Every single time the tension inside me began to rise, I would quietly excuse myself from whatever I was doing, mutter something about needing a moment, and head straight for the bathroom. It became a routine—almost mechanical. Once inside, I would lock the door behind me, lean against the sink, and pull out my phone, my eyes glued to the screen as I waited… and waited… hoping to see Casey’s name flash across it. It wasn’t just a habit, it was anticipation mixed with anxiety. Each second felt stretched, like time itself was teasing me. I didn’t even realize how obvious I had become until the others started noticing. Emily, Jane, and Jessica had been watching me more closely than I thought. At first, they exchanged glances, whispering among themselves, but eventually, their curiosity got the better of them. “Audrey,” Jane began one afternoon, folding her arms as she leaned slightly toward me, “why do you keep running off to the bathroom all the time?” Jessica nodded in agreement, h
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