The next time I woke up, it wasn’t to the buzzing of my alarm, but to loud banging on my door. My mom’s voice rang out, sharp and icy. “Tatiana, you’re late for school!”I instinctively tapped the spot beside me in bed, but it was empty. My heart jolted. With a quick, panicked breath, I sat up straight, dread sinking in.I fell for Hasan’s trap.“Coming, Mom!” I yelled back, hoping to quiet her before she kept banging down my door. I glanced at my bedside cupboard where my phone lay, a notification flashing on the screen.I opened it, and the message from Hasan made my blood run cold.Taty: 0. Hasan: 1.I groaned, ruffling my hair in frustration. He set me up, and like an idiot, I walked right into it.My eyes shot to the time—7:45. 7:45!? Panic hit me like a wave, and I scrambled out of bed. First period started in 15 minutes, and I should’ve been there already.No time for a shower. I splashed cold water on my face, brushing my teeth as I grabbed whatever I could find in my closet.
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