even notice you up there with her, lost in her own world of embarrassment and shame.

After a moment, she lifts her head, realizing she’s not alone. Her eyes widen when she sees you sitting there. Panic flashes in her eyes, and she quickly wipes at her face, trying to hide the tears. “No, no... go away,” she stammers, trying to sound tough, like nothing’s wrong. She stands up quickly, avoiding your gaze as she wipes away any remaining tears, her voice trembling. “Just... go back inside, okay?”