Hailey QueenLater that day, After school.I was walking home, hugging my books to my chest, trying to shake off the nervous energy from school. Something felt… off. A shadow behind me that didn’t match the usual passersby. I quickened my pace, heart thumping.“If it isn't the slut, Hailey…” Brighton's voice echoed behind me.I spun around and froze. His smirk made my stomach twist, but now there was a dangerous edge. At first, his presence used to give me butterflies, but now? It makes my adrenaline rush, like a grave danger has come across my path.“So, you’re now fucking the new guy?” he spat. “I knew you were never faithful from the start.”“Fuck off, Brighton,” I said sharply, trying to sound braver than I felt.He didn’t just scoff. His hand shot out, slapping me across the cheek. Pain flared, but I refused to cry out.“Back off!” a voice suddenly shouted.Roy stepped into view, his jaw tight, eyes blazing.Brighton laughed, rubbing his jaw where Roy had just punched him. “Or
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