Title: Chapter 2 A Surprising Encounter

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:17:35 +0000

The bell rang, shattering Shay’s daydreams, and the classroom erupted into a cacophony of laughter and shuffling feet as students gathered their belongings, eager to escape the confines of academia. Shay felt a mixture of relief and apprehension wash over her. She had survived the lecture, but the gnawing tension in her stomach reminded her of the birthday party and the plans she had for Derek later that night.