Becoming Hotter의 모든 챕터: 챕터 41 - 챕터 42

Annie's P.O.V I went to Gabby's house after school. After I had gone home to change. I stared at the familiar door for a full thirty seconds before knocking. Gabby’s house had always felt like a second home to me. I used to let myself in without thinking twice, dropping onto her couch and raiding her snack cupboard like it was my birthright. But today, I hesitated. My hand hovered midair, heart pounding in a way that felt ridiculous for something as simple as knocking on a door. It was just Gabby. My friend. My almost-sister. I knocked twice. No response. I reached for the doorknob out of habit, surprised when it turned easily. The door creaked open just enough for me to slip in. “Gabby?” I called out softly, stepping into the hallway. Music drifted faintly from upstairs—some mellow indie track that wasn't Gabby's style, yet sounded really familiar. I walked up, my footsteps soft against the carpeted stairs. The closer I got to her room, the clearer the music becam