CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: ATHENA

After what happened in the cafeteria yesterday, I decided not to go today because I couldn't face Leo just yet after he saw that video of me. It was so difficult to predict how he would respond, so I hoped he wouldn't side with them. I haven't had my first kiss, but after that video was taken, rumours started spreading and I started getting called a while after

We just met, so why should I even care what he thinks? 'Maybe because you like him and want him to stick by your side', my subconscious thought suggested. I just feel so frustrated not knowing so it's best I take my mind off it by doing other things. Sophia left early for work, leaving me home alone, so I decided to clean the house.

After I finished cleaning, I headed over to Rudy's for lunch while still considering what I could do for Sophia's birthday, which was the following day. As I walked inside the diner, I waved at Tina, who frequents the diner regularly.

"How are you, Tina?" I said hello as I took a seat in one of the