CHAPTER 3 Jackie sat at the cafeteria table, not paying attention to the noise around her as she poked at her fries. Her friends chatted and laughed beside her, their voices blending with the sound of the lunch rush. She smiled when needed, nodded at the right moments, but her mind kept drifting elsewhere…back to him..Kenny.Just as she was zoning out again, Bruce slid into the seat across from her, grinning like he had news too good to keep to himself.“Hey,” he said, dropping his backpack beside him, “I’m throwing a party tomorrow night. My place. Well…my basement. End of junior year celebration. Y’all better come.”The table lit up with excited chatter, everyone asking questions, already making plans. Jackie glanced up, her interest suddenly increased.A party! Loud music, flashing lights, people everywhere, noise…a lot of noise. A perfect distraction. Maybe even strong enough to drown out the thoughts she’d been trying so hard to silence all week.She looked at Bruce, a genuine s
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